Date: Sunday 24 May 2026, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Make and Play 
Sunday 24 May 2026
Included in general admission 
Suitable for all ages 

Drop into The Studio during your visit and discover fun, self-led creative activities inspired by the Making Waves exhibition. Experiment with inks and stamps whilst listening to Japanese inspired music and add your design to a large-scale collaborative, colourful stamped wall art piece. 

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Date: Sunday 24 May 2026, 11:00 am-1:15 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens

Kids Barbaric Battle 
Sunday 24 May 2026
11am – 11.30am and 1.15pm – 1.45pm
£10 per child* | Book Tickets
York Museum Gardens

Barbaric Battles Live! return to York with a new Roman-themed conquest. Warriors young and old will take to the battlefield to take part in the UK’s largest Roman Family Battle, set in York Museum Gardens. 

Children take on parents and vice-versa in this fully immersive play-fight, re-enacting the battle of Boudicca’s army of Ancient Britons against the might of the Roman Legions. 

 The show encompasses battlefield manoeuvres, historical set pieces and entertaining historical commentary while families battle it out on the field. 

Safety comes first, little legionaries under 7 will need an adult by their side on the battlefield (each child ticket includes one adult to supervise) and foam weapons, shields and equipment are provided. 

Tickets can be purchased at the Yorkshire Museum’s admissions desk on the day if spaces are available.

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Date: Sunday 24 May 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum 
Sunday 24 May 2026 
Drop in between 11am – 4pm | (Performances at 11am, 12 noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm) 
Included in general admission to the Yorkshire Museum 
Suitable for all ages 

Have you ever wanted to meet a Roman? History Riot return with another interactive storytelling experience, centred around life in Roman York.  

 Discover tales of the brave and bold, told by a Roman and set on a real Roman mosaic, through stories, games and laughter. 

 ‘Meet me at the Yorkshire Museum’ is brought to you by History Riot, a performance company connecting people to place and past, through riotous performance and storytelling. 

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Date: Sunday 24 May 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Terry Deary: ‘Revolting – A Riotous History of Rebellions and Revolutions’
Sunday 24 May 2026 | 2:00pm
£7.50pp | Book Tickets
Suitable for ages 16+ 

If you grew up loving Horrible Histories, continue your reading journey into adulthood with Terry Deary and his best-selling adult non-fiction titles ‘Revolting’ and ‘A History of Britain in Ten Enemies’.

This insightful talk with one of the UK’s most popular writers will focus on entertaining tales from the Roman Republic and the struggles of the victims of Roman oppression. This talk is followed by a book signing opportunity.

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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–Saturday 30 May 2026, 10:00 am-3:30 pm
Venue:

Living History: Romans at the Minster
Daily, Monday 25 May – Saturday 30 May 2026
10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm
York Minster
Included in general admission to York Minster
Suitable for ages 6+

Join costumed interpreters from Days Gone By to learn more about York Minster’s Roman past.

What have you always wanted to ask a Roman? Have you ever wondered what life was like in York when the Romans lived here? Did you know that underneath York Minster are the remains of an ancient Roman army barracks? Now’s your chance to find out! Discover fascinating artefacts up close, from everyday food and clothing to jewellery and replica weapons.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. York Minster Adult admission includes free entry for up to 4 children aged 17 or under. Entry to York Minster is free for York residents with proof of address.

For more information, please visit York Minster’s website.

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