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Weapons and Warriors - Father's Day Roman Reenactment


Discover Life in the Roman army with the Butser IX Legion

Activities free with your admission! *
Normal entrance prices apply.

Have a hands-on day out this Father’s Day and discover what life was like in the Roman Army!

Discover ancient weapons and be amazed by the lives of brave warriors. Find out how the Roman army lived and fought in Britain with reenactments from the Butser IX Legion and test your mettle with a spear-throwing activity! 

Discover the Roman Legion

  • Find out what life would have been like in the Roman Army - do you have what it takes to join the legion?

  • See our Roman Villa brought to life with demonstrations of daily life from cooking to board games.

  • Get hands-on and learn an ancient skill like spinning or carving chalk as you explore our open air site.

Please be aware many of our guided activities and demonstrations are delivered by our wonderful volunteers and may be subject to change on the day.

*Additional charge applies for have-a-go archery activity, subject to availability.


Annual Passholders get free admission to the farm any day we’re open for general admission — you only need to visit twice before you’re quid’s in! Learn more.

DOGS: Please feel free to bring your dogs with you! We just ask that they are well-behaved and kept on leads at all times.

REFUNDS: If we aren’t able to open the farm on the day of your visit, you will of course be completely refunded. Unfortunately in any other circumstances we aren’t able to offer refunds.

COVID-19: We’re still being careful, and will follow the government advice at the time. We’re a mostly-outdoors site, and encourage people to mask indoors if it makes them more comfortable. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to self-isolate when you’re due to visit, please stay at home and take care of yourself.

Later Event: June 15
Bronze Casting Workshops - June