Events

Roman Living History at York Minster – Thu 29 May 2025

Dates: Thursday 29 May 2025–Saturday 31 May 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Roman Living History at York Minster
29 – 31 May 2025 | 10am – 3pm | York Minster, St. Stephen’s Chapel | Included in general admission to York Minster | Book now

Discover more about belief and religion in Roman York in our interactive living history sessions in St. Stephen’s Chapel. There will be an opportunity to try out Roman crafts with historical interpreters from Days Gone By living history company.

This event is organised by York Minster.

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Roman Treasure Hunt – Thu 29 May 2025

Date: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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A Roman treasure hunt

29 May 2025

10am-3pm

A free activity for families spread across the city, from the Yorkshire Museum to DIG in St Saviourgate. Participants will help save Eboracum from disaster, whilst learning about life in Roman York.

The trails runs 24-25 May, and 28-30 May from 10am to 3pm.

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Creative Family Thursdays! – Thu 29 May 2025

Date: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Family Thursdays at York Art Gallery
10am – 4pm, drop in (no booking required)
Included in general admission

Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions.

Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Reconstructing Roman York from the Ground Upwards – Thu 29 May 2025

Date: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Reconstructing Roman York from the Ground Upwards
29 May 2025 | 10.30am | Outside of York Explore Library | £10 per person | Book now

There are elements of Roman York hidden in plain sight that give a sense of the buildings and structures of the Roman fortress and civilian settlement. Join York Civic Trust on this walk to discover some lesser-known and more recognisable features in the city centre that are free for anyone to see and hear about the history behind their survival.

This event is run by York Civic Trust.

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The art of butter-making – Thu 29 May 2025

Date: Thursday 29 May 2025, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sessions will be throughout the day on Saturday 24th, Thursday 29th and 31st May 2025 | 10:30am-4pm
Included in the general admission tickets

Find out how butter was made at home in live demonstrations throughout the day.

You might even get the chance to churn some yourself!

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Making Mosaics – Fri 30 May 2025

Date: Friday 30 May 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Making Mosaics
30 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now

Make a mosaic inspired by our beautiful Roman mosaic at the Yorkshire Museum in this fun and informal drop in workshop suitable for all the family.

Suitable for all ages. Drop-in throughout the day.

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum – Fri 30 May 2025

Date: Friday 30 May 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum
30 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now

Ever wanted to run into a Roman?

This is YOUR invitation to ….

…….. MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE!

Suitable for all ages.

Short stories, music, games and object handling throughout the day. Times will be advertised at the Museum.

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Tales from the Trail: Sixties – Fri 30 May 2025

Date: Friday 30 May 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail: Sixties

Times will be advertised at the museum on the day

Included in general admission

Step back into the 1960s for another exciting Tales from the Trail story!

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Roman Treasure Hunt – Fri 30 May 2025

Date: Friday 30 May 2025, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:

A Roman treasure hunt

30 May 2025

10am-3pm

A free activity for families spread across the city, from the Yorkshire Museum to DIG in St Saviourgate. Participants will help save Eboracum from disaster, whilst learning about life in Roman York.

The trails runs 24-25 May, and 28-30 May from 10am to 3pm.

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