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 2025

    All meetings start at 11am with refreshments available from 10.30am.
    Free to Friends, visitors always welcome: £3 which is refunded if you join the Friends on the day.

    15 February‘Gannin’ Alang the Wall’ film & talk Judith Green & Bill Griffiths
    22 MarchThe Rocks at the Edge of the Empire Ian Jackson
    12 AprilAGM & talk: Future plans for Segedunum and
    North East Museums
    Geoff Woodward
    17 May150 Years of Arbeia, South Shields Roman FortDavid Kidd
    21 JuneSir James Knott – Tyneside’s most charitable shipowner 
    13 SeptemberThe Railway Reverend - Thomas the Tank 
    Engine Author
    Ian McArdle
    18 OctoberHistory of shops in Newcastle Freda Thompson
    22 NovemberPompeii & Herculaneum  
    Gordon Henderson