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Battle for Britannia


a historic battle between Saxons, romans, and Celts!

Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.

Witness the Saxon invasion of England in one of our biggest reenactment displays of the year! Join us for a full weekend of living history and spectacular battles, as the Romans and Celts defend their homes against a warband of invading Saxons from re-enactment group Herigeas Hundas!

It’s the end of the 4th Century AD, and the Roman empire is in its dying days. So when Saxon raiders set their sights upon the beautiful landscape of Butser Ancient Farm, it’s up to the resident Romans and Celts to defend their homes! Who will win this clash of ages and reign victorious over Butser?

An immersive weekend of combat displays, battles, living history, and more. Meet every day people from the past, from the last Romans in Britain to the Saxons looking for a new home, and see the difference between a Roman legionary, a Celtic fighter, and a Saxon warrior in action!

Don’t forget to bring some pennies as there will be a Saxon traders tent selling some of their beautiful crafts throughout the weekend.

witness a clash of conquerors

  • Watch battles and combat displays from three groups of warriors

  • Explore immersive encampments and buildings to see every day life in the past

  • Discover more about Anglo Saxon and Roman life with talks and demonstrations

  • Get hands-on and see, touch, and have a go with different items and crafts


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.

Earlier Event: May 11
Flintknapping Weekend