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Watch: Beautiful light show transforms York’s Victorian street into magical wonderland

Christmas has arrived at York Castle Museum’s Victorian Street. Photographs: Richard McDougall

Wed 17 Nov, 2021 by Rachel Rogers in Things to do

A theatrical curtain is rising on York Castle Museum’s Victorian street this Christmas as they present a special festive story.

The ‘stage’ is set this year as beautiful large-scale projections will be lighting up Kirkgate – that will ignite magic in all ages.

Inspired by the museum’s collection of toy theatres, watch as colourful animations of Victorian puppets Annie and Tom go on an adventure to bring back the magic of Christmas to Kirkgate.

A Kirkgate Christmas Tale will be at York Castle Museum on selected dates through November 2021 to January 2022.

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Victorian puppets Annie and Tom

The projections will be accompanied by merry music and narration to tell the Christmas story.

Kirkgate will also be decorated with its usual festive cheer with Christmas trees, twinkling lights and snow-covered street to create a magically immersive experience.

The Victorian sweet shop will also be open to sell traditional tasty treats – it was unable to open last year due to Covid restrictions.

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Inspired by the museum’s own toy theatre collection

Fiona Burton, public engagement manager at York Museums Trust, said: “This Christmas we have decided to transform our famous Victorian Street into a magical stage – telling a seasonal story of two children looking for some festive cheer in Victorian York.

“Visitors will be able to stroll through the snow-covered street, peek into the shops and watch beautiful puppet show inspired projections adorn the walls as music plays.

“We hope we have managed to create a truly unique and magical experience that visitors of all ages can enjoy.”

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Can Annie and Tom bring the magic of Christmas back?

Tickets for A Kirkgate Christmas Tale will be included with general admission – so after you’ve had your festive fill there’s the rest of the museum to discover!

Step straight into the magic of Christmas this year, that’s fun for the whole family.

For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the York Castle Museum website.

Stunning projections

Wed 17 Nov, 2021

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