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Festive Talk: Light, Hope and Salvation

Festive Talk: Light, Hope and Salvation

Light, Hope and Salvation Wednesday 10 December | 11am – 11:15am Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works – with a festive twist! A moving look at Christmas through Paul […]

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A Christmas Carol: An Evening with Ebenezer Scrooge

A Christmas Carol: An Evening with Ebenezer Scrooge 10 December 2025 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm |£23pp* | Book Here *Includes a mince pie and mulled wine or soft drink. Join us on the snow-covered cobbles of Kirkgate for an immersive and intimate production of A Christmas Carol, bringing the magic of a much-loved Dickens classic […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Thursday 11 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Father Christmas returns to York Castle Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 15 November until Christmas Eve, with an array of performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians will have known well, Father Christmas […]

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Festive Talk: A Merry Medieval Christmas

Festive Talk: A Merry Medieval Christmas

A Merry Medieval Christmas Thursday 11th December | 11am – 11:15am Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works – with a festive twist! Discover how Christmas in the Middle Ages […]

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Festive Talk: Gillian Lowndes and her Abstract Sculptures

Festive Talk: Gillian Lowndes and her Abstract Sculptures

Festive Talk: Gillian Lowndes and her Abstract Sculptures Thursday 11th December | 2pm – 2:15pm Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works – with a festive twist! Discover more about […]

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Lino Printing Festive Decorations

Lino Printing Festive Decorations

Lino Printing Workshop: Festive Decorations Friday 12 December 2025 | 10.30am – 13:30pm | £25pp* | Book Here *All materials and tools are provided – just bring your creativity and Christmas spirit! Refreshments are included. Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only. Get into the festive spirit with experienced […]

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Festive Talk: A Georgian Christmas

Festive Talk: A Georgian Christmas

A Georgian Christmas Friday 12 December | 11am – 11:15am Included in general admission | Book Now This short on-gallery talk is part of our Christmas Talk Series at York Art Gallery, come along to hear about some of our incredible works in the Burton Gallery – with a festive twist! Discover how Christmas was celebrated […]

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Scrooge

Scrooge

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Friday 12 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now This 25-minute family-friendly performance of A Christmas Carol will run every Friday from 21 November until 19 December,  and Tuesday 23 December, with performances throughout the day. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate for a journey […]

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Festive Marbling Baubles

Festive Marbling Baubles Saturday 13 December 2025 | 11.00am – 12:00 noon, 12.30pm – 1:30pm and 2:00pm – 3:00pm | £25pp* | Book Here *Materials and tools are provided and no experience is necessary. Refreshments are included. Ticket includes admission to York Castle Museum on the date of the workshop. Make your own one-of-a-kind ornaments […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Saturday 13 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Father Christmas returns to York Castle Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 15 November until Christmas Eve, with an array of performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians will have known well, Father Christmas […]

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