Hooves and History
A special event to mark Segedunum's 25th Anniversary
Dates
Until Sunday 1 June
Visitor Information
Time:
11am - 3pm
Cost:
Free event | Free entry for children and young people aged 21 and under, and NE28 residents | Adult charges apply
Getting here:
Make your visit a great value day out by travelling to our venue by Metro. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Save on adult Metro fares too by using Pop Pay As You Go.
Nearest Metro station: Wallsend
About
Hear the thunder of hooves as the historical re-enactment group, Equistry, brings the Roman cavalry to life at the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Segedunum's opening as a visitor attraction.
Come and discover cavalry training techniques, armour and weaponry in the action-packed displays at 12 noon and 2pm. Get up close with the stars of the day. Bella, our 15 year old Irish sports horse, a war horse through and through, and, 10 year old, Raven, a Shire cross who has been part of the team since she was 4 years old.
Did you know?
The Roman cavalry weren't actually from Rome, the auxiliary were conscripted from all parts of the Roman Empire as they were the best horsemen.
This event is part of our Ways to Play series of free and low-cost family-friendly activities taking place in museums and galleries across Tyneside.
Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro
