York Museums Trust

Archive

Scrooge

Scrooge

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Friday 19 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 […]

Read more >

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Saturday 20 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 […]

Read more >

Castle Kitchen: Mince Pies

Castle Kitchen: Mince Pies Saturday 20 2025 | Demonstrations throughout the day | Included in general admission – Book Now Join us in the Castle Kitchen for mince pie making. Demonstrations of Tudor and Georgian mince pie recipes will run throughout the day on Thursdays and Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas. Recipes will also […]

Read more >

Letterpress Festive Cards

Letterpress Festive Cards Saturday 20 December 2025 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission – Book Now Print your own Christmas card inspired by the Victorian cards in the museum’s collection. Use an Adana press and choose from a selection of borders, ornaments and festive messages set in metal type to personalise your […]

Read more >

Sunday Sounds: Paul the Historical Musician

Sunday Sounds: Paul the Historical Musician Sunday 21 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Enjoy live carols and tunes throughout the museum every Sunday from 16 November until 21 December 2025. Get in the festive spirit with live, energetic performances of Christmas tunes throughout the day from […]

Read more >

Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers

Victorian Carol Singers Monday 22 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Victorian Carol Singers will perform every Monday from 17 November until 22 December, with performances throughout the day. Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with their atmospheric live performances […]

Read more >

Scrooge

Scrooge

 Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Tuesday 23 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 […]

Read more >

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Wednesday 24 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 […]

Read more >

History Riot: Tales from the Trail

History Riot: Tales from the Trail

History Riot: Tales from the Trail Daily from Saturday 27 December 2025 – Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now History Riot return to York Castle Museum daily from Saturday 27 December until Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026, with […]

Read more >

History Riot: Tales from the Trail

History Riot: Tales from the Trail

History Riot: Tales from the Trail Daily from Saturday 27 December 2025 – Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now History Riot return to York Castle Museum daily from Saturday 27 December until Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026, with […]

Read more >