Events

Wasail at the farm

Legion at Butser Ancient Farm This is your first chance to see the legion in action at the farm in 2025

Legion at Butser Ancient Farm This is your first chance to see the legion in action at the farm in 2025

Meet the Celts The ninth legion have been invited to the Iron Age museum in Andover. We have many members who represent the indigenous Celtic people of Britannia during the Roman period. Come to Andover to find out all about them!  

Beltain The annual Beltain festival is the highlight of the year at Butser Ancient farm, celebrating the Celtic spring festival. The evening with a procession to a 40 foot high wicker man which is then set on fire - an event based on an account by Julius Caesar. Fancy dress is encouraged! Be aware that …

Legion at Butser Ancient Farm Come and see the mighty 9th Legion at Butser Ancient Farm!

Legion at Butser Ancient Farm Come and see the mighty 9th Legion at Butser Ancient Farm!

Weapons and Warriors The Butser IX legion will be back at the farm demonstrating Roman weaponry and techniques that transformed a small town into the greatest empire of the ancient world.

Weapons and Warriors The Butser IX legion will be back at the farm demonstrating Roman weaponry and techniques that transformed a small town into the greatest empire of the ancient world.