2,000 years ago there was a Roman fort in Malton called Delgovicia and a busy civilian town. This was a good spot for a fort because it was near to the Eboracum (York) fort and it helped the Romans keep an eye on the troublesome Brigantes Tribes to the east.

Across October and November, we’ve partnered with local shops creating a free, fun, family trail to get you exploring Malton and learning about Roman life. Will your little Romans be the first to find all the knitted figures hidden in local shops?

The Campaign

Around Malton there are lots of hidden supplies that helped the Romans establish the province of Britannia. Do you want to be in ‘the know’?

Six knitted Roman figures have been hidden in shops and windows around Malton… can you find them all?

Click here to open the Campaign Map and find the high ranking commanders’ wives inside the stores around Malton to learn more about the Romans’ secrets to success.

If you complete the Campaign route, return to the front desk in the museum during normal opening hours (Thurs – Fri – Sat, 10:30 – 15:30) for a special certificate for your young ‘tirones’ (Latin for recruit). If you are unable to visit the museum to get the certificate, you can find the certificate here to download.

Begin your quest!

Support Our Museum

To help us continue to tell the story of the people that lived in and shaped the Malton we know and love today, please feel free to donate to our new museum campaign.

Thank you to our trail supporters

Thank you to our friends at Kemps, R Yates & Sons, The Malton Relish, McMillans of Malton and The Beecham Weigh for their generous support in creating this family trail.