Yorkshire Museum and York Museum Gardens have a fantastic May half term programme, with a Roman theme running throughout the week. Expect living history camps, battles, storytelling, games, creative workshops and family activities celebrating York’s fascinating Roman past.

Highlights include:

Eboracum Roman Festival
Living history encampments, battle fun, demonstrations and special guests including Terry Deary and Greg Jenner.
🗓 Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May 2026
⏰ 10am to 5pm
💷 Free admission, some activities charged

Vlad and the Roman Triumph
Fun Roman storytelling with author Kate Cunningham.
🗓 Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 May 2026
⏰ 2pm

Greg Jenner: Totally Chaotic History
A lively look at rowdy Roman Britain.
🗓 Saturday 23 May 2026
⏰ 10.30am & 2.30pm
💷 £7.50

Terry Deary: Revolting
An entertaining talk from the creator of Horrible Histories.
🗓 Sunday 24 May 2026
⏰ 2pm
💷 £7.50
👤 Ages 16+

Creative Families
Make your own Roman mosaic in an artist-led workshop.
🗓 Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 10.30am to 3.30pm

Shakespeare and Rome
Short performances on the historic mosaic floor.
🗓 Thursday 28 May 2026
⏰ 1.30pm & 3pm

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum
Interactive Roman storytelling with HistoryRiot.
🗓 Friday 29 May 2026
⏰ Drop in 11am to 4pm

Daily Activities:

Roman Games
Daily except Mondays and Wednesday 27 May
⏰ 10am to 5pm

Nature Trail
Daily except Mondays
⏰ 10am to 4.30pm
💷 £1 trail sheet

Gallery Talks
Daily
⏰ 1pm & 2pm

📍 Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR
🗓 Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026
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