Friends of Segedunum

Become a Friend and support the work of the museum

Friends of Segedunum

The Friends of Segedunum support and encourage interest in the site, museum and the distinctive history of Wallsend.

Become a Friend of Segedunum and you’ll get access to a range of benefits, as well as supporting the museum.

Membership benefits include:

  • Free entry to the museum
  • Half price entry for up to two guests
  • Invitations to previews of the latest exhibitions
  • Talks and activities, and news on forthcoming events


    Join us

    To join the Friends of Segedunum use the contact details below.

    Telephone: (0191) 278 4217

    Email: secretary.segedunumfriends@gmail.com

    Annual membership prices:

    Adults: £15

    Concessions: £12

    The Friends of Segedunum constitution

    Friends of Segedunum Speakers List for 2023

    All meetings start at 11.00am with refreshments available from 10.30am. Free to Friends, visitors always welcome: £3 which is refunded if you join the Friends on the day.

    18 FebruaryGladiator Fights & Chariot RacingAlex Croom
    25 MarchThe Victoria TunnelIan McCardle
    22 AprilAGM & talk The Way ForwardKeith Merrin
    20 MayThe Iron HorseFreda Thompson
    24 JuneSt Ann's Life and Labour, 1760-1842Mike Greatbatch
    16 SeptemberHidden Roman Northumberland 
    EVENT CANCELLED. We hope to reschedule
    next year
    Ian Glendinning
    21 OctoberAdmiral Lord CollingwoodAnthony Atkinson
    25 NovemberArbeia, South Shields Roman Fort:
    Recent discoveries and developments
    Nick Hodgson