Erewash Museum continues its summer holiday fun with Roman’s Week from 2nd to 7th August, when drop-in craft activities will be on offer.
The free activities will take place on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 11am and 3pm and parents and children can go along and join in the fun.
In addition, ‘Potted History’ will host Roman pottery workshops on Tuesday 3rd August when children will have the opportunity to make their own Roman-style pot to take home. Booking is essential for these workshops, contact the Museum on 0115 907 1141.
Roman Week is part of the summer-long activities lined up at Erewash Museum every day of the school holidays. Anyone wanting more information on the summer programme should contact 0115 907 1141 or log on to www.erewashmuseum.co.uk.
Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, said:
“The Roman Week event at Erewash Museum is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience history ‘come alive’ and they will also be able to make their own roman pot with ‘Potted History’ over the summer holidays.”
Erewash Museum is just off the High Street in Ilkeston Town centre, a short walk from the Market Place. Admission is free and it is open Monday to Saturday from 10am-4pm during school holidays.
