Victorian railway travellers would have traditionally taken excursions to the seaside, and Locomotion will host its first ever seaside-themed pirate event, Pirate ‘Train’ing, on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August.
At the Pirate-themed event visitors can listen to stories from notorious pirate Captain Raggybeard and become a real pirate and hunt for treasure in our giant sand-pit. If you find a gold doubloon, you will get an Official Pirate Certificate. There will also be pirate-themed craft activities, giant games and outdoor play area. Storytelling sessions with Captain Raggybeard will take place at 10.30am, 11.15am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. Pirate costumes are also welcome at port Locomotion.
Local residents are also invited to attend the museum’s Residents’ Day on Monday 25th August.Staff say that the day is an ideal opportunity for residents to find out more about the museum’s events programme and additional activities available to visitors and volunteers at the museum. There will be presentations about the museum at 11am and 2pm in the Hackworth Room.
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