Dates: Sunday 27 December 2026–Thursday 31 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: Sunday 27 December 2026–Thursday 31 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 28 December 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Street Busker
Monday 28 December 2026 | Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

The Street Busker will perform on the Sixties Street every day from 28 December until 30 December.

Enjoy the ambience of live music on the Sixties Street during betwixmas. Our street busker will be playing tunes throughout the day.

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Date: Tuesday 29 December 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Street Busker
Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

The Street Busker will perform on the Sixties Street every day from 28 December until 30 December.

Enjoy the ambience of live music on the Sixties Street during betwixmas. Our street busker will be playing tunes throughout the day.

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Date: Wednesday 30 December 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Street Busker
Wednesday 30 December 2026 | Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

The Street Busker will perform on the Sixties Street every day from 28 December until 30 December.

Enjoy the ambience of live music on the Sixties Street during betwixmas. Our street busker will be playing tunes throughout the day.

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Dates: Saturday 2 January 2027–Monday 4 January 2027, 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: Saturday 2 January 2027–Monday 4 January 2027, 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: Wednesday 6 January 2027, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle
Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person* | Tickets coming soon 

*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

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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Dates: Friday 8 January 2027–Wednesday 31 March 2027, 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: Friday 8 January 2027–Wednesday 31 March 2027, 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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