Meet the Roman Cavalry at Segedunum

Saturday 31 May – Sunday 1 June

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. 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.

Segedunum in Wallsend is where Hadrian’s Wall begins and ends! It is the most excavated fort along the Wall with surviving foundations of many buildings and part of the Wall itself. There is a large interactive museum plus full-scale reconstructions of a bath house (currently closed due to essential maintenance) and a section of Wall. The 35 metre high viewing tower provides outstanding views across this World Heritage Site.

Children and young people aged 21 and under and NE28 residents go free.

Museum admission fee applies to those aged 22 and over. No booking required.