Roman Tales

Every day our multi-talented, multi-skilled team with be presenting live combat demonstrations and dramatic performances as they bring history to life.

There will be six live shows everyday. Three from the following, repeated morning and afternoon:

• Combat: Gladiators! (Daily)
  Witness the clash of two mighty gladiators in the arena! Discover their weapons & fighting style. Who wins? You decide…
• Combat: Roman v Celt (Daily)
  Watch this clash of two iconic warrior cultures armed with sword, shield and spear.
• Steel and Stripes (Saturday 25, Sunday 26, and Monday 27 October, Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November only)
  Explore the weapons of the arena with a gladiator, and meet his fiercest four-legged opponent.
• Androcles and the Tiger (Tuesday 28, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 October only)
  Join our travelling players for an engaging puppet show; a new spin on the well-known folk tale of a Roman slave and a mighty tiger.

Please check the daily programme timetable on arrival at the museum.

Royal Armouries reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notification.

Pick up a free trail and explore the museum. 

Discover some fascinating facts about the many types of animals you can find in the galleries.

These free craft activities will be available every day of the half-term holidays, between 11am and 3pm.

Drop-in and have a go at:

• Creating a gladiator helmet
• Making your own roman mosaic

Suitable for all ages, adult supervision required.

Don't miss your last chance to visit our Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum exhibition.

Time slots
10am to 11am | 11am to 12pm | 12pm to 1pm | 1pm to 2pm | 2pm to 3pm | 3pm to 4pm | 4pm to 5pm

We recommend allowing 45 minutes for your visit to the exhibition.

Tickets:

• Adult £6.50
• Child/Concessions: £4.00
• Under 3: Free

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