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Join the Empire in Caerleon this August
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2016-08-26A Spectacular Roman time awaits you at Caerleon this August as the National Roman Legion Museum have organised a fantastic weekend of Roman re-enactment with Empire taking place in Caerleon Amphitheatre on Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 August, 11am-5pm. (Adults £5; Concessions £4 and Family ticket £15).
Caerleon’s Amphitheatre, which is looked by Cadw, will echo to the sound of marching feet as the soldier’s display the weapons that made the Roman army the best fighting force on earth. Watch as the horses are put through their paces in the arena. There are plenty of ways to get involved as well. Talk to our Romans and find out what life was like as a soldier, a doctor or as a Roman lady.
Come and see life 2,000 years ago and have an activity packed day out for all the family. Buy Tickets now through Ticketline http://www.ticketlineuk.com/event/national-roman-legion-museum or call (029) 2023 0130.
Visitors to the National Roman Legion Museum during August can also meet the soldier or our cook in the barrack room and they can tell you all about life and food in the Roman army, ( FREE 23 July–26 August 2016, 12pm-4pm Mon – Sat, 2-4pm Sun). Or why not take part in the prize activity Roman trail around the Museum and garden (23 July–4 September 2016, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 2-5pm Sun, £1 per person)
Head of Museum, Dai Price, said:
“We’re really looking forward to August, it’s going to a busy and enjoyable month for us and for visitors. Events like these would not be possible without the support of players of the Postcode Lottery. This vital funding ensures we can continue to offer a dynamic programme of events, activities and exhibitions at all National Museum Wales sites.
“We are delighted to be putting the spectacular Empire event on again over a whole weekend in August. Come and step back in time to see life 2,000 years ago and have an activity packed day out for all the family; There will be plenty of interactive experiences for everyone, with the ‘Ancient Games’ – think the Olympics meets ‘It’s a Knockout’, craft activities and archery to chatting to the re-enactors or listening to talks about the Amphitheatre and Barracks. It’s an opportunity to do something completely different and experience a day out to remember.”
Entry to the National Roman Legion Museum, as well as other National Museum Wales museums, is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Government.