Eight hundred re-enactors are just days away from recreating 2,000 years of battles in Upton.

Organised by Worcester Re-enactors, the Worcestershire Living History Show will take place, the event is the biggest multi-period living history and battle re-enactment event in the region.

Visitors will be able to meet more than 800 soldiers and civilians spanning 2,000 years of history, from Roman times to both World Wars.


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There will be battle re-enactments, displays, and activities from the Roman Empire, the Medieval era, the English Civil Wars, and the Napoleonic period.

Brian Bullock, chairman of Worcester Re-enactors, said: "This event is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to step back in time and experience history in a hands-on, exciting way.

"It’s our biggest show yet, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone in Upton and beyond."

There will also be food and drink stalls, a beer tent, and a market.

Tickets are £10 for adults, £5 for children aged five to 16, and free for children under five.

The event will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday on the weekend of September 21-22 at Fish Meadow.