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Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes – Sun 25 Oct 2026

Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes

Sunday 25 October 2026
10:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the day
Included in general admission 

Call into the Castle Kitchen during your visit, located off the Secrets of Dress gallery, to watch live seasonal cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

This October Half-Term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used as offerings to commemorate the dead.

Try a tasty samples and scan the QR code on display for the recipe, so you can try it yourself at home!

 

Event details

Date

Sunday 25 October 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm

Venue

York Castle Museum,
Eye of York
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9RY

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