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Events - 26 Jul 25

Gala Poster Printing – Sat 19 Jul 2025

Gala Poster Printing

Dates: Saturday 19 July 2025–Sunday 31 August 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Gala Poster Printing
19 July – 31 August
Throughout the day | Included in general admission
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Be inspired by Summer at York Castle Museum and the beautiful posters from Victorian galas and fairs to create your own amazing poster! We’ll provide all the materials and instructions you need to get creative.

This is a self-led activity, drop in anytime throughout your visit.

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Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture – Sat 26 Jul 2025

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture

Date: Saturday 26 July 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Phineas Fickletickle Totally Tremendous Time Travelling Tincture
26 July 2025
Three performances per day | Included in general admission
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Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty to discover and learn.

Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes.

Please note this is a standing performance and travels through the yard out to the mill area at the back of the museum.

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day.

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York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers – Sat 26 Jul 2025

York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers

Date: Saturday 26 July 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers

26 July 2025
Throughout the day | Included in general admission
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As part of our summer celebrating York galas of the past, which were full of floral displays, watch live cookery demonstrations that use edible flowers, some from our own Museum Gardens. There’ll be tasters to try and recipes to take away for you to create at home.

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Print & Bloom: A Lino Workshop Inspired by the Victorian Language of Flowers – Sat 26 Jul 2025

Print & Bloom: A Lino Workshop Inspired by the Victorian Language of Flowers

Date: Saturday 26 July 2025, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Print & Bloom: A Lino Workshop Inspired by the Victorian Language of Flowers
26 July 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £20 per person

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Join us for a fun and creative workshop inspired by Summer at the Castle Museum!
Discover the hidden meanings behind blooms as you carve and print your own floral designs in this hands-on lino printing workshop. Inspired by the romantic symbolism of the Victorian era, each flower tells a story. Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this session blends history, art, and personal expression in a uniquely botanical experience.

All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary but participants will need to have good hand dexterity.
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only.

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