Activities for Kids:
Making Masks
@ Arbeia

Craft activities for children.

Ghosts, Ghouls and Ghastly Masks!

Prepare for Hallowe’en with a spooktacular session of arts & crafts.

Head up to Arbeia to make your own spooky accessories to take trick or treating.

This is a FREE event, no booking necessary.

Times:
10.00am – 12.00pm
and
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Date:
Saturday 30th October 2010

Opening Hours – 1st April to 31st October:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Admission is FREE.

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum is closed from 1st November to 31st March.

Address:

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Baring Street

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE33 2 BB

Tel: 0191 456 1369

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Website

Family Days Out:
Heritage Open Days @ Washington ‘F’ Pit

Heritage Open Days

Join in the fun for Heritage Open Days at Washington ‘F’ Pit, with lots of fun activities for all the family.

Dates:
Saturday 11th September 2010
11.00am – 1.30pm
and
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday 12th September 2010
2.00pm – 5.00pm

Washington ‘F’ Pit is a chance to step back in time and explore the region’s coalmining heritage.

The Pit, which was sunk in 1777, brings mining to life for today’s residents of the North East.

Visitors can see the impressive winding engine which once took pitmen to the coalface and brought coal to the surface, now operated by an electric motor.

Address:

Washington ‘F’ Pit

Albany Way

Washington

Tyne and Wear

NE37 1BJ

Tel: 0191 553 2323
Washington ‘F’ Pit Website

Explore!
Amazing Patterns
@ Great North

Craft and hands-on activities for children.

Explore! Amazing Patterns

The Great North Museum: Hancock is full of amazing patterns, from the stripes of a tiger’s fur to detailed designs on 3,000 year old pottery from Ancient Greece.

Explore! Amazing Patterns challenges visitors to hunt out their favourite patterns and, using the museum’s special cameras, create a collage which will be displayed in the Museum’s Explore! More gallery.

This is a FREE event, no booking necessary.

Collect your FREE ticket from the Museum Shop on the day: tickets are available on a first come first served basis.

Time:
11.00am – 3.00pm
Date:
Wednesday 1st September 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Admission is FREE.

Address:

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 4PT

Tel: 0191 222 6765
Great North Museum: Hancock Website

Activities For Kids:
Museum Treasure Hunt!

Explore South Shields Museum & Art Gallery and Arbeia Roman Fort to be in with a chance of winning a prize!

Entries can be posted at either museum!

Dates:
Tuesday 31st August 2010
and
Thursday 2nd September 2010
Times:
10.00am – 5.00pm

Opening Hours:

1st April – 31st October:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm
1st November – 31st March: Closed Sundays

Admission is FREE.

Address:

South Shields Museum and Art Gallery

Ocean Road

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE33 2JA

Tel: 0191 456 8740
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery Website

Family Days Out:
The End…
@ Segedunum Roman Fort

The End of Roman Britain…

This summer marks 1600 years since the Roman legions were pulled out of Britain.

Join Segedunum to mark the anniversary, as the Colchester Roman Society re-enactment group provide a glimpse into military and civilian Roman life.

Date:
Sunday 29th August 2010
11.00am – 4.00pm

Opening Hours:
1 April to 31 October:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
1 November to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 3.00pm

Tickets:
Adults £4.35
Concessions £2.60
Children FREE (16 years & Under)

Discounts available for Groups, Season Tickets, Schools and Birthday Parties, see website for details.

Address:

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Buddle Street

Wallsend

Tyne and Wear

NE28 6HR

Tel: 0191 236 9347
Segedunum Roman Fort Website

Days Out and Keeping Fit:
Fort to Fort Walk 2010

Are your ready to walk the walk!?

The Fort to Fort Walk is a guided tour from Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields to Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum in Wallsend.

Beginning at Arbeia, and then stopping off at Bede’s World for a quick lunch-break, the walk will take you through the pedestrian Tyne Tunnel, before continuing on to Segedunum.

The walk is a 7mile stroll, and a chance to take in the sites, as well as learn a little bit about the history and natural environment of the local area.

No equipment necessary although it is strongly recommended to wear comfortable shoes!

FREE to attend – please note that lunches are not provided.

Early booking is essential for this event.
For more information call (0191) 236 9347 or speak to a member of staff at Arbeia or Segedunum Roman Forts.

Date:
Saturday 21st August 2010

Opening Hours – 1st April to 31st October:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Admission is FREE.

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum is closed from 1st November to 31st March.

Address:

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum

Baring Street

South Shields

Tyne and Wear

NE33 2 BB

Tel: 0191 456 1369

Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum Website

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Activies for All:
Bootcamp with Maximus
@ Segedunum

Roman Army Bootcamp

Learn to march, defend and attack!

Meet the mighty Maximus, Segedunum’s resident Centurion, as he teaches you the drills of life in the Roman Army.

Come and have a go if you’re feeling brave enough!

No booking necessary, sessions run throughout the day.

Time:
11.00am – 4.00pm
Date:
Saturday 21st August 2010

Opening Hours:
1 April to 31 October:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
1 November to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 3.00pm

Tickets:
Adults £4.35
Concessions £2.60
Children FREE (16 years & Under)

Discounts available for Groups, Season Tickets, Schools and Birthday Parties, see website for details.

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Address:

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Buddle Street

Wallsend

Tyne and Wear

NE28 6HR

Tel: 0191 236 9347

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Segedunum Roman Fort Website

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Explore!
Your Roman Identity
@ Great North

Craft and hands-on activities for children.

Explore! Your Roman Identity

Take on a real Roman identity and investigate the character’s life.

Handle objects the Romans would have used, and complete a Roman Heritage ID card with thoughts and findings.

Continue investigating the people and objects from Hadrian’s Wall by following the Hadrian’s Wall gallery trail.

This is a FREE event, no booking necessary.

Collect your FREE ticket from the Museum Shop on the day: tickets are available on a first come first served basis.

Time:
11.00am – 3.00pm
Date:
Wednesday 18th August 2010

Opening Hours:
Monday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
Sunday 2.00pm – 5.00pm

Admission is FREE.

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Address:

Great North Museum: Hancock

Barras Bridge

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE2 4PT

Tel: 0191 222 6765

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Great North Museum: Hancock Website

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Activies for All:
Saxons
@ Segedunum

Saxons!

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of our Saxon heritage.

Discover their weapons, what they ate and how they lived as a Saxon tribe take up residence on the Segedunum Roman Fort.

No booking necessary.

Time:
10.00am – 5.00pm
Date:
Saturday 14th August 2010
Sunday 15th August 2010

Opening Hours:
1 April to 31 October:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm
1 November to 31 March:
Monday to Sunday 10.00am – 3.00pm

Tickets:
Adults £4.35
Concessions £2.60
Children FREE (16 years & Under)

Discounts available for Groups, Season Tickets, Schools and Birthday Parties, see website for details.

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Address:

Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum

Buddle Street

Wallsend

Tyne and Wear

NE28 6HR

Tel: 0191 236 9347

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Segedunum Roman Fort Website

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