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 […]

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Light, Hope and Salvation Wednesday 10 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! A moving look at Christmas through Paul […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Christmas at York Minster Saturday 20 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 one of our incredible works – with a festive twist! From worship and song to community and tradition, […]

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Chocolates, Ghosts & Trees: Christmas in St. Helen’s Square Saturday 20 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! Gather around […]

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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 […]

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Georgian Woman at Christmas Sunday 21 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! Inspired by William Etty’s ‘Preparing for a Fancy […]

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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 […]

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