Date: Saturday 3 January 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

History Riot: Tales from the Trail
Daily from Saturday 27 December 2025 – Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026 | Throughout the day* | Included in general admission – Book Now

History Riot return to York Castle Museum daily from Saturday 27 December until Saturday 3 January, except Thursday 1 January 2026, with an array of family friendly performances throughout the day.

Join two madcap Victorian characters for an urgent shopping trip on Kirkgate this festive season. Prepare for mystery, silliness and stories about the variety of items that they pick up along the way.

*Times will be advertised at the admissions desk on the day.

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Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle
Wednesday 7 January 2026, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person | Tickets available soon

Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!

Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this 2-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.

Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the collections at York Art Gallery.

These informal practical art sessions run one Wednesday each month for beginners or those who create regularly. Suitable for ages 16+. Materials are provided.

Please book separately for each session.

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Date: Saturday 10 January 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Date: Saturday 17 January 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 17 January 2026| Throughout the day | Included in general admission 

Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen.

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Date: Saturday 17 January 2026, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday Kitchen: Mock Recipes
Saturday 17 January 2026 | Throughout the day
Included in general admission

We’re making a mock-ery out of food and cooking with some 1940s ‘mock’ recipes in the Castle Kitchen. Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day with a chance of a taster and recipes to take away and try at home.

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Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required

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Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required

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Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museuem

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Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required

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Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ |  Included in general admission | Booking not required

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