Erecting Gazebos for the York Roman Festival

To help the festival go ahead


Location
Museum Gardens
Museum St
York
YO1 7FR
Date and time
15:00 - 16:00
Friday, 22nd of May 2026
Who this task will support
York Museums Trust

A PROCLAMATION TO THE GOODGYM EBORACUM LEGION

Hear ye, brave souls of the GoodGym Centuria! The Great Festival of Eboracum approaches on the Xth and IXth days before the Kalends of June.

In seasons past, the youth of our colony have gathered at the festival to master the noble script of Latin, engage in tactical games of Latrunculi, and learn the art of smiting barbarians with the finest blades of the Empire. This spectacle promises to be a triumph for every household, yet a shadow looms over the festivities. The grand pavilions—the canvas sanctuaries of our merchants and generals—remain unbuilt. Without their shade, the festival cannot commence.

We require a mighty legion of GoodGym volunteers to march upon the grounds and raise these structures toward the heavens. Your strength is the bedrock upon which this celebration shall stand!

Toga and Galea are optional but encouraged for those wishing to honor the gods of old.


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • James Tilburn

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Location
Museum Gardens
Museum St
York
YO1 7FR
Date and time
15:00 - 16:00
Friday, 22nd of May 2026
Who this task will support
York Museums Trust
Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Museum Gardens
Museum St
York
YO1 7FR


James Tilburn
Led by James Tilburn

That bloke that occasionally turns up on a scooter.


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Age Restriction

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