Recreating the past for live events, TV and film

The Colchester Roman Spectacular

Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Essex

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2008

Roman chariot racing,  gladiatorial combat and legionary soldiers - living history -  static displays and more!

Come and enjoy a fantastic weekend of Roman themed events staged by EventPlan on behalf of Snake in the Grass Limited in the superb setting of Lower castle Park - right next to the Roman city wall and a javelin's throw from the Castle (which is famously built on the foundations of the Temple of Claudius). The show includes (so far, more to come!);

- Thrilling chariot racing staged by Horses Impossible

- Full on Gladiatorial combat by Britannia (who will also be sailing their Roman boat on the adjacent river)

- Impressive military displays by armoured Roman legionaries, auxiliaries and artillerymen of The Ermine Street Guard  and Legio XIIII Gemina Martia Victrix

- Roman cavalry and military mule with History Horse   and

- Wacky Roman entertainment - including Queen Boudicca's revolt refought with vegetables! - by Ancient Wisdom

- Living history and everyday life by The Colchester Roman Society

- Roman cookery by Sally Grainger

Groups and performers who would like to take part in this or other EventPlan events are invited to contact us for more details and click the link for our Standard terms and conditions for participation.

 

Special schools' day on Friday

Email for more information about Roman activities for school parties on friday 3rd October.

 

Trading opportunities

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Admission  prices

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A brief history of re-enactment

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Other events 2008

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Updated 9 April 2008