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South Wales Argus
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
National Roman Legion Museum Caerleon to host free party
The National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a free Roman-themed party on Saturday, August 2, running from 10am to 5pm. Dai Price, head of the museum, said: "We're really looking forward to celebrating our 175th birthday in proper Roman style, and we'd love visitors far and wide to celebrate with us. "As well as our party on Saturday, August 2, we'll be continuing the celebrations with a programme of activities throughout the summer holidays and during the rest of the year." The day will feature gladiators, Roman soldiers, and re-enactments by the Ermine Street Guard. Visitors can also enjoy cookery demonstrations, Roman traders, crafts, games, mosaic making, a dig pit, and children's entertainment. Tours and talks will take place throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to dress in Roman costumes and take part in a themed catwalk. The event will take place at the museum, the amphitheatre, and nearby St Cadoc's Church.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Roman gladiators, soldiers and catwalk at 175th birthday bash
A museum is throwing a birthday bash in true Roman style. The National Roman Legion Museum in Caerleon, near Newport, will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a free Roman-themed party on Saturday, August 2, running from 10am to 5pm. Dai Price, head of the museum, said: "We're really looking forward to celebrating our 175th birthday in proper Roman style, and we'd love visitors far and wide to celebrate with us. "As well as our party on Saturday, August 2, we'll be continuing the celebrations with a programme of activities throughout the summer holidays and during the rest of the year." The day will feature gladiators, Roman soldiers, and re-enactments by the Ermine Street Guard. Visitors can also enjoy cookery demonstrations, Roman traders, crafts, games, mosaic making, a dig pit, and children's entertainment. Tours and talks will take place throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to dress in Roman costumes and take part in a themed catwalk. The event will take place at the museum, the amphitheatre, and nearby St Cadoc's Church.
Leader Live
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Reenactment group Ermine Street Guard at Hope site
The massed ranks of the famous Ermine Street Guard, Britain's oldest and largest Roman reenactment group, is making its first visit to Park in the Past, Hope, offering a spectacular and immersive experience into the world of ancient Rome. Over the weekend of July 19-20, visitors will have the unique opportunity to witness the military might of Rome before their eyes. The Ermine Street Guard are coming to Park in the Past. The Ermine Street Guard will present an exciting display that showcases the armour, equipment, tactics and the sheer power of the war machine that enabled Rome to conquer vast territories, including the mysterious province of Britannia located at the end of the known world. Visitors will marvel at a column of elite legionaries - citizens soldiers who formed the backbone of the Roman army - alongside auxiliary standard bearers and a veteran centurion, all in full authentic regalia. Read more: Park operations director Paul Harston said: "The Ermine Street Guard are the most impressive Roman Military group in the country and are famous throughout the land and Europe. We are delighted and honoured to host one of their amazing events". In addition to the impressive military presentation, the event will feature a meticulously recreated living camp, complete with two rare replica hand-stitched leather tents. Visitors can explore displays of tools, food, and medical equipment used by the Imperial Roman army as they established new provinces and engaged in daily life on the frontiers of the Empire. The Ermine Street Guard are coming to Park in the Past. Media director Phil Hirst added: "The Guard have appeared in countless documentaries and films for over four decades. They have led the way in making ancient history accessible and presenting the glory that was Rome to Roman Empire." The Ermine Street Guard promises an entertaining and educational experience for all ages, blending historical accuracy with presentations. This is an opportunity for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the Roman Empire to delve into the past and gain a deeper understanding of the legacy that continues to shape our world today. The event at Park in the Past, Hope, takes place on Saturday July and Sunday July 20, from 10am-5pm Tickets (child £6.24, adult £10.38) are bookable online at or payable on the gate.
South Wales Argus
28-06-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
LOOK: Military parades around Gwent through the years
With Armed Forces Day coming up this weekend, including a special event at Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire on Saturday, June 28, we thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look through our archives at some of the military parades that have graced the streets of Gwent through the past few decades. Every year, a large number of Remembrance Day parades are held across the five counties that make up Gwent - Newport, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire - and parades are also held to mark events such as VE Day, VJ Day and marking freedom of the town/city/county. Let us know if you or a member of your family remembers these parades, and if you're planning to celebrate Armed Forces Day this weekend. Band of the Royal Regiment of Wales, T.A. during Newport Mayoral Parade, June 1980 (Image: NQ) British Legion march through Pontypool on September 27, 1986. Picture: Jeffrey F. Morgan (Image: NQ) A civic parade on Godfrey Road, Newport in June, 1990 (Image: NQ) The Ermine Street Guard parade outside the Roman Baths, Caerleon, 1990 (Image: NQ) A memorial parade at Chepstow (Image: NQ) Monmouth Regiment parade in 1989 (Image: NQ) The head of the Royal Regiment of Wales parading through Newport in 1982 (Image: NQ) The salute during the march past of the parade to mark the 2nd birthday of the Cwmbran TA (Image: NQ) Beating the Retreat at Crickhowell Castle July 1986 (Image: NQ) A D-Day memorial commemoration parade was held in Newport to mark the 70th anniversary in 2014. Pictured are veterans marching along the High Street, on their way to the D-Day stone memorial (Image: NQ) Soldiers from A Company, 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh with a memorial stone outside Nantyglo Senior Citizen Hall (Image: NQ)
Leader Live
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Event at Park in the Past on the Wrexham-Flintshire border
Park in the Past, in Hope, hosted Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge, taking place over two days of immersive fun, showcasing the essential role of the auxiliary forces in shaping the military and cultural landscape of Roman Britain. The family-friendly event brought history to life, and included Britain's Big Fort Build - a unique experimental archaeology challenge to build a full-scale size authentic Roman fort - set in a 120-acre landscaped venue, and chance to 'Meet the Romans'. Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge event at Park in the Past. Picture: Karl Eastwood Operations director and organiser Paul Harston said: "Our annual Auxilia event is now a firm favourite with people, attracting visitors from all over the UK who want a taste of life in Roman Britain. Read more: Family fun as Chester Racecourse hosts 'Roman Day' "In fact, Park in the Past is the only place in the country where you can enjoy an exciting immersive experience in a full-size reconstructed Roman fort, populated with Roman infantry soldiers and cavalry performing displays, as well as craftspeople and traders demonstrating their skills." Media and PR director Phil Hirst added: "We're really delighted that hundreds of families and visitors flocked to the Park and were amazed to see how fantastic it looks with our new commander's HQ building. "The fort was buzzing with activity and our living history camp felt like a huge film set. In July, the famous Ermine Street Guard reenactment group are descending on the fort to wow visitors with their drills and displays."
