Happy Wednesday☀️ If you're looking for something to do this summer, step back in time at Butser Ancient Farm. Wander through our ancient buildings, meet our animals and enjoy a day of history, nature and fresh air🌲 We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. Book online or simply turn up on the day🌾

Step behind the scenes at Butser Ancient Farm. 🔥🌿 With Butser Plus, you'll get exclusive behind the scenes content, blog updates, and early access to Beltain and Equinox tickets (Pioneer & Hero members). Support our work and help keep the past alive. ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butserplus

Six Roman hypocausts. 45 miles. One unforgettable journey. 🏛️🚴 In this Roundhouse Chat, Butser Ancient Farm archaeologist Therese Kearns is joined by Dr Rob Symmons, Curator at Fishbourne Roman Palace, to share the story behind #HyperHypocaustGate. Watch now - www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie...

Discover the beauty of an ancient craft at our traditional mosaic making workshop on Saturday 26th September. ✨ Create your own 20x20cm Roman style mosaic using traditional materials and tools, guided by two expert mosaic artists. Book your place now. 🎨 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Discover the fascinating folklore of plants this Saturday in our Folklore of Plants workshop. 🌿 Listen to ancient tales inspired by the changing seasons and create your own scented Saxon amulet beads using the plants you've discovered. 🌸 Book now ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Three years ago, we put our reconstructed Roman hypocaust through an eight day experiment to see how quickly it heated up, the temperatures it reached, and how long it stayed warm after the fire went out. 🔥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.✨ youtu.be/l-ppMOPE-hE?...

We're open for the summer holidays! ✨ Make the most of the sunshine and step back in time at Butser Ancient Farm. We're open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm, with plenty to see and do for all ages. Book online to save, or turn up on the day. We can’t wait to see you! 🌾 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

Looking for something different this summer? Gather the family on Friday 7th August for The Misadventures of Thor, an unforgettable outdoor theatre experience featuring incredible puppets, Norse legends and fun for all. Tickets available now below. ⚡ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Swap the screens for crafts, campfires and history this summer at Butser Ancient Farm! Adventure awaits with our immersive holiday camps, where curious young explorers can discover history, learn new skills and enjoy unforgettable days outdoors. Explore the full programme on our website!☀️

Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect beneath the full moon. 🌕✨ Join us on Friday 24th July for an evening of restorative yoga around the fire in one of Butser Ancient Farm's ancient buildings. 🧘‍♀️ Book now via the link below. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/mon...

Do you create handmade, traditional or historically inspired goods? Trader applications are open for our Equinox Viking Boat Burn Festival on Saturday 19th September. 🔥⚔️ Apply now via our website. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/equinox-viki...

Visit on Friday 7th August for The Misadventures of Thor, a live puppet show from Rattlebox and Angel Heart Theatre. With handcrafted puppets, bold characters and hilarious storytelling, this show brings Norse myths to life. Book now on our website! 🌙✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Wood Fayre is this weekend! 🌿🪾 Join us this Saturday and Sunday for a weekend celebrating traditional woodland crafts and skills in association with Hampshire Coppice Group. Book now via the link below. We can't wait to see you this weekend! 🔥✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

The countdown to Wood Fayre is on! 🪵🌿 Join us this Saturday and Sunday for a weekend celebrating traditional woodland crafts and skills in association with Hampshire Coppice Group. Book your tickets via our website 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Take your pupils on a journey through 10,000 years of immersive history brought to life this autumn term 📚🛖🐏 Bookings are now open and are filling fast! For school enquiries, email schools@butserancientfarm.co.uk

July workshops are live! ✨ Spend a summer day learning an ancient craft, from making your own amber pendant and string, to crafting one of humanity’s oldest instruments. Browse & book online through our website 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

Yesterday was sheep shearing day at Butser Ancient Farm 🐑🌾 Shearing keeps sheep cool by removing their thick winter fleece. In the past, this was done by hand using simple blades, with the wool cleaned, spun, and woven into textiles 🛖 Visit us this weekend to see them 🐏 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

Immerse yourself in living history with our time-travelling weekends this summer! ✨🌙 Normal entrance prices apply - and annual pass holders can enjoy them all for FREE! Explore our season of living history weekends now, and book your next adventure: tinyurl.com/upjwsm5r

A seriously hot weekend at @butserancientfarm.co.uk making a bit of dry stone wall for the Stone to Steel event organised by the Saxon Smiths. I may make my first appearance on Time Team in 2 decades as a result, and as usual I looked like a sweaty tramp. Didn't take a proper pic of our work either

The dream team have been at it again!

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Wednesday at @butserancientfarm.co.uk means shifting 1.5 tons of soil into a new daub pit and starting the base for a new log store. Jason, Dave and I worked well together. Labouring and laughing.

Just loving seeing the emergence of the fabulous chariot at Chalke History Festival today with lots of super added details. Big plans from this with @timeteam.bsky.social and @butserancientfarm.co.uk . Good to see the team at work! Too hot for celts though… #chariot #celts #ironage #archaeology

Under the expert guidance of experimental archaeologist Vanessa Bunton, we have two fantastic workshops taking place in July - opportunities to step inside the mind of ancient 'makers': 🔥 18 Jul - Amber Pendant Workshop tinyurl.com/mryh7ffy 🦴 19 Jul - Net Making Workshop tinyurl.com/3af63zed

Dads and father figures go FREE this Father's Day weekend! ✨ 20 - 21 June 🌞 See combat displays and try on armour! 🔥 Normal entrance prices apply - annual passholders go free! Book here: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/fathers-day-roman-reenactment-living-history-h5ayy

Did you know that good pups on leads are welcome at Butser? 🐾 Bring your four-legged friend for a visit this summer! Book your visit today: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/visit/things-to-do (Warning: All dogs may be smothered with affection by our staff, sorry not sorry.)

School trips are booking up FAST for the autumn term! 🍂✨ Our award-winning, all-inclusive educational programme covers over 10,000 years of history. Get away from the classroom & into the great outdoors - and experience the ancient past up close! www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/learning/school-trips

Join us for a Historic Plants workshop on Saturday 4th July! ✨ Explore how plants have been used through time 🌳 Create an ancient remedy to take home 🪾 Investigate Saxon & Tudor recipes Book your space: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/historical-plants-2

This week on the blog, the Experimentalists are sharing more on their recent experiment to repair our Mesolithic shelter. What can you achieve with some old deer skins, fish oil, lard and yellow ochre? 🧐 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2026/6/12/how-did-hunter-gatherers-repair-their-shelters

How did Hunter-Gatherers Repair their Shelters? — Butser Ancient Farm

The Experimentalists are an exciting volunteer team here at Butser, working on experimental projects to bring our ancient houses to life. They’re currently working on several projects across the farm....

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In our latest YouTube video, Butser treewright Darren introduces us to his ancient native woodland, where he gathers materials for the timber buildings you'll find around our ancient farm! ✨🌳 Watch & subscribe: youtu.be/y6c9DfncdIM?...

Wood Fayre — Butser Ancient Farm

Step back into a world of living heritage at Butser Ancient Farm’s Wood Fayre, held in partnership with the Hampshire Coppice Group. This lively weekend celebrates traditional woodland crafts and skil...

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Join us this month for our new event STONE TO STEEL, exploring ancient crafts through history! ✨ Sat 27 - Sun 28 June A team of blacksmiths & craftspeople will be making items from the Iron Age, Roman, Saxon, Viking & Medieval periods. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/calendar/stone-to-steel

This month we’ve shared some of our regular wildlife sightings from around the farm, including hares in the Roman garden and an elusive white stag on the hill! Find out more on our behind-the-scenes blog - exclusive to Butser Plus supporters: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butserplus-blog-home