Eboracum Roman Festival 2025
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.

Living History Camp in York Museum Gardens

24 and 25 May 2025 | 10am – 5pm | Free | Find out more

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.

See full programme here

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Between 24 – 31 May 2025 make sure to visit the Yorkshire Museum where you can enjoy a range of of fun Roman themed activities, from Roman storytelling to mosaic making family workshops!

Please note the storytelling and mosaic making in the Yorkshire Museum are included in general admission. Find out more.

Programme of Talks

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 | Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, 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
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Tours

Beetles or Bargains? 
27 May 2025 | 10.30am | St Helen’s Square | £10 per person
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Association of Voluntary Guides Historical Walking Tour (including Roman History)
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
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Roman Treasure Hunt
24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 May 2025 | 10am – 3pm | City Centre, DIG and Yorkshire Museum | Free | Download a digital trail here

Make a Roman Face Pot at DIG
24-31 May 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm | DIG | £3 per person (pay on arrival)
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Schools Programme 

The Eboracum Roman Festival 2025 aims to bring Roman York to life through an exciting programme of talks, living history, family activities and resources for primary schools. 

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