Gladiators ready? They are at the Royal Armouries in Leeds!
Don't miss the new blockbuster exhibition - Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum, and an exciting daily programme, including live combat demonstrations, dramatic performances and battle stories. There'll also be craft activities, come and have a go at decorating your own gladiator-style sword or helmet, plus there’s a whole national museum of treasures to explore.
Museum admission is free. Exhibition tickets £6.50/£4. Pre-book www.royalarmouries.org
ROMAN FESTIVAL
Saturday 23, Sunday 24 and Monday 25 August
Gather your cohorts and charge down to the Royal Armouries Museum and experience the atmosphere and excitement of a day at the Roman games.
This promises to be an epic family day out with living history displays, gladiator combat demonstrations, craft activities, hobby-horse chariot racing, an awesome puppet show and much more.