Living History Day - Roman Life
Step into history at this hands-on event, where you can try on armour, helmets and equipment.
Dates
Monday 4 August
Visitor Information
Times:
10am - 2.30pm
Price:
Free event | Free entry for children and young people aged 21 and under, and NE28 residents | Adult charges apply
Getting here:
Make your visit a great value day out by travelling to our venue by Metro. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Save on adult Metro fares too by using Pop Pay As You Go.
Nearest Metro station: Wallsend
About
During this event, you 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! Weather permitting, there’ll be archery to try your hand at too! 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...
Don't forget to make a flag at our family activity whilst you're here.
