Date: Sunday 14 December 2025, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sunday Sounds: Paul the Historical Musician
Sunday 14 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 Paul the Historical Musician.

*Times will be advertised at the admissions desk on the day.

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Date: Sunday 14 December 2025, 11:00 am-11:15 am
Venue: York Art Gallery

Georgian Woman at Christmas
Sunday 14 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 Ball’, 1833, explore a women’s responsibilities during a Georgian Christmas, learning about the origins of Christmas traditions and how they differed in households based on social class.

Please note that talks are subject to staff availability on the day.

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Date: Sunday 14 December 2025, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Ghost Stories for Christmas by Edwyrdian Tales
Sunday 14 December 2025 | 7.00pm – 8:30pm | £15pp | Sold out 

Join Edwyrdian Tales for an evening of haunting ghost stories set during Christmastide. Featuring bone-chilling tales from classic authors of the age including M.R. James and Marjorie Bowen, this live storytelling performance is sure to conjure the spirits of Christmas.

Not suitable for children under 10 years of age. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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