Technology Tom: Building Roman Cranes

Build a model crane with Technology Tom

Man in checked shirt helping adults and children to build models

Dates

Monday 28 October

Useful information

Time:

10am - 3pm | drop in

Cost:

Included in adult admission fee; free for children and young people aged 21 and under and NE28 residents

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 - prices are capped at £2 for single trips and £4 for all day travel.

Nearest Metro station: Wallsend

About the activity

Technology Tom is back for the autumn half-term holiday. This time he's making models of cranes that the Romans used in construction, the largest type being the Polyspaston.


Our series of Marvellous Mondays is part of Ways to Play, our award-winning programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities, in partnership with Tyne and Wear Metro.

Find out more 

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro

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