Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Green Father Christmas

19 November 2025|  Throughout the day | Included in general admission

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Father Christmas will be at York Castle Museum every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 15 November until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day.

A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking of food, feasting, games, dancing and songs as well as his many different guises, companions and transport across the world!

Visitors will be welcome to join in for fun, silliness and how to show kindness to friends and strangers over the festive period.

Suitable for all ages.

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day.

Please note this is not a meet Santa experience.

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Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Community Birdwatch

19 November 2025 | 10.30am-11:30am | Included in general admission 

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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