Discover Life in Roman Britain with the Butser IX Legion
Activities free with your admission! *
Normal entrance prices apply.
A contingent from the Butser IX Roman Legion will be in residence around the Roman Villa at Butser Ancient Farm with demonstrations, roman cooking, crafts, games and more. Discover living history and combat reenactments and find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
This event is part of Chichester Roman Week - a district wide celebration of all things Roman and the wonderful Romano British history we have beneath our feet!
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.