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Come and experience Castleford’s Roman heritage on Saturday 31 May for a day of history-fuelled fun!
The Castleford Roman Festival is an opportunity for all to discover what history lies beneath the streets whilst enjoying non-stop family friendly activities including a Roman-themed market, thrilling street show, archaeological dig, guided tours and much more!
Roman Market
What was a Roman market like? Take a look and see for yourself! With demonstrations going on throughout the day including coin making, capentry and spinning!
Street Theatre: A Day in Lagentium
11am, 12pm and 2pm
Wake up! It’s time to find out how the Romans actually lived in Lagentium.
What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they go to the toilet?
Could you live like a Roman? Only one way to find out as we turn back the clock in Castleford!
Exploring a day in the life of soldiers and civilians in the Fort at Castleford this fast paced, funny and family friendly show dives headfirst into life as a Roman, from breakfast to barracks, from the great to the gross.
Aimed at full family mix audiences with children of all ages.
Emperor Domitian’s Day Off
It’s AD 83, Lagentium fort is holding back the Brigantes and the empire is expanding, but Emperor Domitian thinks he deserves a holiday so has come over to Britannia with his wife Domitia to see what his army is getting up to – but when he arrives he finds no entertainment and lots of lazy soldiers, this will not do, the Emperor and his Empress must be entertained!
Anyone in the way of his personal chariot must entertain him…or it’s a thumbs down and a wooden plank around the neck!
A fun and interactive act where members of the public and children are given tasks to perform and games to play to impress the Emperor.
Fresco Creative Workshop
Join artists of Ancient Roman Castleford as you work to adorn the villa walls of the rich, depicting scenes from Roman life. Using paint, and paper you’ll help to complete a large fresco with fighting gladiators, a tiger and an onlooking public, adorned with mosaic patterns.
You can also take part of do your own small take away mosaic paper puzzle. Colouring in of a multitude of designs around the roman theme.
Roman Guided Walking Tours
11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm
Join a Roman Soldier for a tour around Roman Castleford!
Access facilities
- Accessible Car Parking
- Accessible Toilet
- Assistance Dogs Welcome
- Step Free Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
Venue Details
Find us at
Town Centre Precinct, Castleford, WF10 1BB