The Vicus is an historical re-enactment society that portrays the Roman invasion of Britain in the 1st century AD, from the initial invasion of Claudius in 43 AD, though the revolt of Boudicca in 60-61 AD to the final battle against Roman rule at Mons Graupius in Scotland in 84 AD. They portray military and civilian life for both the native iron-age tribes of Britain and the invading Roman Empire.
Watch the soldiers at training and see who fares best in battle – the Celts or the Romans?
Programme for the day
11am – Try your hand at Military Drill with the Vicus drill commander
12 noon – A talk and demonstration of Celtic and Roman weapons and armour and a talk through of the weapons & armour.
3pm – Celts v. Romans : pitting the native Britons against the invading Roman army!
4pm – Try your hand at Military Drill with the Vicus drill commander
Experience the Iron Age will also be on hand all weekend, giving visitors a chance to try their hand at Iron Age warrior training and to see what life was like in Britannia at the time of the Roman invasion.