York Castle Museum

Outstanding museum of everyday life with exhibits to appeal to all ages. Highlights are Kirkgate, a recreated Victorian street, and Half Moon Court, an Edwardian street, exhibitions of York's confectionery industry, plus costumes and toys through the ages. The site includes a former prison, in which you can experience the cells, and imagine what it was like in 1739 when infamous highwayman Dick Turpin was awaiting his execution by hanging. There are numerous special exhibitions and events throughout the year.

• Limited wheelchair access

• history
• museum

Address

Tower Street, YO1 9RY

Getting there

next to Clifford's Tower

Hours

Mon 11Am-5PM, Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM

Price

Adult £18, student & 65+ £16.20, child £10.80

Phone

+44 1904 687687

Website

yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk (opens in a new tab)