Victor the Veteran

Find out all about the life of a Roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall

Historic Event

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Man in a red tunic, standing with the West Gate in the background

Dates

21 July 2025 (historic event)

About the activity

Join Roman Boot Camp

Victor the Veteran will be talking about life on a military campaign and recruiting for the Roman army. Get your hands on Roman armour, helmets, shields and swords and join Victor's boot camp. Will you make the grade?

Don't forget to make a Roman Shield at our family activity 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