Sunday 5th May, 11am - 5pm
Roman Roadshow Open Day - Free entry for all
Drop-in and find out about the exciting plans we have for the future development of the museum. Have your say about the options and share what you would like to see the museum doing over the next ten years+. Meet Tony of Lost in Stone and see stone carving in action. Family-friendly activities all day. Tours of the fort starting at 2pm.
Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, this event is the first of many over the next few months where the people of Maryport and Cumberland have an opportunity to learn more about their Roman heritage and have a say in how their museum can grow into the future.
EVENTS 2024
Every Sunday starting at 2pm (7 April to 27 October)
Guided tour of the Roman fort led by a volunteer guide. Available for museum visitors and weather permitting. The tours take place over uneven ground, which may be wet. Please wear suitable footwear. Due to the presence of sheep, dogs (except registered assistance dogs) are not allowed on the tours. We are grateful to the landowner (Cultura Trust) for permission to access the site for the tours.
Maryport Arts and Literature Festival: Life on the Edge
The festival workshops can be enjoyed at various venues in Maryport and the Solway Coast with writing, art and craft where anyone is welcome to create. See the festival page for more details.
Creative writing, art and photography workshops in the museum and other venues in Maryport and the Solway Coast.
The creative writing workshops will be led by author and poet, Angela Locke.
The freestyle art/craft workshops will be led by local arts practitioner Joe Kewin.
The photography workshops will be led by freelance photographer Tom Kay.
The workshops are suitable for all abilities and levels of experience (no previous experience required). The aim is to have fun creating in a supportive and encouraging environment. All workshops will use the venues and wider landscape as inspiration.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance by contacting the museum or through the museum’s Eventbrite page.
The workshops include a break: bring along a sandwich, snack or picnic.
The festival is supported by an Arts Council England Project Grant. We ask participants to contribute a small donation / pay what you can (suggested donation £5/workshop).
How to pay: please ring the museum (01900 816168) to pay by credit or debit card, or pay on the day (cash only at non-museum venues).
Monday 29th April, 11am – 3pm: Art and Craft.
Venue: The Settlement, High Street, Maryport (CA15 6BQ)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Wednesday 1st May, 11am – 2pm: Creative Writing.
Venue: The Centre @ Ewanrigg, Maryport (CA15 8HN)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Monday 6th May, 11am – 3pm: Art and Craft.
Venue: Senhouse Roman Museum (CA15 6JD)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Tuesday 7th May, 11am – 2pm: Creative Writing.
Venue: Senhouse Roman Museum (CA15 6JD)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Wednesday 8th May, 11am – 4pm(ish): Photography.
Venue: Senhouse Roman Museum (CA15 6JD)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Thursday 9th May, 11am – 4pm(ish): Photography.
Venue: Senhouse Roman Museum (CA15 6JD)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Tuesday 14th May, 11am – 3pm: Art and Craft.
Venue: Allonby Village Hall (CA15 6QD)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Tuesday 28th May, 11am – 3pm: Art and Craft.
Venue: Culterham Village Hall, Mawbray (CA15 6QT)
BOOK HERE (TAKES YOU TO AN EVENTBRITE BOOKING PAGE)
Events may be subject to change
Sunday 5th May, 11am - 5pm: Roman Roadshow Open Day including stone carving demonstration with Tony of Lost in Stone
