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Weapons and Warriors: Father’s Day with the Romans

Name: Weapons and Warriors: Father’s Day with the Romans
Start: 2026-06-20
End: 2026-06-21
Location: Butser Ancient Farm

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Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Sunday, 21 June 2026

Butser Ancient Farm

Chalton Ln, Clanfield, PO8 0BG

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Dads and father figures go FREE! Get hands-on with the past this Father’s Day and meet the Romans of the IX Legion. Find out how the army lived and fought in Britain with living history demonstrations and combat displays, and test your mettle with a spear-throwing activity!

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