Victor the Veteran

Find out what the Romans ate

Historic Event

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Man dressed in a red Roman style tunic holding a wooden staff

Dates

13 August 2025 (historic event)

About the event

Join Victor the Veteran to find out all about Roman food and the equipment carried by a Roman soldier. 


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