The Romans will be invading Huntingdon next weekend, giving people the opportunity to experience life some 2,000 years ago.

The event, organised by the Cromwell Museum, in Huntingdon, takes place on July 1/2 and includes re-enactors and a history encampment at Castle Hills Park.

There will be Roman soldier drill displays, gladiator combats and other activities throughout each day.

This is also the opening event for the 2023 Huntingdonshire History Festival, a community event running for the next month which aims to bring the rich story of the area to life for local people and visitors to the town.

Members of the Roman Military Research Society (14th Legion), Longthorpe Legion Living History Group (9th Legion) and Legio II Augusta re-enactment groups will be attending.

There will be combats, talks on Roman religion, living history displays including the chance to find out more about life 2,000 years ago, including food, medicine and art. There will also be family craft activities and Roman themed Lego displays both days.

Stuart Orme, curator of the Cromwell Museum, said: "With the warm weather and people looking for fun activities this event is a great opportunity for all the family to explore part of the rich heritage of Huntingdon.

"The Roman story of Huntingdon will be brought to life by our re-enactors, yards away from where Ermine Street crossed the River Great Ouse and just across the river from the site of the Roman town of Durovigutum, modern day Godmanchester."

The Romans are Coming event runs from 11am until 4pm on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 at Castle Hills Park in Huntingdon.

Admission is free of charge. For more details of the Huntingdonshire History Festival and the Cromwell Museum, visit the museum’s website at: www.cromwellmuseum.com.