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Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes – Sat 31 Oct 2026

Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes

Saturday 31 October 2026
10:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the day
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Call into the Castle Kitchen during your visit, located off the Secrets of Dress gallery, to watch live seasonal cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

This October Half-Term, we’re making Soul Cakes, a small cake with sweet spices traditionally made for Halloween. These treats are a symbol of community and remembrance in Christian traditions, used as offerings to commemorate the dead.

Try a tasty samples and scan the QR code on display for the recipe, so you can try it yourself at home!

 

Event details

Date

Saturday 31 October 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm

Venue

York Castle Museum,
Eye of York
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9RY

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