Living History Day - Roman Life
Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.
Dates
Wednesday 5 August
Visitor Information
Times:
10am - 2.30pm
Price:
Free entry | Donations welcome
About
During this family event, kids and grown ups can try on armour, helmets and equipment, handle the weaponry of the Roman Legionary or British warrior, see what life might have been like in Roman occupied Britain, and try throwing spears at your enemy! There’ll be lots of hands on artefacts, both military and civilian, to give you a real taste of life at the time. Maybe try grinding some grain, or a ‘guess what?’ activity as you become archaeology detectives and work out what the mystery implements are! Discover what it was like to be a child at the time; maybe one with rich Roman parents, or perhaps a tribal local, living on the frontier of the Empire...
A great day out for all the family!
This activity is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.
Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by Metro and / or Ferry. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.
Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro
Nearest Metro station to Arbeia: South Shields
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