Roman Raiders

Have a go at shield drills, learn about mechanical artillery and build and shoot model catapults. Visitors can get up close with history at our Celtic and Roman special object handling sessions and experience our powerful artillery in action, the Second World War 25-pounder gun Howitzer being fired at 1pm every day and a demonstration of mechanical, pre-gunpowder artillery.

Suitable for
Family friendly
Especially for children

Admission
ROMAN SHIELD DRILLS & CATAPULTS Practice Roman shield drills and have a go at building and shooting model catapults • Sessions at 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3.30pm (Monday 28 March – Friday 8 April 2016) • £3.50 per child • Numbers are limited to 16 per session Pay on the day or pre-book your tickets from 14 March 2016. Telephone 01329 848 532 or visit the Fort Nelson Visitor Centre. HANDS ON ROMAN & CELTIC HISTORY Daily, 12.30pm, FREE DAILY GUN FIRING Daily, 1pm, FREE MECHANICAL ARTILLERY DISPLAY Daily, 3pm, FREE

Website
https://www.royalarmouries.org/events/calendar/2016-03-28/roman-raiders

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000095?id=EVENT548708