Make a mythical monster shield

Time:

11am - 3pm

Price:

Free event | Free entry for children and young people aged 21 and under, and NE28 residents | Adult charges apply

Getting here:

The line between St James and Monkseaton, which includes Wallsend station will be closed between Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November in both directions. Replacement buses will be made available by Nexus.

Tyne and Wear Metro - Travel North East

The Romans loved decorating items with Gorgons. Now it's your turn, create a spooky shield in this hands on family activity!

Halloween pumpkin trail
Explore our Roman Gallery to find each of our pumpkins to spell out a word related to Halloween.

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