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01 Mar 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
An exclusive short story featuring Ann Cleeves' iconic detective Vera, Hadrian's Wall and Corbridge. Written exclusively for independent bookshop FORUM Books
01 Apr 2022 - 01 Apr 2023
Creatrix in Residence of Hadrian’s Wall is a experimental, experiential creative project exploring the strata of life, shifting through the bones in connection to the Wall as well as The Creative Way itself.
Beer Launch at Newcastle Beer Festival
06 Apr 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
To coincide with the 1900 years celebrations of Hadrian's Wall, Twice Brewed have decided to brew a Roman themed beer: If you could transport our brew kit back 1900 years what could have we brewed?
Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Buddle Street, Wallsend NE28 6HR
09 Apr 2022 - 12 Mar 2023, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
An exhibition which will explore who built Hadrian’s Wall and how.
Online and at various locations in Cumbria, Lancashire and London
21 May 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
Calling All Dacians! Join writers Bronwen Riley (UK) and Ioana Morpurgo (Romania) to explore in parallel the story of the Dacians on Hadrian's Wall.
Gilsland Village Hall, Gilsland
31 May 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
Gilsland Community Mosaic funded by the National Heritage Lottery. This project was designed to bring together local people of all ages to design and make a permanent artwork of Gilsland
Maryport
30 Sep 2022 - 12 Dec 2022
Maryport Folk is a creative community participation and audio project in partnership with Senhouse Roman Museum. It has been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Community Grants.
Saint Michael’s Church, Church Street, Stanwix, Carlisle, CA3 9DJ
08 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022
Part of the wonder walks series, join Effective Communities on a series of short accessible walks in Carlisle. The journey will take us fort to fort at the western edge of the northern frontier of the roman Empire.
Brampton Community Centre, Union Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BX
15 Nov 2022 - 10 Dec 2022, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Local Connections is an exhibition of poetry and art by the local community celebrating Hadrian's Wall using the What3words app as inspiration.
Various
16 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022
Elysium Theatre Company and Alnwick Playhouse present: REIVER - TALES FROM THE BORDERS by Steve Byron.
Various Locations
16 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022
A play by Steve Byron. Three powerful stories from the era of the Reivers, lawless families who terrorised the Anglo-Scottish Borders for four hundred years.
The Studio, The Heugh, Brampton
16 Nov 2022 - 21 Dec 2022
Come and help members of BlueJam's Brampton Improv Choir create a songbook for the Saturnalia celebrations!
Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD
22 Nov 2022 - 13 Dec 2022, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Creative writing at the Senhouse Roman Museum inspired by Saturnalia and rituals associated with Winter and the turning of the year.
Durham Cathedral and Queens Hall Arts
25 Nov 2022 - 02 Dec 2022
ROMA is a dance theatre production that explores the notions of belonging, nationhood and cross-cultural identity
Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, Ca15 6JD
27 Nov 2022 - 11 Dec 2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Family-friendly craft afternoons in the museum inspired by Saturnalia and the rituals associated with winter and the turning of the year. Suitable for all ages with families of all generations creating and having fun together
01 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
Create your own Saturnalia Event and help draw a close to the Hadrian's Wall 1900 Festival.
Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum,, Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill,, Hexham,, NE47 7JN
01 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2022, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Display of a feast for the festival of Saturnalia in the Activity Centre at Roman Vindolanda.Learn about the winter festival celebrated by the Romans and how our celebrations today have been shaped by these ancient gatherings
The Sill, Once Brewed, Hexham NE47 7AN, United Kingdom
01 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2023, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Over the last seven months, artist Karen MacDougall has been running an international arts and heritage project. From 1st December 2022 until 31st January 2023, the artworks will be on display at The Sill.
Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NB
02 Dec 2022 , 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Festival of Flame is an annual celebration of fire, music, poetry and community held at Hexham Abbey on the last Friday in November. “Illuminate” will encapsulate the themes of fire, light and knowledge.
St Michael's Church, Burgh by Sands, Carlisle
02 Dec 2022 , 2:00 pm
Dedication of new time-line stone by the Bishop of Carlisle. Recording and celebrating the first recorded African community, living as a community, in the UK.
Hardware House, Market Square, Haltwhistle, NE49 0BQ
02 Dec 2022 - 31 Dec 2022
Roman Health is an investigation into Roman medicine by people who know, from personal experience, about health treatments today. Zigzag members visited museums, talked to experts and undertook individual research.
YMCA Northumberland, North View Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9XQ
02 Dec 2022 , 7:30 pm
Join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre for the first of two nights of creativity, festivity, and fun, as we host Fools Fest!
Zoom
03 Dec 2022 , 10:30 am - 11:45 am
A fun interactive workshop that will teach you how to design and create your own animal masks.
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, Hexham, NE47 7AN
04 Dec 2022 , 10:30 am
Make a blank willow wreath ring and then let your creativity flow by decorating it with lots of freshly cut natural greenery. Expert tuition, materials, and equipment all provided.
The Battery Sea Brows Maryport Cumbria CA15 6JD
06 Dec 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
Senhouse Museum is offering a programme of events celebrating Saturnalia, community and creativity
08 Dec 2022 - 30 Dec 2022
Experience the incredible starry skies above Northumberland with astronomers from the Stargazing team at the Twice Brewed Inn.
10 Dec 2022 , 4:30 pm
As dusk settles and darkness falls, hear how the Romans lighted up their homes at Arbeia, South Shields' Roman Fort.
Highfield Middle School, Highfield Lane, Prudhoe, NE42 6EY
10 Dec 2022 , 7:30 pm
Join Mortal Fools Youth Theatre for the second of two nights of creativity, festivity, and fun, as we host Fools Fest!
Hexham Library, Queen's Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS
10 Dec 2022 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Northumberland Libraries at Hexham Library for a creative children's workshop to explore how Hadrian's Wall has changed over time and make an animation about the changes.
13 High St W, Wallsend NE28 8JP
10 Dec 2022 , 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Tyneside Art Studio is pleased to welcome visitors to their Saturnalia art exhibition.
The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre, Hexham, NE47 7AN
11 Dec 2022 , 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fan birds originated in Eastern Europe as a traditional decoration hung in the home that catches gentle breezes and so draws the eye too.
The Battery Sea Brows Maryport Cumbria CA15 6JD
11 Dec 2022 , 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Create a range of seasonal decorations and gifts inspired by Saturnalia and winter rituals.
Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT
16 Dec 2022
Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas Ceilidh at the Great North Museum: Hancock
Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9XD
16 Dec 2022 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This is a free film screening from St James and Benwell Centre for Heritage and Culture, hosted by Newcastle Libraries
Tullie House, Castle St, Carlisle CA3 8TP
16 Dec 2022 , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Triple A's 'Positive Pals' members will visit Tullie House museum to take part in a tour around the Roman Gallery and will have the opportunity to handle some Roman objects.
Village Hall, Gilsland
17 Dec 2022 , 10:45 am - 3:00 pm
A historic guided tour starting at Birdoswald Fort. Catherine Jarvis will talk about the history of the Fort from Pre-Roman times and beyond.
Gilsland Village Hall
17 Dec 2022 , 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Come and enjoy a Roman banquet with fun, games and entertainment celebrating the Roman Festival of Saturnalia.
Great North Museum: Hancock Barras Bridge Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PT
17 Dec 2022 , 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Meet three beautiful reindeer and learn about exploration in the Frozen South pole.
Cramlington Library, The Hub at Cramlington, Forum Way , Cramlington, NE23 6YB
17 Dec 2022 , 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Northumberland Libraries at Cramlington Library for a creative children's workshop to explore how Hadrian's Wall has changed over time and make an animation about the changes.
Walton Reading Rooms cafe
17 Dec 2022 , 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Walk from Walton to Banks East Turret to visit the best-preserved observation tower in the western sector of Hadrian’s Wall. 7
17 Dec 2022 - 23 Dec 2022
The celebration of Saturnalia in Park Matilo is added to this series as a partner event on the European continent.
Harraby Community Centre, Edgehill Rd, Carlisle CA1 3SN
19 Dec 2022 , 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
On behalf of Food Carlisle, the Rural Regeneration Unit is organising a children’s Saturnalia celebration at Harraby Community Centre
Waterton Hall, Warwick Square, Carlisle CA1 1NG
20 Dec 2022 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A gathering to celebrate as the Romans did by feasting on some delicious food, playing games and singing.
The Sill, Once Brewed, Hexham NE47 7AN
21 Dec 2022 , 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Batida Da Rua, Hexham's premier percussion group, will perform an hour of hip shaking and ground quaking rhythms. Finishing with the debut performance of a brand new piece titled Saturnalia