The Kirkgate Ghost Count - York Castle Museum

Visit Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world and the first to be opened in Britain. It is a detailed recreation of a Victorian era high street and features shops which existed in York from 1870 until 1901. Wander this atmospheric street and its back lanes and try and count the York Ghosts that dwell there.

Ghosts from York Ghost Merchants will be hidden around the authentic Victorian shop displays on Kirkgate and visitors will be invited to try and count them all. New for 2024, there will also be a small number wearing hats so be sure keep a count of those separately!

The three people who come closest to identifying the number of ghosts will receive a one of only three, 1880’s Shilling Dreadful Ghosts!

This event is included with a general admission ticket, which also gives you access to York Castle Museum for 12 months.

After Hours Ghost Count
Friday 1 November 2024
£8 per ticket

Choice of two timeslots:
6pm – 7pm or 7.30pm – 8.30pm

If you want to make a special trip just to count the ghosts, join us after hours on Friday 1 November! You can choose from two time slots, each giving you one hour to find and count the York Ghosts.

Please note this 'After Hours' ticket only provides access to our Victorian Street ‘Kirkgate’ for this specific event and not the whole of York Castle Museum. You cannot use this ticket to re-enter York Castle Museum at a later date.