Castleford Roman Festival 2026: Best pictures from free festival of the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford

By Daniel Sheridan

Published 31st May 2026, 09:53 BST

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 was held on Saturday in West Yorkshire – giving visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations

The festival included 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity.

The Yorkshire Post’s photographer James Hardisty was there on Saturday for the events:

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Alison Milton, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman Spinner. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

1. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Alison Milton, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman Spinner. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Alison Milton, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman Spinner. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

2. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Alison Milton, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman Spinner. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

Castlefor Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster and demonstrating the art of Fresco painting. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

3. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castlefor Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster and demonstrating the art of Fresco painting. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

4. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

5. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026.

6. Castleford Roman Festival 2026

Castleford Roman Festival 2026 a free one day family event held on Satuday 10am - 4pm in the centre of Castleford, West Yorkshire. The festival offers visitors an opportunity to discover the fascinating Roman heritage of Castleford with Roman Market and demonstrations, 'A Day in Lagentium' Theatre Show, Guided Walking Tours, Roman Craft Workshops Archaeological Dig, Roman Object Handling, Stone Flour Milling, Face Painting, Street Entertainers and Fringe Activity. Pictured Charlie Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman plaster repairing a section of wall made from Wattle and Daub using a lime plaster mix. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty

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