Sunday Sounds: Live Music at the Castle Museum 26 October  | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Enjoy traditional live music of Georgian and Victorian England with The Ran Tanners who use Fiddles, Bagpipes and Squeezeboxes to entertain. *10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 13:30pm, 14:30pm and 15:30pm. Drop-in performances, suitable for all ages. 

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Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum: Viking North 26 October 2025 | 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm Included in general admission | Suitable for all ages | Book Now There are only two seasons in the Viking world. Summer and Winter. It is winter. Night and day are dark and the air is cold. Raids […]

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Monday 27 October 2025 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission  Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen. This October half term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used […]

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Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate 27 October 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now  History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half Term daily from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October, with an array of family friendly performances throughout the day. Join two madcap Victorian characters for […]

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Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate 28 October 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now  History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half Term daily from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October, with an array of family friendly performances throughout the day. Join two madcap Victorian characters […]

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Wednesday 29 October 2025 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission  Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen. This October half term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used […]

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Explore, Play, Create Daily, Wednesday 29 October – Sunday 2 November 2025 | 10.00am – 5.00pm Included in general admission | Booking not required Book General Admission Here Throughout the gallery, families are invited to discover three engaging areas designed to enhance your experience and help you explore both the space and our wonderful collection. […]

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Creative Family Wednesdays  29 October 2025 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Book now Artist run creative workshop inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays. Drop in anytime, no need to book. Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must […]

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Tales from the Trail on Kirkgate 29 October 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now  History Riot return to York Castle Museum this October Half Term daily from Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 October, with an array of family friendly performances throughout the day. Join two madcap Victorian characters […]

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Creative Family Thursday Thursday 30 October 2025, 10:30am – 3:30pm Included in general admission | Booking not required Bring along the whole family on Thursdays during the school holidays to enjoy a creative workshop, led by artists and inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Drop-in between 10:30-15:30, booking is not required. Suitable for families of all […]

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