How to celebrate Saturnalia
You don’t need to be ancient or Roman to have some winter family fun like the Romans did!
Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
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Rambustious Ruling Romans
Want to play games, dress up, get creative and even become Roman Emperor of your household? These activities will help you and your family travel back in time to Roman Britain.
Each activity is in a PDF file and is downloadable and printable or you can read it on your screen, making notes if you wish, on a piece of paper.
No special supplies are needed to complete these activities - except your imagination. Some activities may suggest using pantry items and you should ask an adult before using them, and feel free to make substitutions.
Enjoy the trip!
You don’t need to be ancient or Roman to have some winter family fun like the Romans did!
Make a head pot from materials around the house
Have a go at making a Roman board game and learning how to play it.
Let's make and excavate archaeologcal poo!
Let's dress up
Feeling hungry? Then it is time for the Roman banquet.
Discover Roman herbs and their uses, play games and make a garden
Discover the treasures found at Arbeia
Discover the treasures found at Arbeia
Explore the reconstructed West Gate
Learn about life as a Roman Soldier
Imagine living inside the commanding officers house