October Half-Term at York Castle Museum 2026
Price
General admission tickets last 12 months. Family saver tickets available.
Where
Eye of York, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9RY, England
About
York Castle Museum hosts a half-term event featuring historical activities, exhibitions, and family adventures.
Visitors can explore atmospheric prison cells and the cobbled streets of Kirkgate. Activities include live baking demonstrations of Soul Cakes, storytelling performances by Victorian characters, and self-led experiences like the Prison Escape Stories and Sensory Stations. Daily talks cover the history of the prison and the creation of Kirkgate.
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Listed on yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk. Details can change, so check with the organiser before you go.