Eboracum Roman Festival 2025
Discover the Eboracum Roman Festival 2025 in York this May
Promotional blog provided by York Museums Trust
19 – 31 May 2025
The Eboracum Roman Festival returns this May!
From a living history encampment and an impressive parade through the streets, to a symposium and lectures featuring Professor Mary Beard, Peter Addyman, John Oxley and many others, the Roman Festival will have something for everyone.
This year’s festival has been organised by the Yorkshire Museum in partnership with York Minster, York Archaeology, York Civic Trust and the University of York.
View the full programme on the Yorkshire Museum website.
Living History Camp
24 and 25 May 2025 | 10am – 5pm | York Museum Gardens | Free
Romans will once again take over York Museum Gardens with a living history encampment demonstrating the Roman way of life. This is a family friendly and free event for everyone to enjoy.
Explore the day-to-day lives of citizens and centurions through living history demonstrations, expert talks, hands-on activities and storytelling for all ages.
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Family Friendly Events at the Yorkshire Museum
Between 24 – 31 May 2025 make sure to visit the Yorkshire Museum where you can enjoy a range of fun Roman themed activities, from Roman storytelling to mosaic making family workshops!
Making Mosaics
24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 May 2025 | Drop-in throughout the day | Book now
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum: Meet a Roman!
Book now for 24 May, 28 May, 30 May & 31 May
Roman Storytelling
Book now for 25 May, 27 May & 29 May
Please note all the family-friendly events in Yorkshire Museum are included in general admission. Find out more.
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Talks
Don’t miss the incredible programme of talks at this year’s festival, featuring Professor Mary Beard, Peter Addyman, John Oxley and many others:
Mary Beard in Conversation
21 May 2025 | 12pm – 2pm | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum | £15 per person
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Peter Addyman in Conversation
22 May 2025 | 7pm – 8.30pm | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum | £5 per person
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New perspectives on Roman York: showcasing current archaeological research
23 May 2025 | 1pm – 5pm | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum | £10 per person
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Roman Coins in Everyday Use with David Michaels
24 & 25 May 2025 | 1pm – 1.30pm | Discovery Den, Yorkshire Museum | Free, booking required
Book tickets for 24 May or 25 May
A Gladiator Cemetery in York? Exploring the Evidence, a talk by David Jennings CEO York Archaeology
27 May | 7pm – 8.30pm | Dig, St Saviourgate, York | £5 per person
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The Melsonby hoard: chariots and power in the North Yorkshire Iron Age
With Sophia Adams (The British Museum) and Tom Moore (Durham University)
28 May 2025 | 6pm – 7.30pm | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum | £15 per person
Tours
Beetles or Bargains?
27 May 2025 | 10.30am | St Helen’s Square | £10 per person
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Association of Voluntary Guides Roman Walking Tour
28, 30 and 31 May 2025 | Exhibition Square | Free | Booking required via their website
Reconstructing Roman York from the Ground Upwards
29 May 2025 | Outside Explore York Library | £10 per person
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Other Events in York
Roman Living History at York Minster
29 – 31 May 2025 | York Minster, St. Stephen’s Chapel | Included in Cathedral Admission price, free to York residents Book now
Roman Treasure Hunt
24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 May 2025 | 10am – 3pm | City Centre, DIG and Yorkshire Museum
Make a Roman Face Pot at DIG
24-31 May 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm | DIG
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