Date: Sunday 31 May 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Roman Games 
Sunday 31 May
10am – 5pm 
Included in general admission to the Yorkshire Museum 
Suitable for all ages 

Drop into the Rec Room during your visit and settle into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can play with a selection of Roman-inspired games. 

From the mischievous fun of Horrible Histories to our very own Roman Ludus board game, there’s plenty to spark curiosity and friendly competition. Gather your team, challenge your friends, and see if you’ve got what it takes to build Rome in a day! 

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Date: Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Paddle in the Surf: Mokuhanga Printmaking 
Sunday 31 May 2026 
10am – 4.30pm (Sessions run every 25-minutes) 
£15* per person, tickets available to purchase on the day 
Suitable for all ages and abilities 

Join printmakers, Andy and Naomi to watch a live demonstration of Mokuhanga printmaking, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique. You’ll be guided through a short session creating 4 beautiful, printed designs inspired by ‘The Great Wave’ using rich Prussian blue ink and authentic materials to take home with you.  

 *Please note, workshop tickets do not include general admission to York Art Gallery. Admission tickets must be purchased separately.  

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Date: Sunday 31 May 2026, 4:15 pm-7:00 pm
Venue:

Gladiator
Sunday 31 May 2026
4.15pm (approx. 155 min)
Tickets now available
Age certification 15+
City Screen Picturehouse, 13 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL

Enjoy a screening of Gladiator at City Screen Picturehouse, marking the finale of the Roman Festival celebrations.

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