Roman Re-Enactment
Tuesday, 30 May in Priory Park
Join us in Priory Park from 11am to 4pm on Tuesday, 30 May for a thrilling spectacle of re-enactment, brought to you by Legio Secunda Augusta, one of Europe's leading Roman re-enactment groups. From gladiators in combat, to Roman soldiers in action, this expert team will provide an unforgettable live experience, educating and entertaining you in equal measures!
This event is free of charge.
Roman Re-Enactment
Roman Re-Enactment
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Find out about life in the Roman army through a fantastic range of static displays such as a military camp complete with Roman artillery and a field medicine tent.
Plus, learn more about the lives of ordinary Romans, from cooking and home life, to slavery and religion.
This interactive re-enactment will encourage audience participation and spectators are encouraged to dress up. A pop-up shop selling Roman souvenirs and merchandise will be available throughout the event.
Legio Secunda Augusta is one of Europe's pre-eminent Roman re-enactment groups and encompasses the full range of military and civil life - from artillery, to slaves, medical staff and music. They provide an unforgettable live experience for anyone witnessing a re-enactment.
Show Times
The Roman Re-Enactment is an outdoor event and will go ahead unless exceptional weather occurs. In the event that we do need to cancel, we will communicate this via our website and social media pages. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for the most up to date information.
| 11 am | Military Show and Talk | Was life in the Roman army as exciting as it looks?! Find out about the kit soldiers wore and the training they did. Watch manoeuvres, a military march and pledge your allegiance by swearing an oath. |
| 12 pm | Slave Auction and Talk | Join our slave auction and learn more about the various fates Roman slaves met and what their lives would have been like. |
| 1 pm | Gladiator Show and Talk | Learn about the history of gladiators and gladiator fights. Help the editor of the games decide the fate of a criminal before trying your hand at gladitorial combat. |
| 2.30pm | Military Show and Talk | Was life in the Roman army as exciting as it looks?! Find out about the kit soldiers wore and the training they did. Watch manoeuvres, a military march and pledge your allegiance by swearing an oath. |
Roman Peg Dolls craft activity running at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 3pm. Advance booking is recommended.
Plus!
- As well as talks, demonstrations, craft activities and static displays, we'll be joined by Fishbourne Roman Palace who will be offering a range of activities from traditional Roman crafts to mini archaeological excavations.
- Meet the Chichester District Archaeological Society team who will be talking about their archaeological digs in Priory Park, and watch a dig in action!
- Food and drink will be available to purchase in the park.
Please note that Priory Park is a dog-free park, and dogs will not be permitted at this event.