A beautiful ten-acre botanical garden in the centre of York, set in the historic grounds of the former St Mary's Abbey. Created in the 1830s, the gardens feature a rich collection of trees, shrubs, and plants, alongside historic ruins including the Roman Multangular Tower and the medieval abbey church.
A hands-on weaving session in the museum's craft room to celebrate the Bayeux Tapestry display at the British Museum.
A trail of 70 ghostly wire-mesh sculptures with live storytellers across York Museum Gardens, King's Manor and Library Lawn, featuring immersive experiences and a night market.
A new Christmas ice rink in York Museum Gardens, offering skating, food and drink stalls, and festive cabins.
A new outdoor dog show featuring a pop-up shopping village, expert talks, agility demonstrations, and artisan food and drink in York Museum Gardens.
A Bayeux Tapestry-inspired craft workshop led by artist Lendita, celebrating the tapestry's display at the British Museum.
A talk by the museum's Associate Collections Curator exploring York's connection to the Bayeux Tapestry and the Bishophill Hoard, with the chance to examine a rare coin from the period.
Pop-up outdoor cinema series under the stars at the York Museum Gardens, screening Grease, Evil Dead II and Jurassic Park across three nights.
A half-hour outdoor choral concert by the acclaimed Norwegian choir Fanakoret, performed in the historic York Museum Gardens.
Outdoor cinema screenings of Grease, The Shining and Jurassic Park at York Museum Gardens, with tickets including a drink or snack credit.
The Micklegate Singers perform excerpts from their programme inspired by the Making Waves exhibition at York Art Gallery.
Energetic Taiko drumming performance by Kaminari UK with a give-it-a-go session; free and suitable for all ages.
A printmaking workshop focused on traditional Japanese Mokuhanga techniques, with a live demonstration and hands-on session for all ages.
A demonstration of Jiu Jitsu, the unarmed self-defence martial art, suitable for all ages, as part of the Making Waves festival.
Members of the Japanese Gardening Society share their knowledge and expertise in Japanese gardening, from construction and maintenance to restoration, in the Artists' Garden.
A family-friendly workshop where visitors can create their own colourful woven sun wheel with artist Seiko Kinoshita.
