Date: Sunday 24 May 2026, 2:00 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Vlad and the Roman Triumph 
Saturday 23 May and Sunday 24 May 2026 
2pm | Free admission | Suitable for all ages 

What did the Romans put in their museums? How did they get their clothes really white? 
What was it like being in Rome for the first time, after growing up in ancient Egypt? 
Discover the answers to these questions and more through a storytelling experience with Kate Cunningham and Vlad Flea in the storytelling area of York Museum Gardens. 

Kate will be reading Vlad and the Roman Triumph and talking about Roman life and strange facts. 

Kate is author of the Flea in History series, illustrated by Sam Cunningham and published by Reading Riddle www.readingriddle.co.uk 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Studio 
Open daily 
Drop-in, self-led activity 
Included in general admission 

Sketch out your dream Victorian outfit using the fabrics, hats, shoes and dresses on display for inspiration in York Castle Museum’s Creative Studio. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Little Spotters 
Daily, self-led activity 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Collect a Little Spotters activity sheet, available in the Secrets of Dress exhibition, and explore historic fashion items on display. There’s also a colouring sheet on the back for you to complete during your visit, or to take home. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork Sensory Stations 
Daily 
Included in general admission 

Experience our community exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork in a whole new way with our sensory stations throughout, allowing you to experience the sights, smells, noises and taste of York’s chocolate factories. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Time Traveller’s Activity Trail 
Daily 
10am – 4.30pm 
Included in general admission 
Collect a trail booklet from the admissions desk 

Explore York Castle Museum and discover fascinating stories and facts about some of the historical objects on display with our interactive Time Traveller’s Activity Trail booklet.  

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Retro School Puddings 
Monday 25 May  | Drop in between 10.30am – 4.00pm 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

 Come watch our cookery demonstrations throughout the day of retro school pudding recipes including Jam Roly Poly, Chocolate Concrete and Cornflake Tart with Pink Custard. Tasters may be available if you’re lucky! 

 Pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available to get the recipes straight to your phone to try recreate yourself at home. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30 am-2:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Cells Talks 
Daily 
11.30am and 2.30pm 
Included in general admission 

Discover the history of York Castle prison and some of its notorious inmates. 

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Dates: Monday 25 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, 11:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Musuem

Kirkgate Talks 
Daily 
11.30am and 2pm 
Included in general admission 

Learn about the creation of the Victorian street, Kirkgate, one of the oldest recreated indoor streets of its kind in the world. 

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Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Roman Games 
Tuesday 26 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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Dates: Wednesday 27 May 2026–Sunday 31 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Draw and Discover 
Daily 
10am – 4.30pm 
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Discover our brand-new Draw and Discover station, where budding artists can collect materials to draw and sketch with during their visit, using the artwork on display as inspiration for their own masterpieces. 

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