Eboracum Roman Festival: Resources and Events for Schools

The Eboracum Roman Festival 2026 aims to bring Roman York to life through an exciting programme of talks, living history, family activities and resources for primary schools. This year’s schools offer is being delivered by the Yorkshire Museum in partnership with York Minster and York Archaeology.

Thanks to valuable insights from teachers who were involved last year, we’re expanding our provision in 2026 with the addition of a free Roman History Livestream, where we will be looking at some of the fascinating evidence left behind by the Romans in York.

We’ll also be offering our in-person Teachers’ CDP Event again, with even more opportunities to access exciting resources to have your say about the activities we offer in future Roman Festival learning projects.

Read on to learn more about this year’s programme!

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“Three renowned York-based heritage organisations – Yorkshire Museum, York Minster, and York Archaeology – have joined forces to create a Roman history super-team! Together, they’re offering a fantastically exciting programme of resources and activities aimed at Key Stage 2 children in primary schools across the UK.

Their Roman History Livestream will provide an expert-guided tour through York’s extraordinary ancient origins, exploring how it was transformed from frontline army fortress into one of Roman Britain’s most important cities!”

 – Greg Jenner, Public historian, author, BBC podcaster. 

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Sign up for our Roman History Livestream  

Thursday 21 May 2026 | 10am – 12 noon
Online (Zoom)
Free, booking essential

Registration for this event has now closed. 

New for 2026, join us online for a morning of live, interactive learning sessions all about Roman York. Featuring a range of exciting content from the Yorkshire Museum, York Minster and York Archaeology, your pupils will engage with stories from across York’s Roman past, view unique artefacts and take part in fun activities with your hosts.  

During the livestream, pupils will:

• Go behind-the-scenes at the Yorkshire Museum to find out what life was like in Iron Age Britain and how things changed after the arrival of the Romans in the north of England.
• Join the team from York Archaeology to discover what archaeological evidence was left behind by Roman soldiers in York and what this can tell us about life in the Roman Army.
• Journey beneath York Minster to explore the headquarters of York’s Roman fortress and to examine an amazing Roman wall painting.

Register your interest for our livestream event using the form below. We will send further information at the start of the summer term, including a full schedule, resources pack and an invitation to a test connection session with your hosts in advance. Please note that registration for our Roman History Livestream is now closed. 

Browse our digital resources!  

‘Introducing Roman York’ 

Filmed at York Minster, and featuring Roman objects from the Yorkshire Museum and York Archaeology, this short video is the perfect way to share the story of Roman York with your pupils. 

Eboracum Roman Festival 2026 Schools Pack  

Containing three classroom activities – focusing on big questions about some of the amazing objects at the Yorkshire Museum, York Minster and DIG – this pack will provide you and your pupils with an exciting insight into everyday life in Roman York.  

Download your copy of our Schools Pack. 

Join us in person for our Teachers’ CPD Event 

Thursday 18 June 2026 | 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Yorkshire Museum
Free, booking essential

Uncover the connections between Iron Age Britain and the Roman Empire, handle original artefacts and find out about the exciting Roman-themed activities and resources being offered at the Yorkshire Museum, York Minster and York Archaeology.  

Secure your place at our Teachers’ CPD Event using our online form.

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Find out more 

For more information about the Eboracum Roman Festival and our schools offer, please contact the Schools Learning Team at York Museums Trust by emailing schools@ymt.org.uk or calling 01904 650348.