Discover the magic of winter with our festive events!
This winter, join us for a season of frosted roundhouses, crackling fires, family adventures, and ancient celebrations. Step through time and explore our buildings brought to life with the magic of the season. Meet the majestic Deer Queen and Holly King, sit by the fire for festive storytelling, discover ancient winter folklore, and craft your own gifts and decorations in our workshops!
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Yule, or anything else this winter, come and enjoy some fun festive events at Butser.
A magical family adventure
A perfect family day out, packed with festive fun!
The Deer Queen and Holly King bring their magic back to Butser on a family adventure to discover the folklore of winter. Can you help them summon the light back to the land and keep the winter freeze at bay?
Enjoy creative make-and-take activities in our cosy roundhouses, and explore our ancient buildings brought to life by the magic of the season. Plus festive storytelling on selected days! Running every weekend in December.
Wintery tales by the fire
Seasonal storytelling, with something for everyone!
Cosy up in our roundhouse for an afternoon or evening of wintery music, storytelling, and performance. Join us for our family-friendly performances of Tales of Winter Magic and Kings of the Winter Woodland, or gather on the shortest day for our Winter Solstice Celebration.
handmade gifts & decorations
Escape the hubbub of Christmas shopping, and give something unique!
Learn a new skill and make your own gifts and decorations in our festive crafts workshops. Or shop for unique gifts from local independent artists and craftsfolk with our winter warmer Christmas shopping. Plus, enjoy complimentary mead or a hot drink with these events!
festive winter events
