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Home > Heritage > Here comes the cavalry

Here comes the cavalry

By Caroline King - August 28, 2010Posted in : Heritage

Romans - English Heritage When: 29th & 30th August 2010, 12noon – 5pm

Where: Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland

£: General admission is 5.50, concessions 5, children 3.40 and English Heritage members free.  There is an extra £1 charge for every child over five participating in the event.

What is it?

See a duo of Roman cavalry troopers from the time of the conquest of Britain and the 1st century AD.  The troopers and their steeds will be put through their paces with demonstrations of a variety of weapons.  Plus, for all junior Romans there will be hands-on Time Travellers activities.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Chesters Roman Fort, English Heritage, North East, The Cavalry Fort

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