Celebrate the opening of a new Romans to Railways circular trail with an afternoon of FREE activities to help you explore this wildlife haven. Whether you’re interested in woodland wildlife or discovering more about the sites Rail and Roman history. Drop in any time between 12pm and 4pm. Everyone welcome. (U18s must be accompanied by an adult).
EXPLORE WILD WOODLANDS
- CIRCULAR TRAIL: Take a walk around the new circular trail with improved paths. Now wider, more level and easier to walk, or use a pushchair on and is even suitable for wheelchair users. Just over 1km in length, mostly flat, with a couple of short slopes. Way-markers, metalwork, mosaics and seating installed around the trail celebrate the site’s rich rail and Roman history and its wild woodlands.
- Mosaic trail: Pick up our FREE TRAILMAP on the day and seek out all 15 creatures enjoying Engine Lonnings wild woodlands! Take the challenge to find all 9 mosaics at resting places and 4 metal birds perched on waymarkers around the circular trail.
- Woodland safari: Help us find out more about the little critters that live in the meadow.
- Creative woodland crafts: Join one of our woodland craft sessions learn some new woodland skills.
CELEBRATE ROMAN HISTORY
- Mosaic making: Get creative, become a ‘mosaicist’ and design and make your very own mini-mosaic to take home.
- Stone carving: Try your hand at stone carving.
- Dress like a Roman: Soldier, Noble or Emperor, try on and model the colourful wardrobe of the Romans.
DISCOVER RAILWAY HISTORY
- Way-markers and metalwork around the trail celebrate the site’s rail history. You’ll find locomotive names and numbers in seating and installations and the use of railway track in the creation of the path way-markers.
- ‘Canal Shed’ history tour: Regular guided tours exploring the site and its role in repairing and servicing steam locomotives. The tour is kindly led by members of the Carlisle Waverley Viaduct Trust.
