Dates: Wednesday 14 October 2026–Thursday 24 December 2026, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

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 in this insightful talk.

Please note, talks are subject to staff availability.

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Dates: Wednesday 14 October 2026–Thursday 24 December 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. 

Please note, talks are subject to staff availability.

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Date: Monday 21 December 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

The Ran Tanners
Monday 21 December 2026 | Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Enjoy live carols and tunes throughout the museum every Monday on the lead-up to Christmas, from 7 until 21 December 2026.

Get in the festive spirit with live, energetic performances of carols and tunes throughout the day from The Ran Tanners.

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Dates: Monday 21 December 2026–Wednesday 23 December 2026, 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Enchanted Christmas Cinema
Monday 21 December 2026 – Wednesday 23 December 2026
Various screenings throughout the day, 12 noon – 8pm
Tickets from £14 | Book Tickets 

Set in a hidden 100-year-old auditorium, inside the Yorkshire Museum, you’ll find a cosy woodland setting complete with a bar serving mulled wine, popcorn and festive treats. 

Join us for a range of seasonal films, including festive favourites Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, The Holiday and The Muppet Christmas Carol. 

For more information and to book tickets, see Enchanted Christmas Cinema’s website here.

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