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Discover our ancient past! Open air archaeology museum covering 10,000 years of history. We're learning about the past by recreating it!
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See how our ancestors lived, learn some ancient skills, and explore our ancient buildings, recreated from real UK archaeology:
🌿 a Stone Age farm (and standing stone!)
⚒️ a Bronze Age roundhouse
🛖 a Celtic village
⚔️ a Roman villa
🍻 two Saxon longhalls (with a medicine garden!)

Open weekends and school holidays, and weekdays termtime for school trips. We also have a full programme of special even

ts including living history displays, spectacular Celtic and Viking festivals, practical workshops, kids holiday camps, and more. Support our work and see our video documentaries and demonstrations at butserplus.com

01/09/2026

That’s a wrap on the summer holidays! ☀️

It’s been a busy few weeks here at Butser, with holiday camps, workshops and lots of visitors exploring the site.

Now we’re heading into a busy autumn term, packed with school visits, workshops and, of course, Equinox to look forward to! ⚔️🔥

We’re also back to our regular opening hours. From today we are open to the public weekends only, 10am - 4pm (last admission 2:30pm). 🌿

View our full opening times and information on our website. ✨

31/08/2026

✨ Equinox trader spotlight ✨

Meet more of the talented makers joining us at Equinox this September! Including handcrafted silverware, beautiful jewellery and artwork inspired by the past, there’s something for everyone. 🌿

Steelmaiden Artisan Silversmith
Handcrafted silverware based on traditional silversmithing methods of raising, chasing and repoussé.

Silverstrand Jewellery
Handcrafted jewellery inspired by Saxon, Norse and Celtic designs.

The Wood Beyond The World
Beautiful cards and artwork created on wood.

These unique handcrafted pieces are a big part of what makes Equinox special! ✨

Book your tickets and explore the festival this September! 🔥

29/08/2026

Our Viking boat has its foundations set… ⚔️🌿 Will you be there this September to celebrate the Autumn Equinox?

28/08/2026

What can archaeological evidence tell us about extreme weather in Britain? ☀️🌧️

From Stone Age charcoal deposits to Roman-era tree rings, our latest YouTube video explores how heatwaves, drought and changing climates affected Britain thousands of years ago, and how people adapted.

At a time when extreme heat and wildfires are affecting communities around the world, looking at the past can help us better understand the changing conditions we face today.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/

27/08/2026

We’re OPEN this Bank Holiday weekend! 🌿✨

This weekend explore over 10,000 years of history, discover our reconstructed ancient buildings and get hands-on with the past.

And on Sunday and Monday, step into Roman Britain with our Roman Reenactment Weekend! 🏺⚔️

The Butser IX Legion will be bringing our Roman Villa to life with demonstrations, Roman cooking, crafts, games and more. Discover daily life in the Roman period and try your hand at ancient skills.

Book your tickets now! 🔥

https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/

25/08/2026

✨ Equinox trader spotlight ✨

Meet some of the talented makers joining us at Equinox this September! From ancient-inspired jewellery to traditional crafts and handmade goods, there’ll be plenty to discover and take home. 🌿

Studio Rua
Handcrafted jewellery made using the age-old technique of lost wax casting.

Modern Woolfare
Wool clothing, canvas goods and leather pieces, all made with a focus on traditional materials and craftsmanship.

Amongst The Gorse
Embossed copper pieces, textile art and lino prints inspired by British history and folklore.

Mando Metalsmith
Custom metalwork, Iron Age jewellery, household items and unique pieces made using recycled metal.

This is just a snippet of the talented traders you’ll find at Equinox. Stay tuned for more trader spotlights, and book your tickets now! 🔥

22/08/2026

Is your child imaginative, curious, and energetic? Do they like being outside, trying new things, and getting hands-on with fun activities? Send them on a time travelling adventure at Butser this Thursday, and let them find out for themselves! 🌿

As a special one-off day this summer, your child can make mosaics, create Roman jewellery, play ancient games, fire a Roman siege weapon and discover what life was like in the Roman period. 🏺

📅 Thursday 27th August
🎒 Ages 6-13

Book on our website today! 🔥
https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/activity-day-roman-summer

21/08/2026

Discover the art of mosaic making at our hands-on workshop this Saturday 26th September. ✨

Spend the day learning traditional mosaic techniques with two expert mosaic artists, using authentic materials and tools to create your own 20x20cm Roman style mosaic. 🏺

Slow down, get creative and try your hand at an ancient craft in the unique surroundings of Butser. 🎨

🗓 Saturday 26th September
🕤 9:30am - 3:30pm

Book your place on our website. 🔥
https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/mosaic-masterpieces

20/08/2026

Whipped cream and brioche... in the Iron Age? 🥖

It might sound unbelievable, but using only ingredients that would have been available over 2,000 years ago, we put experimental archaeology to the test to discover just how achievable these surprisingly indulgent foods might have been.

Watch the full video now on our YouTube channel! 🎥

https://www.youtube.com/

19/08/2026

Say hello to Nutmeg, Bella and Bronwyn, our trio of English Goats and very special members of the Butser family. 🌿🐐

🌱 Nutmeg is 2 years old and the fourth generation of her family to live at Butser, following her great-grandmother Yarrow, grandmother Bella and mother Sorrel.

🐐 Bella is 12 years old and has spent her entire life here. She’s Nutmeg’s grandmother and the oldest animal on site!

🌿 Bronwyn is 8 years old and, like Bella, was born right here at the farm.

Old English Goats are a rare breed, descending from the Neolithic era. Today, there are thought to be as few as 1,200 individuals remaining. We’re also proud to be part of the Old English Goat breeding programme and members of the English Goat Breeders Association, helping to support the future of the breed. 💚

Next time you visit Butser, make sure you stop by and say hello to our furry friends!

Address

Chalton Lane
Petersfield
PO80BG

Telephone

+442392598838

Website

https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/

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