York Castle Prison

Come and see York Castle Prison's infamous residents and fascinating history brought to life in our special exhibition. Experience a brutal and crooked prison system and meet our most notorious prisoner: the legendary highwayman, Dick Turpin.

Suitable for
Any age
Family friendly


Admission
£8.50/£7.50 (free for under-16s)


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//yh000094?id=EVENT446294


Exhibitions and events

From Cradle to Grave

Permanent exhibition

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Seeing it Through

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition shows how the Second World War affected the everyday lives of people in Britain by using the experiences, artefacts, costumes, photographs and ephemera of the people of York....

The Sixties

Permanent exhibition

The Sixties aims to recreate the spirit of this exciting decade which saw momentous change in so many areas of public and private life. The gallery uses fascinating and iconic objects from our...

Toy Stories

Permanent exhibition

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From Cradle to Grave

Permanent exhibition

This exhibition focuses on the history of three rites of passage - birth, marriage and death. Visitors can see examples of many of the nursery and childcare items used during the last three hundred...

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