Weapons and Warriors – Father’s Day on the Farm
Sunday 20th June 2021 10am – 4pm
Normal admission: Tickets must be pre-booked
Have a hands-on day out this Father’s Day and discover what life was like in the Roman Army!
Find out how the Roman army lived and fought in Britain with the Butser IX Legion and test your mettle with a spear-throwing activity!
Discover ancient weapons and be amazed by the lives of brave warriors. Find out how the Roman army lived and fought in Britain with the Butser IX Legion and test your mettle with a spear-throwing activity!
Would you have been courageous enough to join the Legion?
Did you know?
Every legionary could carry a pack weighing 90lb (40kg) for up to 20 miles each day. (That’s heavier than an average male dalmation, or about half the weight of a beer keg!)
All activities are being planned in a Covid secure way, and we will be limiting numbers on site in order to comply with social distancing and give the best experience for all. We are pleased to have been awarded a ‘Good to Go’ certification from Visit England in recognition of the steps we have taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. For more information about the extra safety steps we’ve taken please visit our Reopening Page.