16 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Included in general admission | Book here

It’s cold outside, but in the warmth of our Victorian wonder, snow has settled on Kirkgate and our shops are wreathed in festive greenery, displaying seasonal objects from our acclaimed collection which take you back to yesteryear.

Want to see the man himself? On Saturdays and selected weekdays leading up to the big day, as well as on Christmas Eve, a traditional Green Father Christmas will be wandering the snow-covered cobbles. Traditionally, a Green Father Christmas would talk of feasts, games, dancing and songs, bringing joy to everyone.

Take a quick photo sitting in our sleigh, get creative with a children’s decoration-making workshop, plus there is a chance to enjoy under 5’s storytelling from the wonderful Story Craft Theatre.

Victorian Carol singers will be providing traditional musical entertainment on Mondays throughout the festive period, with additional performances from the musical miscreants, The Ran Tanners.

Returning for another year, Scrooge will be performing on selected dates throughout November and December. Our Victorian Street serves as the perfect backdrop for Charles Dickens’ beloved tale A Christmas Carol!

Activities Included in General Admission

Father Christmas at York Castle Museum
Throughout the day on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays every week from 16 November – 21 December, plus 24 December 2024 | Find out more

Ebenezer Scrooge on Kirkgate
17, 22, 24, 26 and 29 November 2024 and 1, 3, 6, 13, 15, 17 and 22 December 2024 | Find out more

Victorian Carol Singers
Every Monday from 18 November – 23 December 2024, performances throughout the day | Find out more

Story Craft Theatre
Every Tuesday from 19 November – 17 December 2024 | 20 minute performances at 11.15am, 12pm and 1pm | Find out more

The Ran Tanners
8 and 20 December 2024 | 10am – 4.30pm | Find out more

Family Drop in Christmas Decorations
21 December 2024 | Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm | Find out more

Tales from the Trail
27, 28, 29, 30, 31* December 2024 and 2, 3, 4 January 2025 | 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm | Find out more

*Please note that the last performance on 31 December will be at 12pm.