Events - 29 Nov 25 | York Museums Trust

Events - 29 Nov 25

Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies – Sat 29 Nov 2025

Date: Saturday 29 November 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen – Mince Pies

29 November 2025 | Available throughout the day | Included in general admission

Join us in the Castle Kitchen for mince pie making! Demonstrations of Tudor and Georgian mince pie recipes will run throughout the day on Thursdays and Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas.

Recipes will also be available to take home and try for yourself!

Suitable for all ages, pre booking is not required.

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Green Father Christmas – Sat 29 Nov 2025

Date: Saturday 29 November 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Green Father Christmas

29 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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Lino Printing Festive Cards – Sat 29 Nov 2025

Date: Saturday 29 November 2025, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 29 November 2025 | 10:30 | £25.00 per person

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Join artist Becky Long-Smith for a festive 2-hour workshop where you’ll learn the art of lino printing to create your own unique Christmas cards. Held in the inspiring setting of York Castle Museum, this hands-on session is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. All materials are provided – just bring your creativity and Christmas spirit!

Experienced teacher and artist, Becky Long-Smith will take you step-by-step through the process of creating your own lino printed cards.

All materials and refreshements will be provided. No experience is necessary but participants will need to have good hand dexterity.

Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only.

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