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Mon 28 October – Fri 1 November, 11am – 4pmRome’s Enemies

The Roman Empire was hugely successful, partly because the Romans were good at nicking other peoples’ ideas and using them to get what they wanted! Have a go at making your own Celtic chainmail key ring, grind Egyptian grain or fi nd out about Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses. £2 per child.

Sat 26 October, 6pm – 8pmHallowe’en

The festival of the dead dates back to Celtic times, but

we’ve brought it up to date (sort of) as we play Roman pac-man in the garden; watch out for our scary scarecrow and beware – the statues are coming to get you! Come in fancy dress for our prize parade at the end of the night. £3.50 per person, under 3’s free. Sat 7 December

11am – 4pmSaturnalia

Saturnalia is the Roman version of Christmas. We’ll be sharing some Roman food and drink with you, playing games, making Roman presents and rounding things off with a traditional Roman fi ght. And old meets new as there’ll be a visit from Father Christmas too.

Events for all


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Learn fi rst-hand how the Romans lived, fought and died at the furthest outpost of the Roman Empire.

Opening timesDaily, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm & Sunday 2pm – 5pm

For more details on our full events programme and to sign-up for our e-newsletter, visit www.museumwales.ac.uk

National Roman Legion MuseumHigh Street, CaerleonNewport NP18 1AEPhone: (029) 2057 3550 or 0300 111 2 333 (charged at local rate)

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Mon 24 – Fri 28 February 11am – 4pmThe Roman Army

Let your little soldier have a taste of life as a Roman legionary. Wave goodbye to Mum and Dad for 25 years and join up to the Roman Legion! Have at go at sword practice and marching then when you leave the army you’ll get a certifi cate. £2 per child.

Sat 1 March, 11am-4pmSt David’s Day

A slightly different take on Welsh customs and traditions. We’ll be testing your skill at leek tossing or getting you to enter a bara brith eating competition! To be a bit more traditional,

we’ll also be making Welsh cakes and creating felt sheep.

Sat 22 – Sun 23 March 11am – 4pm Saturday & 2pm – 4pm SundayTake the Plunge!

We all know that the Romans had bath houses, but where did the water come from? A weekend of practical experiments exploring how the Romans moved water. Warning: extreme likelihood of getting wet!

Sun 30 March, 2pm-4pmMake a Mosaic for Mum

Make a paper mosaic card to give your Mum.

Sat 8 February, 2pm – 4pmHoops and Hearts Willow Workshop

Learn how to make gorgeous willow hoops and hearts – you could make them as presents, although you may not be able to bear to give them away! Workshops provided by ‘Out to Learn Willow,’ £15 per person, all materials included.

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Talks

Tues 3 December, 6pm‘Good Tidings to You’... from all over the world

Christmas doesn’t always mean Santa Claus and snow. There are many different ways to mark this time of year and some of these customs are as surprising as they are colourful. By Dr Juliette Wood of Cardiff University. £3.50 per person.

Sat 25 January, 1pm – 4pmA Roman Make-Over

Sally Pointer will introduce you to some of the secrets of the well-kept Roman lady. In the second part of this interactive talk, you can have a go at making a Roman lip paint and perfume. This is a fascinating talk and a must for anyone interested in what it would have been like to live in Roman times. £8 per person, all materials included.

Wed 19 March, 6pmThe Killing Blow: How to fight like a Gladiator

What was it like to fight in the arena? Dai Price will show you how the different types of gladiators used their weapons in the life or death struggles that entertained the people of Rome and that still fascinate today. £3.50 per person.

Wed 19 March, 6pmThe Killing Blow: How to fight like a Gladiator


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