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

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 people adapted to heatwaves, drought and changing conditions. Watch the full video on our YouTube. tinyurl.com/2tu9c5kk

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. Book your tickets now! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

Meet some of the talented makers joining us this September at Equinox! ✨ From ancient-inspired jewellery to traditional crafts and handmade goods, there’s plenty to discover. 💍 Studio Rua 🐏 Modern Woolfare 🌿 Amongst the Gorse ⛏️ Mando Metalsmith Book your tickets now on our website! 🔥

Whipped cream and brioche... in the Iron Age? 🥖 Using only ingredients that would have been available over 2,000 years ago, we put experimental archaeology to the test to discover how achievable these foods might have been. Watch the video now on our YouTube! 🎥 www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie...

Say hello to Nutmeg, Bella, and Bronwyn, our Old English Goats and very special members of the Butser family.🐐 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. Next time you visit, stop by and say hello!🌿

Is your child imaginative, curious and energetic? Send them on a time-travelling adventure at Butser! 🌿 They’ll make mosaics, create Roman jewellery, play ancient games, fire a Roman siege weapon and discover life in Roman Britain. 🏺 Book today! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

September workshops are filling up fast ✨ Spend a day getting hands-on with the past, from crafting a Viking arm cuff and making your own drum, to weaving belts, creating historic mosaics, making hurdles and learning the ancient skill of flint knapping🪨 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

The wait is over… tickets for our Equinox Viking Boat Burn festival are officially live! 🔥 Tickets are limited, get yours now via our website. ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/equinox-viki...

We've heard your questions, and the wait is almost over. 🔥 ⭐ Butser Plus members - Monday at 10am 🎟️ General sale - Tuesday at 10am Secure your spot early with Butser Plus, our supporters’ platform (Pioneer & Hero tiers only). While you wait, take a look at the highlights from Equinox 2024. 🌙

The countdown is almost over... ⚡ Tomorrow, The Misadventures of Thor brings an evening of laughter, adventures and incredible puppetry to Butser Ancient Farm. Book now via the link below and join us for an unforgettable evening of myths, mayhem and magnificent puppetry. 🌙✨ tinyurl.com/4pevd3jj

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