Event:Dementia Friendly Activity: Festivals & Feasts

National Roman Legion Museum

Come and join us to find out more about festivals and feasts in the Roman world. Experience a Roman feast and have a go at making some simple Roman recipes to take home. 

The session involves:

  • A warm welcome in a dedicated space.
  • A chance to explore the objects in the museum gallery.
  • A warm drink and a chance to chat.
  • An opportunity to experience a Roman feast and have a go at making some simple Roman recipes to take home.

The session will take place within the museum. It lasts approximately 2 hours with breaks and refreshments provided.

Information on accessibility at museum can be found here.

These opportunities are open to both those living with dementia and those supporting people living with dementia.

Booking is essential. To book a space, please register by clicking on the ‘Book tickets’ box to the right’. Alternatively, please use the contact details below.

Should travel be a barrier to you participating, support is available and can be discussed.

For more information, or to discuss any concerns you may have about joining us, please get in touch by email mims@museumwales.ac.uk or phone 029 2057 3418.

Due to restricted numbers, and a want to reach as many individuals affected by dementia, we are unable to accept bookings from organisational representatives who would attend without supporting an individual to participate.

Information

26 June & 10 October 2025, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Cost Free
Suitability Anyone affected by dementia
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Tickets

26 June 2025

Time slots available
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10 October 2025

Time slots available
11:00 View Tickets
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Ages: Suitable for all

Plan your visit

Opening Hours

Winter Opening Hours: From Monday 4 November until 28 February 2025, we will be open 10am – 4pm every day.

21 February 2025  
The Museum will be CLOSED for staff training.

Address

Caerleon, Nr Newport
NP18 1AE

Map & How to Get Here

Parking

Parking is either on Broadway (next to the amphitheatre), Museum Street (limited parking) or off High Street, adjacent to the Baths. Cycle stands are available at the amphitheatre.

Visting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

Eat, drink, shop

  • The Gallery has no facility for refreshments but there are number of catering outlets in Caerleon town centre.
     
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic, while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are areas outside which make for a nice spot. 

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