Victorian Carol Singers Monday 17 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Victorian Carol Singers will perform every Monday from 17 November until 22 December, and Sunday 7 December, with performances throughout the day. Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with […]

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Green Father Christmas Wednesday 19 November 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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Community Birdwatch 19 November 2025 | 10.30am – 11:30am | Free Join us for a community bird watch in the gardens and look out for the diverse range of birds in the garden. Meet at the Birdwatching Station behind the Rock Garden. Suitable for all ages, no pre booking required.

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Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies Thursday 20 November 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 […]

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Green Father Christmas Thursday 20 November 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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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Friday 21 November 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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Green Father Christmas Saturday 22 November 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 Wreath Workshop Saturday 22 November 2025 | 10.30am – 1:30pm | £30pp* | Sold out  *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. Come along to make a traditional Christmas wreath for your door or as a […]

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Sunday Sounds: The Ran Tanners Sunday 23 November 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 carols and tunes throughout the day from […]

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Victorian Carol Singers Monday 24 November 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Victorian Carol Singers will perform every Monday from 17 November until 22 December, and Sunday 7 December, with performances throughout the day. Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with […]

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