Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies Thursday 4 December 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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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol Friday 5 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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Green Father Christmas Saturday 6 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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Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies Saturday 6 December 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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Sunday Sounds: Victorian Carol Singers Sunday 7 December 2025 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now Get in the festive spirit and experience Christmas tradition with Same Difference Arts with their atmospheric live performances of carols and tunes on Kirkgate. Inspired by traditional Christmas carols, performances will feature classic ditties […]

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Art for Wellbeing Sunday 7 December 2025, 10.30am – 12.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2-hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of […]

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Victorian Carol Singers Monday 8 December 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 […]

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Green Father Christmas Wednesday 10 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 Wreath Workshop Wednesday 10 December 2025 | 10.30am – 1:30pm | £30pp* | 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. Come along to make a traditional Christmas wreath for your door or as a […]

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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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