York Castle Museum is home to Kirkgate - a stunning recreation of a complete Victorian street with its shops, workshops, and gas lamps. Walk through the past via interactive exhibits covering everyday life from Victorian times to the 1960s. The museum is housed in a former prison beside the historic Clifford's Tower.
Under 16s free (up to 4 per adult). York residents free entry. 50% discount for students 17-24 and those on Universal Credit
Weekday afternoons are less crowded. Book ahead on Saturdays and school holidays
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Kirkgate is a complete Victorian street reconstructed inside the museum, featuring authentic shops, gas lamps, and 19th-century atmosphere. You can enter the shops and see real goods from the period
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