Events In The National Roman Legion Museum

National Roman Legion Museum, High Street, Caerleon NP18 1AE.
Tel: 029 20573550
Email: post@museumwales.ac.uk
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm.
Open most public holidays, ring to confirm.
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Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May Workshops at 11, 12, 2 and 3.
Murder Most Foul. Murder and mayhem in Caerleon Roman fortress. Join the ‘SPQR’ police and see if you can work out who dunnit! £2 per child.

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 10am – 5pm
Romans V Celts. Who is better in battle? The Romans or the Celts? You choose who wins! Based in the Museum garden, there will be two camps, one Roman, one Celtic. Both sides will tell you why they think they should win the skirmish, but which will you choose? Will you believe the Celts who tell you that they are the most fiercesome in battle? That their courage is legendary (and that it has absolutely nothing to do with the strong drink..) and that women are as equally good in battle as the men? Or, will you listen to the arguments in the Roman camp as they tell you how discipline and structure are the way to win a battle? Listen to the arguments, explore the camps and have a go at some of the crafts within them; then decide which side gets your vote – and watch it played out before your eyes. In the Roman camp you’ll be able to visit the local doctor’s tent and get yourself a fake wound to scare mum or dad, have a go at some Roman style marching and make a craft shield. If you head over to the Celtic camp then you’ll be able to be painted like a Celt or have a go at basket making or watch some metal decoration. Whatever you choose to do, they’ll be plenty to keep you occupied! Camp open 10am – 5pm. Displays from the Celts at 11.30am and 1pm and from the Romans at 12pm and 1.30pm. Final skirmish at 3pm and voting taking place from 12.30pm – 2.30pm. £3 per person, 3 and under free.

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 11am - 4pm and 2 - 4pm
Festival of Archaeology. Dead and Buried. We’ve recently discovered what our Roman skeleton would have looked like in life. Our workshops will imagine he was a soldier and you’ll be able to discover what happens at a Roman funeral, including building a mini funeral fire. We’ll also find out what gets buried and what remains after 2,000 years.

Thursday 18 July 6pm
Leader of the pack. Talk by Dr Mike Thomas about the Centurions who were the backbone of the Roman army. £3.50 per person.

Saturday 20th – Wednesday 31st July 11am-4pm Monday – Saturday, 2-4pm Sunday
Time Pirates Quest. Join our Time Pirate to solve the clues and find the treasure!

Tuesday 1st – Monday 26th August 11am-4pm Monday – Saturday, 2-4pm Sunday
Romans in Residence. Meet the Romans and try crafts and activities.

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August 10am – 5pm
Death or Glory. The Gladiators return! A weekend of challenges and triumphs as Caerleon’s finest gladiators fight for their lives. Who will you support? Based in the Museum garden, the red and the blue teams take each other on to win the title of Champion of Isca. You’ll be able to visit the gladiators and try training as one yourself, then make a flag to support your favourite team during the fights. Visit our traders or try one of the crafts on offer. £3 per person, 3 and under free.

Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st August 11am-4pm Monday – Saturday, 2-4pm Sunday
Time Pirates Quest. Join our Time Pirate to solve the clues and find the treasure!

Monday 23rd September 7pm
The Caerleon Annual Birthday Lecture. Details soon... £3.50 per person.

Please check with the museum before making a special journey and to confirm times and prices of events.

In And Around Caerleon

Thursday 30th May     7.30pm
The Lord Chamberlain's Men: As You Like It. In the Roman Amphitheatre. As You Like It contains some of Shakespeare most famous lines, including perhaps his most well known speech, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players;”. With warring brothers, clowns, comic peasants, romance, death threats, escape and even a wrestling match there is something for everyone. It even includes one of the most renowned female characters Rosalind. Come and see what it looks like when a boy plays a girl who dresses as a boy and then pretends to be a girl!
£12.50 Adults             £7.50 Children     More details: 01633 422656

Sunday 9th June          6.00pm
A Midsummer Night's Dream. In the Roman Amphitheatre. Fun and frolics for everyone - what more perfect way to spend a Summer's night but with laughter, music and magic in one of Shakespeare's best loved plays set against the backdrop of one of Wales's most historic sites..    Accessible to all - Taking Flight offers a fresh, dynamic approach to Shakespeare.
Adults £14, Concessions £7, Children £5, Families £34, Concession families £24
More details: 02920 259304