A visit to York Castle Museum is a must for many local families at Christmas, and this year there’s even more to enjoy. Experience the magic of Christmas past as York Castle Museum’s Victorian street comes to life each weekend with a host of Dickensian characters, including Ebeneezer Scrooge himself in his ever-popular one-man show. Visit the Victorian shops (top marks if you can extract yourselves from the sweet shop without making a purchase) but you might want to dodge the Artful Dodger’s Christmas Cure-All Potion. If you’re really (un)lucky, Fagin might even perform a magic trick for you (just watch your pockets). There’ll be festive Punch and Judy shows too! Why not top off your visit with a meeting with Father Christmas?

An Audience with Father Christmas at York Castle Museum
Create unforgettable memories this festive season with York’s favourite Father Christmas. Enjoy a truly enchanting 30 minute experience and capture the moment with a photograph.

Every weekend from 16th November - 22nd December with extra week dates including Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th December: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Online bookings only for 10:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm sessions only. Find out more and book your place here!