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Home > Heritage > Sign up as a soldier for Roman Army Week

Sign up as a soldier for Roman Army Week

By Caroline King - September 24, 2011Posted in : Heritage

Roman Week at Fishbourne Palace, West Sussex When: 24th – 28th October 2011

Where: Fishbourne Roman Palace, Fishbourne, West Sussex

£: Adults 7.90 and children 4.20

What is it?

Want to know what it was like to be a Roman soldier?  Then sign up as a Roman soldier at Fishbourne Palace and qualify for a whole host of activities which include a marching drill, sword and spear practice, archery and tasting Roman food.  You can also claim a day’s wages in the form of a replica Roman coin and a certificate.

More info: www.sussexpast.co.uk

Tagged With: Family events, Fishbourne Palace, Roman Soldier Week, South West, West Sussex events

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