Write a Roman Diploma

Times:

11am - 3pm

Price:

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

Join us for this fun, hands‑on activity for kids during the Easter holidays, where you’ll design and create your very own version of a Roman Diploma. Use real historical examples, on display in our Following the Eagle exhibition for inspiration. 

Did you know that Auxiliary Soldiers, those who weren’t originally Roman citizens, could earn citizenship after serving 25 years in the Roman Army? When they retired, they were awarded a special Diploma, an official document proving they were now Roman citizens.

Now it’s your turn!

Gods & Goddesses Trail Hidden in different corners are our wooden Roman God and Goddess characters. Pick up your trail sheet and read the clues to learn about each deity, then see if you can spot their wooden counterparts along the way.

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