Malton’s Medieval Story

St Mary’s Priory Church in Old Malton is the largest remaining visible evidence of a flourishing medieval past.

A lecture by Dr Pete Wilson formerly Head of Research Policy (Roman Archaeology) at English Heritage and is now an Independent Consultant.
He has published extensively and in 2021, with Janet Phillips, produced the most recent major publication on Roman Malton and Norton - 'Life, Death and Rubbish Disposal in Roman Norton, North Yorkshire.

Whitby Jet was prized by the Romans and favoured by monarchs. Find out more from gemmologist, geologist and leading jet expert Sarah Steele.

Professor Melanie Giles will explore how this shield was made, decorated and used. She will unfold some of the mysteries of its decoration, explaining links between this object and other icons of Celtic Art, including shields from other graves in the Arras cemeteries.

These revealed a large complex of Roman buildings, including a circular central room with a number of rooms leading off. Dominating the Vale of Pickering the complex would have been seen for miles.

An opportunity to view the Shield at Malton Museum, whilst also enjoying a glass of wine - followed by a lecture on the discovery and excavation of the Chariot Burial by Paula Ware of Malton Archaeological Practice Ltd at St Michael’s Church, The Market Square, Malton at 7.30 p.m.

Join John Sunderland "The Godfather of the Heritage Industry" as he shares an insight into his book 'On my way to Jorvik - A Memoir'

There is also an opportunity for Questions and Answers, and Book Signing

This BRAND NEW event has been designed for family groups to enjoy. Our guides will take you on a short walking tour around the centre of Malton, telling stories behind many of the interesting buildings. We hope the information will be of interest to parents (and grandparents) but we will particularly aim the stories at children between the ages of 6 and 14.

Our town centre guided tour describes the layout of the earlier medieval town before telling the story of the Georgian market town which became a prosperous regional market centre for nearly three centuries.

Ian Orledge has been an On-Call Firefighter at Malton for 10 years. In 2018 Ian started to research the history of Malton Fire Station. Having amassed a fascinating collection of photographs, newspaper reports and artefacts, along with the memories of local people, he is currently writing a book.

This tour explains the layout of the fort, which was as large as any on Hadrian’s Wall, and talks about the life of a Roman soldier.

Severus was emperor from 193 to 211 a.d. and was the first emperor have been born outside of Rome, in Libya in 145 a.d.

Book your tickets for our Malton Roman Festival which returns to Orchard Field on 23rd September with Live-action demonstrations, and living history displays

This tour explores the 2000 year old history of horses in Malton and Norton, especially their importance to racing. You will hear fascinating stories about the horses, their owners and one of the most successful trainers of all time.

Join our experienced and friendly guides for a walk through Malton Town centre. Discover the layout of the earlier medieval town before hearing the stories of Georgian Malton, a bustling market town which became a prosperous regional market centre for nearly three centuries.

This tour explores the 2000 year old history of horses in Malton and Norton, especially their importance to racing. You will hear fascinating stories about the horses, their owners and one of the most successful trainers of all time.

The activities are designed for families with children between the ages of 6 and 14, children need to be accompanied by at least one adult

This sessions last approximately 90 minutes

£4.50 pare adult or child, and includes an information pack per family

If you would also like to book on our family activites workshop on Thursday 5th August at 10.30am there is 15% discount available - details are available once you have booked your family walking tour.​

The activities are designed for families with children between the ages of 6 and 14, children need to be accompanied by at least one adult

This session lasts approximately 2 hours

£5.00 per adult or child, which include take-home activities

If you would also like to book on our family walking tour on Thursday 4th August at 10.30am there is a 15% discount available, please book onto our family walking tour before booking this activity.

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture - 'The Civil War in Yorkshire' with Gillian Waters.
This lecture has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture - 'Beneath the Streets of Rome: An Archaeological Quest' with Joyce Hill.
This lecture has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.
This tour has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum for a lecture by author Anne Britton.
This lecture is postponed due to Covid-19.

Join the museum's tour team and academic historians for a special two-part 90-minute tour.

Join Patrick Ottoway for his lecture "Measuring Medieval Malton" which presents the results of a community research project based in Malton Museum.
This lecture has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.
This tour has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum's friendly volunteers for a specialised Roman Tour of Malton!
This tour has been postponed due to Covid-19.

As part of the Archaeology Festival, join local artist, Kate Black, for a collaging session to celebrate the Darley Arabian.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Pop in to Malton Museum for this special Horse Power exhibition family activity.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Come along to Malton Museum for an event as part of the Archaeology Festival!
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Become a Roman engineer! This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum for this family event exploring what pottery the Romans made.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Come along to Malton Museum for this family event on Roman writing and reading.
This event is postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum volunteers for this special walking tour in relation to the ongoing exhibition, Horse Power.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.
This tour has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Stephen Caunce giving his lecture "East Yorkshire Hiring Fairs: The Highlight of the Rural Year".
This lecture has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Felt Pictures is designed to inspire you and release your creativity by using techniques making shapes and wet felting.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Steve Roskams is a senior lecturer in archaeology at The University of York. Join us for his lecture 'Roman Fort Site'.
This event has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.
This tour has been postponed due to Covid-19.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture: 'Armenia - A Beautiful Country' with Norman Blow

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture: 'Slingsby Castle' with Margaret Mackinder and Kate Giles.

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture - 'The Archaeology of the First World War' with Alex Sotheran

An evening of family entertainment (children 12+ years) at Hovingham Village Hall, Saturday 13th April 2019

Friends of Malton Museum: Lecture: 'The History of York through 100 Plaques by Elizabeth Reid (York Civic Trust)

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Friends of Malton Museum: Annual General Meeting – ‘Whats in a Name? Margaret Shaw and Team.

Visit Southburn Archaelogical Museum to discover guided talks by Dr Melanie Giles on the history of the chariot.

Join us for a lecture with Dr Kate Giles and Dr Melanie Giles on the farm graffiti of the Yorkshire Horse Lads.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Join us for a night of folk music with The Fine Companions.

Join us for a walking tour of Orchard Fields with Dr Pete Wilson.

Join us at discover the life of a traditional farrier.

Join us for a lecture with John Buglass about his archaeological investigations at Norton Community Primary School, which uncovered a wealth of Roman finds.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Help us make a fabulous fabric collage.

Be a history detective for a day.

Think like a Stone Age child, come and get messy, have a go at cave painting, making a bone necklace and looking after a woolly mammoth!

Find out what Roman children got up to. Make a clay toy, dress like a Roman and take part in a Roman play.

Find out about the body in the sand and make a "game in a pouch".

Learn about the power of the shield wall. Make your own shield emblem and be ready to become a Viking.

Join us on a tour to discover the history of horses in Malton.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Join our troubadour for the latest edition of our medieval tales.

Join us for a lecture with Dorothy Nott about the influences which shaped the design of the memorial.

Embrace autumn by creating wonderful 3D felt creations.

Join us for a tour with our Collections Manager, as she takes you on a journey to discover Malton's Medieval past.

Join us for a lecture with Paula Ware about the recent discoveries of three very different Iron Age chariots within the region.

Do you fancy trying something new? Learning a new technique? Then why not join us to create exciting individual Christmas cards using a gelli plate.

Join us for a fundraising event to support your local museum.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Eat like a Roman, from Imperial cucumbers to Lucanian sausages, not forgetting the Roman condiment Garum, come and have a go at some of the recipes the Romans brought to Britain.

Nicky Milner is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of York and specialises in the Mesolithic period, focusing on wetland archaeology and coastal shell middens.

Join Dr Pete Wilson of Rarey Archaeology to learn more about the hidden history of the site. Today, the peaceful site is a place for walkers and enjoying the birdsong. However, this was not always the case, once home to the Roman soldiers the Fort was a place bursting with life.

Take a look at dyes used by the Romans, have a go at producing a variety of colours from easy to find items such as onion skins and red cabbage.
You will be surprised at the results!

Suitable for ages 5 to 11

Peter Addyman is Chairman of Malton Museum Foundation. Formerly Director of York Archaeological Trust, he was responsible for archaeological excavation in York between 1972 and 2002 and developed the Jorvik Viking Centre.

How did wheels help the Romans win battles?
How did the Vikings use the wind to invade Britain?
How did watching birds help engineers design the first planes?
Make your own chariot, long-ship or plane and see if it rolls, floats or flies!

Suitable for ages 5 to 11

Join Malton Museum’s friendly volunteers for our new town tours.

Why did prehistoric man decorate the walls of caves?

Many local churches have beautiful stained glass windows which produce wonderful colours and patterns as the sun shines through them. Join us to make your own design.

To celebrate the Festival of Archaeology join Dr Pete Wilson of Rarey  Archaeology at the site of the Roman Fort to discover the hidden history below the earthworks.

Join us for our Uncovering Malton's Past, summer lecture programme. This lecture will be held in Malton Museum.

Join Dr Ailsa Mainman looking at real pottery.

Join us for our Uncovering Malton's Past, summer lecture programme. This lecture will be held at the Malton Rugby Club.