York Museums Trust

Events - 3 Jun 17

The Hunt for York’s Roman Amphitheatre – Sat 3 Jun 2017

The Hunt for York’s Roman Amphitheatre

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, All Day
Venue: King's Manor

Join Time Team’s Stewart Ainsworth, Tim Sutherland of the University of York, Mitch Pollington of Lanpro Archaeology + Heritage, and Jon Oxley, City of York Archaeologist, as they begin the search for York’s lost Roman amphitheatre in the grounds of the King’s Manor in the centre of York.

Free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Meet the People – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Meet the People

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Come and meet costumed characters from York’s sweet past on Kirkgate, our recreated Victorian street. Look out for Sir Joseph Terry, Joseph Rowntree and Mary Ann Craven who will tell you about their world famous chocolates and sweets.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Eboracum Roman Festival Archaeology Tent – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival Archaeology Tent

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Come along and take part in a range of archaeological activities with the professional archaeologists from Archaeological Services WYAS. Have a go at digital 3D modelling of Roman objects and geophysical surveying of the York Museum Gardens.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Eboracum Roman Festival Authors Tent – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival Authors Tent

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet your favourite historic authors at this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival, including subject specialists Ruth Downie, Jane Finnis, Alex Gough, Penny Ingham, Ben Kane, John Salter, Professor Harry Sidebottom, SJA Turney and Brian Young.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Roman Living History Camp – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Roman Living History Camp

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

The sights, sounds and smells of Roman Eboracum come to life! Come and meet the Legionary soldiers and their families in a colourful tented camp and learn about their weapons, armour, lifestyle, beliefs, food and more.

Entry to the York Museum Gardens is free, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Eboracum Roman Festival – Arena Timetable – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Eboracum Roman Festival - Arena Timetable

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Visit the York Museum Gardens 3 and 4 June 2017 for a packed programme of free activities and demonstrations for this year’s Eboracum Roman Festival. On Saturday 3 June, you can take part in…

10.30am – The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of York, Councillor Barbara Boyce, and the Civic Party will officially open the festival.

10.45am – Roll Call – Muster of the Legions

11.00am – Parade through York

11.05am– Birds of Prey Demonstrations with Owl Adventures

12pm – Return of the Romans

12.55pm – Military Display

1.30pm – Kids Army

2.15pm – Roll Call – Muster of the Legions

2.30pm – Parade through York

3.35pm – Return of the Romans

4.10pm – Birds of Prey Demonstrations with Owl Adventures

4.45pm – Kids Army

5.20pm – Roll Call – Muster of the Legions under standards

Activities are FREE with no need to book.

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A Box of Hope – Sat 3 Jun 2017

A Box of Hope

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Learn how the City of York sent a chocolately gift to soldiers at the front during the First World War. Inspired by these tins, you’ll have the chance to make your own version with a sweet treat inside.

Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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A Legionary’s Life – Sat 3 Jun 2017

A Legionary’s Life

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Visit the Yorkshire Museum to be put through your paces as you take part in our recruitment process to see if you measure up to be enlisted into the Roman Army.

Sessions take place 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm and are aimed at age 7 – 12 (but all are welcome).

Free with admission, no need to book.

This event is part of the Eboracum Roman Festival – see full event listings here.

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Being Viking! – Sat 3 Jun 2017

Being Viking!

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Get involved in our community art project; describe in words or pictures what ‘Being Viking’ means to you. The artwork will go on display in the Medieval Gallery from June to October 2017.

Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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The Art of the Aesthetic – Sat 3 Jun 2017

The Art of the Aesthetic

Date: Saturday 3 June 2017, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Make an origami fan or be a romantic poet with students from the Department of History of Art at the University of York.

Sessions run 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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