A historic battle between Saxons, Romans and Celts!
Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.
Witness the Battle for Britannia in one of our biggest re‑enactment events of the year! Join us for a full weekend of immersive living history and thrilling combat displays as we explore how Britain defended itself against powerful invaders across centuries - from the might of Rome to the arrival of war bands from continental Europe.
Step back into the Roman world with The Vicus and meet Romans and Iron Age Britons as you discover what life was like in the Roman Empire during the 1st and 2nd centuries.
Come face‑to‑face with fierce Saxon warriors from Herigeas Hundas and learn how the people we now call the Anglo‑Saxons made Britain their home in the 5th century.
Action‑packed combat and archery displays will bring history to life, showcasing authentic weapons, warriors, and battlefield tactics, and revealing how conflict transformed daily life in Hampshire during these turbulent periods.
Our living history encampments invite you to experience the sights, sounds, and even smells of the past, with skilled craftspeople demonstrating the skills and trades that shaped everyday life.
Don’t miss the excitement of Butser Ancient Farm’s very own Gladiatorial Games! The wealthy owner of the villa seeks to honour the Roman gods, and gladiators will clash in spectacular bouts for glory and honour - with the crowd deciding their fate.
Expect an unforgettable weekend of battles, combat displays, and immersive history. Meet the everyday people of the past - from the first Romans in Britain to Saxon settlers in search of a new home - and see the striking differences between a Roman legionary, an Iron Age warrior, and a Saxon fighter brought vividly to life.
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.