Date: Saturday 9 December 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Join our Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true meaning of Christmas under the garlands of our Victorian street, Kirkgate – the perfect way to feel festive! Performances are throughout the day.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Saturday 9 December 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Discover the tradition and history of this special festive treat with our demonstrations in the Castle Kitchen creating gingerbread decorations. You might even get to try some! Demonstrations will take place 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Saturday 9 December 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
A cheeky Christmas Elf has hidden children’s letters to Father Christmas! Follow a special Christmas trail and join in with festive activities to solve the mystery before meeting Father Christmas!
£5 per child (standard admission applies for adults), no need to book.
Price per child includes a visit to see Father Christmas and a traditional gift.
Date: Saturday 9 December 2017, 11:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Join one of our costumed guides on our famous Victorian street Kirkgate every day at 11.45am and 3.00pm for a free 15 minute informal talk.
Each talk is different but will provide an introduction to Kirkgate, the history of York Castle Museum, and the objects on display, as well as the people who lived and worked in York during the Victorian period of 1870-1901.
Please note that talks are subject to the availability of our guides.
Free with admission, no need to book.
Date: Saturday 9 December 2017, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Why not join our regular book club? We are a friendly group who are passionate about history, museums and books.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead – Praised by Barack Obama, this book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2017. All slaves lead a hellish existence, but Cora is an outcase even among her fellow Africans. When another slave tells her about the Underground Railroad, they take the perilous decision to escape to the North.
Free with admission, no need to book.
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