A Half - Term of Hands - on History
This Half-Term English Heritage is bringing the fascinating story of North East history to life. A programme of events set to ignite young imaginations will take place in the region’s Roman forts, medieval castles and awe-inspiring gardens! Witness gladiatorial combat, marvel at medieval martial skills or take part in the noble art of archery. If you want your kids to go back to school with a bigger sense of adventure and an imagination full to bursting, our half-term events will allow little ones to step into the story of England and experience hands-on history to take back into the classroom.
Spring Half-term Events Hadrian’s Wall Roman Festival – Events all along the wall this Half-Term
force. Youngsters can join in the drill and training with sessions throughout the day.
*Time Travellers Go...Roman Soldier School at Housesteads Roman Fort
*Time Travellers who visit any of the following events will receive a Time Travellers passport to collect event stickers!
Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013.
The Imperial Roman Army at Birdoswald Roman Fort Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend) Join the armoured ranks of the world famous Ermine Street Guard as the imperial Roman army is put through its training. Witness the colourful and armed Roman soldiers as they practice their combat skills, battle tactics and artillery firepower that made the Roman army a formidable fighting
*Time Travellers Go... Roman Pottery School at Birdoswald Roman Fort Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013 Try your hand at making Roman pots with our master potter.
Youngsters will join the imperial army under the instruction of Maximus the Centurion. Roman Soldier School will put them through their paces as they master life throughout the ranks. *Time Travellers Go...Gladiator School at Chesters Roman Fort Tue 28th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013 We will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities for all children willing to become the next Gladiator! Time Travellers Go… Crime and Punishment Week at Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens: Mon 27th May - Sun 2nd Jun 2013
Children and visitors can take part in trials and hear grisly tales before completing the crime and punishment trail in the grounds. Medieval Castle Life at Warkworth Castle Sun 26th & Mon 27th May 2013 (Bank Holiday Weekend) Join the 15th Century folk as they take up residence within the castle walls. There will be demonstrations of various medieval past times and crafts depicting the variety of medieval jobs and positions that would keep a castle running. Have-a-go Archery at Belsay Hall Castle & Gardens Sun 23rd June Have a go at the noble art of archery with a local team of experts in the stunning setting of beautiful Belsay.
Hear gruesome tales from our hangman and his felons and their punishments during the Georgian period, a time when death was the sentence for over 200 offences!
For more information about admission prices or opening times visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/northeast or call: 0870 333 1181 Primary Times Newcastle
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