Step back in time this Summer with Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport

• Attractions, Education, Exhibitions, Features, History, Kids, Local Attractions, Local History, School Holidays, Summer, Take the kids, What's on
• 14th July 2026
• Cumbria Guide

STEP BACK IN TIME THIS SUMMER History comes to life this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum in Maryport, with a packed programme of activities, guided tours and hands on experiences for visitors of all ages. by Danni Murphy Home to one of the UK’s finest collections of Roman artefacts, the museum is offering plenty of […]

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FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT: What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer

• Attractions, Explore, Features, Kids, Local Attractions, School Holidays, Summer, Take the kids, What's on
• 8th July 2026
• Cumbria Guide

FANTASTIC FAMILY DAYS OUT What’s happening in Cumbria this Summer… by Danni Murphy Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Luckily, Cumbria is packed with fantastic attractions that combine fun, learning, adventure and history. Whether your children love planes, castles, pirates, art, museums or Roman soldiers, there’s something for everyone […]

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Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026

• Books, Creative Cumbria, Events, Features
• 19th January 2026
• Cumbria Guide

Light Over Water: Stories of Discovery Maryport Arts & Literature Festival returns to Senhouse Roman Museum for 2026. by Danni Murphy Maryport’s much-loved Arts and Literature Festival returns each year, bringing inspiring stories, fresh ideas, and creative voices to the historic Senhouse Roman Museum. Known for its thoughtful themes and diverse programme of talks, readings, […]

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Step into the past this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum’s Living History Days

• Attractions, Education, Events, Features, History, Local Attractions, School Holidays, Summer, Take the kids, What's on
• 10th July 2025
• Cumbria Guide

Step into the past this summer at Senhouse Roman Museum’s Living History Days — part of an exciting programme of themed events in the holidays! by Danielle Murphy The Senhouse Roman Museum is thrilled to announce a series of engaging summer events, the Roman Living History Days, set to take place in July and August […]

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What’s On @ Senhouse Roman Museum

• Education, Events, Features, Kids, What's on
• 3rd July 2024
• Cumbria Guide

WHAT’S ON @ SENHOUSE ROMAN MUSEUM Discover our Roman history this summer with a whole host of exciting Roman themed activities! by Danni Murphy Guided Tours of the Fort Every Sunday starting at 2pm, from Sunday 7th April to Sunday 27th October. Summer Roman Festival Roman Roadshow Open Day with Magnus and Flavia Monday 22nd […]

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Maryport Arts and Literature Festival 2024: Life on the Edge

• Artists, Books, Cumbria Towns, Events, Features, Festivals, Local Attractions, Stuff to do, What's on
• 23rd January 2024
• Cumbria Guide

Maryport Arts and Literature Festival 2024: Life on the Edge Talking trees, the ecology crisis and historic battles for justice will be among the topics discussed at the Maryport Arts and Literature Festival – back for its 14th year on 1st March at the Senhouse Roman Museum. This year’s theme will be ‘Life on the […]

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Medicine & Health Care in Roman Britain

Medicine & Health Care in Roman Britain Dr Nick Summerton Wednesday, 19th October, 2022. Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport 9.30am – 5.00pm Tickets: £25 can be booked by contacting the museum – 01900 816168 Finding ways to cope with illnesses and injuries have been constant concerns throughout all human history. Written records together with archaeological finds […]

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Senhouse Roman Museum Celebrates 1900 years of Hadrian’s Wall

• Features
• 5th July 2022
• Cumbria Guide

Senhouse Roman Museum Celebrates 1900 years of Hadrian’s Wall – Sitting high on the Cumbrian coast and looking out across the Solway you will find Senhouse Roman Museum. The museum sits right next to a Roman fort which was built in the first century AD and is believed to have been rebuilt during the reign […]

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A Roman Temple Rediscovered

• Features, Stuff to do
• 2nd September 2021
• Cumbria Guide

A Roman Temple Rediscovered – In 1880 Joseph Robinson, a Maryport bank manager and amateur archaeologist, discovered the remains of a Roman  temple under farm land near Maryport. This resulted in what we would interpret as community engagement in the form of a number of townspeople heading out to explore the site with sounding rods […]

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Kids Round Up

• Features, Stuff to do, Take the kids, What's on
• 2nd September 2021
• Cumbria Guide

Kids Round Up… Well before you know it Halloween and the October half-term will be here in a flash and once again, those with kids and grandkids will no doubt be planning how to fill the time during the break. Thankfully there will be lots to see and do around the county, but don’t hurt […]

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