History Festivals 2024 in Yorkshire

Celebrate Yorkshire's history at festivals throughout the year, from York's Viking festival to the 1940's, family fun events and days out for all the family.

Jorvik Viking Festival

12th to 18th Februry 2024
The Jorvik Viking Festival returns. Celebrate all things viking across the city; from viking banquets to battles. Events for all ages.

The Great Escape Project at Eden Camp

17th and 18th February 2024
Throughout the weekend, you will witness real life reenactment that conveys the story of The Great Escape and how the Allies planned a secret breakout!

Haworth 1940's Weekend

17th to 19th May 2024
A weekend of living history and re-enactments in the beautiful village of Haworth, parades, dances, military and wartime civilian activities.

Castleford Roman Festival

1st June 2024
Experience Castleford’s Roman heritage during a fun family day. Explore a roman-themed market with demonstrations and activities such as roman toy making, science experiments and pottery throwing.

Ingleton 1940's Weekend

30th June to 2nd July 2024
Step back in time and join us for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Learn the history of World War 2, enjoy the music & fashions of the era.

Malton Roman Festival

21st July 2024
The third Roman Festival will include live action demonstrations from the Roman Cavalry by Equistry, marching and battle sequences from Magister Militum, Roma Antiqua and Legio VI Victrix.

York Georgian Festival

1st to 4th August 2024
the return of fabulous fashion, food and… fans… this summer! York Georgian Festival will return on Thursday 1 August until Sunday 4th August 2024.

Yorkshire Wartime Experience

9th to 11th August 2024
The Yorkshire Wartime Experiece has some of the most respected Living History Groups presenting their magnificent displays from the 1st and 2nd world war.

York Unlocked.

5th and 6th October 2024
Uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes during York Unlocked. Many of York's historic buildings wil allow access to usually unavailable sites and areas.

Project Two

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam viverra euismod odio, gravida pellentesque urna varius vitae.

Project Three

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Quos quisquam, error quod sed cumque, odio distinctio velit nostrum temporibus necessitatibus et facere atque iure perspiciatis mollitia recusandae vero vel quam!

Project Four

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam viverra euismod odio, gravida pellentesque urna varius vitae.

Project Five

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam viverra euismod odio, gravida pellentesque urna varius vitae.

Project Six

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Itaque earum nostrum suscipit ducimus nihil provident, perferendis rem illo, voluptate atque, sit eius in voluptates, nemo repellat fugiat excepturi! Nemo, esse.

Project Seven

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nam viverra euismod odio, gravida pellentesque urna varius vitae.

Project Eight

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Eius adipisci dicta dignissimos neque animi ea, veritatis, provident hic consequatur ut esse! Commodi ea consequatur accusantium, beatae qui deserunt tenetur ipsa.