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The Romans Are Coming!

Andover Museum & the Museum of the Iron Age, 6 Church Close, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1DP

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Other / Multiple

This Heritage Open Day, history isn’t just behind glass, it’s marching right through the front doors! For one day only, the legendary Butser IX Legion is taking over Andover Museum!

Our peaceful Iron Age ancestors are about to get a serious wake-up call, and we need your family to come and see the action! Whether you want to side with the local Celtic tribes or train to become a Roman soldier, there is a piece of living history waiting for every little warrior.



What to Expect

Meet the Legion: Get up close and personal with fully armored Roman soldiers. Touch the heavy shields, see the gleaming swords, and find out what life was really like on the frontline.

Kid’s Roman School Room: Think your little ones have what it takes to pass Roman school? Let them try out some Roman numerals mathematics.

Discover local history: Explore how the local Iron Age tribes lived right here in Hampshire before the Romans arrived.

Best of all? It’s completely FREE! As part of Heritage Open Days, entry to the event and won’t cost you a single denarius!

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
11am - 3pm

Location & directions

Andover Museum & the Museum of the Iron Age, 6 Church Close, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1DP

Contact on day:
Ian Grierson
Telephone number:
+441264366283

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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