A colourful hot air balloon is the object families will be making at York Castle Museum this summer, in a hands-on session shaped by Victorian York Gala imagery and a paper-cut installation by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga.
Creative Families takes place at York Castle Museum on Saturday 8 August 2026, with drop-in entry between 10.30am and 3.30pm. The workshop is included in general admission and is listed as suitable for all ages.
Drop in at York Castle Museum on Saturday
The event is being held at York Castle Museum, Castle Mills Bridge, York, YO1 9RY. It is a workshop rather than a timed performance, so visitors can drop in during the stated session window rather than arriving for a single start time.
The confirmed details are straightforward: Creative Families runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm on Saturday 8 August 2026. Admission to the workshop is included in general museum admission, according to the Visit York event listing.
For families planning a summer day in the city, the timing places the session inside the museum’s normal Saturday opening pattern. The listing also notes that seasonal opening hours may apply, so visitors are directed to check York Castle Museum’s own information for the latest opening times before travelling.
What families will make during the workshop
The activity is led by artist Lendita and is inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Families will make a colourful hot air balloon creation, with the session taking place around a themed paper-cut installation made by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga.
That gives the workshop a clear museum setting rather than a standalone craft table. The source listing frames it as family friendly, children’s activity, art and culture, and arts and crafts, with the activity designed for all ages.
Creative Families should suit adults looking for a short, creative activity to fold into a museum visit, as well as children who enjoy making something by hand. The drop-in format may also help families who do not want to plan the day around a fixed workshop slot.
Readers looking more broadly at museum-based summer activities can also compare the format with other UK family arts programming, including this guide to summer museum workshops and activities.
Confirmed event details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Creative Families |
| Date | Saturday 8 August 2026 |
| Time | Drop in between 10.30am and 3.30pm |
| Venue | York Castle Museum |
| Address | Castle Mills Bridge, York, YO1 9RY, United Kingdom |
| Price | Included in general admission |
| Audience | Suitable for all ages |
| Format | Family workshop |
Booking and visitor notes
The Visit York listing describes the session as drop in and also includes a Book Tickets option for the event page. No separate workshop fee is listed beyond general admission.
York Castle Museum is listed with opening hours of Monday 11am to 5pm and Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, with a note that seasonal opening hours may apply. The event source advises checking the York Castle Museum website for the most up-to-date information.
The listing gives York Castle Museum’s telephone number as 01904 687687 and the email address [email protected] for visitor contact. No accessibility, transport, food or stall details are provided in the event text.
Source: Visit York Events
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- 2026-06-25 09:01
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