York Castle Museum

York Castle Prison

Rogues. Thieves. Killers. Debtors. Revolutionaries. York Castle Prison's infamous residents and fascinating history are brought to life in this new exhibition.

Experience a brutal and crooked prison system - and meet our most notorious inmate, the legendary highwayman, Dick Turpin!

• Kirkgate

  Our famous Victorian street

• The Sixties

  Explore a decade of change

• Toy stories

  Relive your childhood memories

• Spotless

  The history of cleaning!

• The Studios

  Events or displays every day