The Romans are coming! This is how to get involved in the takeover of Brockholes nature reserve this summer
Something different to try this summer with the kids.
Seize the day and visit Brockholes for some Roman-themed fun this summer.
Historical re-enactment and research group the Roman Military Research Society will march onto the floating Visitor Village, dressed in authentic Roman clothes over the August Bank Holiday.
The Roman Takeover Fete will take place on the Visitor Village from Saturday, August 29 to Monday, August 31, from 10am-4pm, and stalls will showcase Roman artifacts, fashion, models demonstrating Roman architecture and traditional games.
Weaponry on display will include two catapults, bows, slingshot, javelins and a reproduction of the first known European crossbow, the “arcuballista”. There will also be live demonstrations of Roman combat, cooking and firing of the Roman ballista.
Children can join the Roman Citizen Training School where they learn about Roman citizenship and explore armour and weapons before forming a shield wall and participating in a battle challenge (parents vs children). Tickets for this are £5 and they receive a certificate of Roman citizenship and a wooden sword.
The Brockholes education team will be running Roman workshops where children can choose from building a Roman fort, creating Roman crafts and games or trying fire lighting and making bread on a fire.
There will still be many of the popular elements of the usual summer village fete for people to enjoy including bouncy castles, crafts, games and cookie decorating.
Tickets
Adults £8, Children (under 16) £15, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £33, Children (under 4) free.
Visit the Brockholes website for more information.