Make a Roman shield

Make a mini Roman Auxiliary soldier's shield

Historic Event

This is a historic event or exhibition. It is no longer available to visit and this page is only retained as a record of its details.

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Man dressed as a Roman soldier with helmet, long spear and blue oval shield

Dates

21 July 2025 (historic event)

About

Every Roman soldier would paint their shields with something that was important to them or to their unit. Try designing and creating your own shield.

Don't forget to check into Victor the Veteran's bootcamp whilst you're here.


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 Segedunum: Wallsend

Funders

Tyne and Wear Metro Tyne and Wear Metro