History Riot: Tales from the Trail | Visit York

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Family Friendly, Children's Activity, Half Term

History Riot: Tales from the Trail

27th Dec 25 - 3rd Jan 26

Location: York Castle Museum

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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.

York Castle Museum Opening Hours

Monday 11am-5pm

Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm

Ticket Prices

27th Dec 2025

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

28th Dec 2025

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

29th Dec 2025

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

30th Dec 2025

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

31st Dec 2025

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

2nd Jan 2026

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

3rd Jan 2026

Performance Duration: Throughout the day

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