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:
9. 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 Karen Slade, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman Tile Maker. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty
10. 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 Huge Milton, an interpreter for Griffin Historical working as a Roman 'Lignarivs' Carpenter/Woodmaker. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 30th May 2026. Photo: James Hardisty