Dates: Friday 19 October 2018–Sunday 21 October 2018, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

From 19–21 October, BBC History Magazine’s History Weekend will be returning for its fourth year to the historic city of York.

The ancient city is steeped in history and we’re delighted to be hosting the festival in two fantastic venues: Yorkshire Museum, one of the first purpose-built museums in England, and King’s Manor, a stunning collection of Grade I listed buildings.

Featuring 29 diverse and engaging talks, interactive Q&As and book signings from some of the world’s leading historians and authors – including Ian Kershaw, Alison Weir, Andrew Roberts, Tracy Borman and Michael Wood – it’s a weekend not to be missed…

To find out more click , visit www.historyextra.com/york

In the meantime, why not see what other events we have coming up?

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Date: Sunday 21 October 2018, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

From playful pets to hideous monsters, learn how to draw fantasy creatures at this exciting workshop.

The workshop is suitable for families and children and is included with your gallery admission.

Please click the following links to book your place:

11am-1pm

2pm-4pm

This is just one of our fun-filled events taking place alongside The BFG in Pictures as part of the world’s largest drawing festival.

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Date: Sunday 21 October 2018, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Meet inside the Museum Street gates and gain an insight into one of the most popular gardens in York. The gardens contain a wealth of plant life, botanical specimens and wildlife, as well as the spectacular ruins of St Mary’s Abbey and the Roman Multangular Tower. Our knowledgeable guides will show you the highlights of this truly unique garden.

Tours start at 1pm every Sunday and last approximately one hour.

Free, no need to book.

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