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June 2023

Erwin Wurm

June 10, 2023 - April 28, 2024

This major exhibition is Erwin Wurm’s first museum show in the UK and presents sculpture, painting, photographs, video and drawings. Including a number of large sculptures made especially for YSP, Wurm challenges perceptions of the everyday, continuing his exploration of the sensible, the disruption of the body and familiar materials, and the animation of the inanimate. 

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September 2023

Fields, Folds, and Farms

September 9 - December 17

'Fields, Folds and Farming Life' explores what it's like to live, grow up and work on a rural farm in the heart of Bransdale through the seasons.

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Inspired by Italy

September 16, 2023 - March 17, 2024

See this new art exhibition in the hall's Reddihough Galleries.

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November 2023

Christmas at Treasurer’s House (Saturday to Wednesday)

November 13 - December 17

Discover beautiful and unique decorations and twinkling lights as we share stories of Frank Green's travels this Christmastime at Treasurer's House.

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Christmas Festivities

November 24 - December 17

Nunnington Hall celebrates Christmas through a ‘Festive Evening’ where visitors can enjoy Nunnington after hours, meet Father Christmas, grab a hot drink and a hot bite to eat, and enjoy the warmth of a fire-pit, enjoying the singing of carols from local choirs.

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Christmas in Neverland

November 24, 2023 - January 20, 2024

This Christmas, get lost on a magical adventure in Neverland as we invite you to a Christmas experience like no other.

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Father Christmas in the Castle

November 25 - December 24

Make magical memories, and meet Father Christmas, Mrs Claus and jolly WonderPhil at Castle Howard this Christmas. Watch a joyful performance bursting with jingle bells and Christmas spirit, sing Christmas songs together, and enjoy a special, individual moment with Father Christmas himself. All children take home a Christmas gift*.

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December 2023

Christmas in Neverland

December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024

This Christmas, get lost on a magical adventure in Neverland as we invite you to a Christmas experience like no other.

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Santa’s Grotto with Story Craft Theatre

December 1 - December 24

Share a laugh and photograph with Santa in our Courtyard Grotto this Christmas. Enjoy a short show by Story Craft Theatre bursting with puppetry, energy and Christmas joy, before that all-important meeting with the man himself. All children take home a gift*.

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Storytime with Father Christmas

December 2 @ 8:00 am - December 17 @ 5:00 pm

Join Father Christmas for Elf Antics with a brand new tale in the Victorian laundry. Book your place on a group experience - for stories, list checking and gifts.

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