Dates: Saturday 28 March 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

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Dates: Saturday 23 May 2026–Saturday 30 May 2026, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Pop Up Play
Saturday 23 May – Saturday 30 May 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages 

This Half-Term, Playful Anywhere are joining us with games glore! Head outside to our Exercise Yard to enjoy some playground games from the past. We’ll also have some games on our 1960’s street including Cat’s Cradle and Slinkys. 

A member of the Playful Anywhere Team will be on hand to facilitate play sessions on Saturday 23 May and Saturday 30 May if you’d like some guidance. Games will be self-led on all other dates, please be considerate when playing around others. 

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Dates: Saturday 23 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Victorian Classroom: Physical Education 
Daily, Saturday 23 May – Sunday 31 May 2026 | 12.30pm – 1pm and 3pm – 3.30pm  (2 x 15 minute sessions)
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Learn about physical education lessons from the past in our Victorian classroom. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Studio 
Open daily 
Drop-in, self-led activity 
Included in general admission 

Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration in York Castle Museum’s Creative Studio. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Little Spotters 
Daily, self-led activity 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Collect a Little Spotters activity sheet, available in the Secrets of Dress exhibition, and explore historic fashion items on display. There’s also a colouring sheet on the back for you to complete during your visit, or to take home. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations 
Daily 
Included in general admission 

Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells, noises and taste of York’s chocolate factories. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Time Traveller’s Activity Trail 
Daily 
10am – 4.30pm 
Included in general admission 
Collect a trail booklet from the admissions desk 

Explore York Castle Museum and discover fascinating stories and facts about some of the historical objects on display with our interactive Time Traveller’s Activity Trail booklet.  

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Saturday 30 May 2026, 10:00 am-3:30 pm
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Living History: Romans at the Minster
Daily, Monday 25 May – Saturday 30 May 2026
10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
York Minster
Included in general admission to York Minster
Suitable for ages 6+

Join costumed interpreters from Days Gone By to learn more about York Minster’s Roman past.

What have you always wanted to ask a Roman? Have you ever wondered what life was like in York when the Romans lived here? Did you know that underneath York Minster are the remains of an ancient Roman army barracks? Now’s your chance to find out! Discover fascinating artefacts up close, from everyday food and clothing to jewellery and replica weapons.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. York Minster Adult admission includes free entry for up to 4 children aged 17 or under. Entry to York Minster is free for York residents with proof of address.

For more information, please visit York Minster’s website.

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Cells Talks 
Daily 
11.30am and 2.30pm 
Included in general admission 

Discover the history of York Castle prison and some of its notorious inmates. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Kirkgate Talks 
Daily 
11.30am and 2pm 
Included in general admission 

Learn about the creation of the Victorian street, Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world. 

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