Friends of Segedunum

Become a Friend and support the work of the museum

Friends of Segedunum

Group photo of the Friends of Segedunum

The Friends of Segedunum support and encourage interest in the site, museum and the distinctive history of Wallsend.

Become a Friend of Segedunum and you’ll get access to a range of benefits, as well as supporting the museum.

Membership benefits include:

  • Free entry to the museum
  • Half price entry for up to two guests
  • Invitations to previews of the latest exhibitions
  • Talks and activities, and news on forthcoming events.


    Join us

    To join the Friends of Segedunum use the contact details below.

    Telephone: (0191) 278 4217

    Email: secretary.segedunumfriends@gmail.com

    Annual membership prices:

    Adults: £15

    Concessions: £12

    The Friends of Segedunum constitution

    Friends of Segedunum Speakers List for 2025

    All meetings start at 11am with refreshments available from 10.30am.
    Free to Friends, visitors always welcome: £3 which is refunded if you join the Friends on the day.

    15 February‘Gannin’ Alang the Wall’ film & talk Judith Green & Bill Griffiths
    22 MarchThe Rocks at the Edge of the Empire Ian Jackson
    12 AprilAGM & talk: Future plans for Segedunum and
    North East Museums
    Geoff Woodward
    17 May150 Years of Arbeia, South Shields Roman FortDavid Kidd
    21 JuneSir James Knott – Tyneside’s most charitable shipowner 
    13 SeptemberThe Railway Reverend - Thomas the Tank 
    Engine Author
    Ian McArdle
    18 OctoberHistory of shops in Newcastle Freda Thompson
    22 NovemberPompeii & Herculaneum  
    Gordon Henderson