Make a Mythical Monster Shield

The Romans loved decorating pots and sculptures with Gorgons.

Now it's your turn to create a spooky shield!Halloween pumpkin trailExplore our Roman Gallery to find each of our pumpkins to spell out a word related to Halloween.A great day out for all the family!This activity is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.Make your Ways to Play adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by Metro and / or Ferry.

Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult.

Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear MetroNearest Metro station to Segedunum: Wallsend