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.
Date: Wednesday 23 December 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Green Father Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2026 | Throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets
Suitable for all ages
Father Christmas returns to York Castle Museum with an array of performances throughout the day.
A figure the Victorians will have known well, Father Christmas will be dressed in his traditional long green cloak greeting visitors on Kirkgate, the famous Victorian street at York Castle Museum, bringing fun and cheer to all. Come along with friends and family to talk to him about food and feasting, games, dancing and songs, as well as his many different guises, companions and transport across the world!
Please note, this is not a meet Santa experience.
Date: Thursday 24 December 2026, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Thursday 24 December 2026 | Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets
Suitable for all ages
This 25-minute family-friendly performance of A Christmas Carol will run every Friday from 20 November until 18 December, and Thursday 24 December for Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day.
Join Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate for a journey of redemption, generosity and joy, in an immersive one-man show of the classic Christmas tale, A Christmas Carol.
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.
Date: Saturday 9 January 2027, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Life Drawing: Model as Muse
Saturday 9 January 2027
2pm – 4pm
£15 per person* | Book Now
Adult only (18+)
*Ticket price includes general admission to York Art Gallery, including our exhibition Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman.
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 2-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by York based artist and tutor Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.
Throughout autumn and winter, our sessions will be inspired by our latest exhibition, Turner, Wedgwood & Beyond: Inspired by Flaxman.
Important information:
Sessions are suitable for ages 18+. By booking, you are confirming that you are over 18. Proof of age may be required.
Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
If you’re more than 15 minutes late for your workshop, unfortunately we may not be able to guarantee entry. This is to ensure that participants have the best experience.
Date: Sunday 24 January 2027, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 24 January 2027, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | Included in general admission | Book Tickets
Date: Wednesday 3 February 2027, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Sketchbook Circle
Wednesday 3 February 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.
Date: Saturday 13 February 2027, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Rob himself has modelled for life classes for many years, as well as teaching life drawing to his students. As workshop leader, Rob encourages, advises and listens, so come along and take advantage of his skills and experience.
Each month alongside our live model muse, there will be an appropriate reproduction of a work specially selected from the Art Gallery collection which we will reference to potentially inspire our activity.
Life Drawing Workshops take place on the second Saturday of each month, tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.
Important information:
Our Life Drawing sessions are suitable for adults only. By booking, you are confirming that you are over 18. Proof of age may be required.
Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
If you’re more than 15 minutes late for your workshop, unfortunately we may not be able to guarantee entry. This is to ensure that participants have the best experience.
Date: Sunday 21 February 2027, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 21 February 2027, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | Included in general admission | Book Tickets
Date: Saturday 13 March 2027, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Rob himself has modelled for life classes for many years, as well as teaching life drawing to his students. As workshop leader, Rob encourages, advises and listens, so come along and take advantage of his skills and experience.
Each month alongside our live model muse, there will be an appropriate reproduction of a work specially selected from the Art Gallery collection which we will reference to potentially inspire our activity.
Life Drawing Workshops take place on the second Saturday of each month, tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.
Important information:
Our Life Drawing sessions are suitable for adults only. By booking, you are confirming that you are over 18. Proof of age may be required.
Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.
If you’re more than 15 minutes late for your workshop, unfortunately we may not be able to guarantee entry. This is to ensure that participants have the best experience.
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