Equinox

ENTERING: For both days entrance is at 10am, and last entrance is at 2.30pm.

GROUP BOOKINGS: If your group is arriving separately but are all under one booking, please ensure everyone has a copy of your tickets and let us know on the gate to expect the rest of your party.

CARERS: If you need a carer, you’re entitled to a free adult ticket to cover them. Please book your other ticket(s) as normal, and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and one of the following: evidence of Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility; PIP receipt; Access Card +1; evidence of Armed Forces Independent Payment or War Disablement Pension; D/deaf or blind registration; evidence of carer registration; a medical professional’s letter.

RETURNS: If you are unable to attend the event after all, you may return your ticket to us for a refund. Please see here for more details.

WHEELCHAIRS: Butser Ancient Farm is a completely wheelchair accessible site, although please be aware that paths are rustic and many areas are grass. For more accessibility information, see our accessibility page.

MOBILITY SCOOTERS: If you use a mobility scooter, please be aware that we don’t recommend using large or bulky scooters if possible due to large crowds.

DOGS: Service dogs are welcome everywhere on site! All other pets will have to stay at home for this festival.

SENSORY INFORMATION: You can find detailed sensory information about the site on our accessibility page. Please be aware that this is a busy festival, and may be more overwhelming than a regular visit.

QUIET SPACE: We will be setting aside one of our roundhouses as a quiet space. Please feel free to use it as much as you need.

FOOD & DRINK: This event will have a variety of delicious food and drink options that are non-alcoholic, vegetarian, vegan, and/or gluten free. Please ask the vendor if you are concerned about allergies.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: We have accessible spaces for blue badge holders are people needing accesibile parking. Please be aware spaces are VERY limited; we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

CARERS: If you need a carer, you’re entitled to a free adult ticket to cover them. Please book your other ticket(s) as normal, and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and one of the following: evidence of Middle or Higher rate DLA for care and/or mobility; PIP receipt; Access Card +1; evidence of Armed Forces Independent Payment or War Disablement Pension; D/deaf or blind registration; evidence of carer registration; a medical professional’s letter.

TICKET: Please bring your ticket — on your phone is fine, or you can print it if you prefer.

CASH: This is a cash-preferred event as we can’t guarantee signal to pay by card, so please bring cash if you’d like to purchase anything while on site.

FOOD & DRINK: You are more than welcome to bring your own food, but please don’t bring any alcohol.

CHAIRS: Many people like to bring chairs and blankets. Please be considerate of others when bringing and placing your chairs and consider the view of people behind you.

PETS: Unfortunately, we cannot welcome pets to this event. Service dogs are of course still welcome. Please do not bring a pet and leave it in the car.

PHOTOS: Feel free to take photos and videos of this event for personal use! We’d love to see them — tag us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and use the hashtag #ButserEquinox. If you’d like to take images for commercial or media use, please email us on hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk to discuss.

DRONES: Please do not bring a drone to this event. This is a legal concern, and you may be asked to leave.

KNIVES: According to UK law, we cannot allow locking knives over 3 inches long.

CLOTHING: Please dress warmly, as this event will mostly be outside!

SHOES: This site is a working farm, so please wear practical shoes.

COSTUME: Many people like to dress up for Equinox, and we love it! Please feel free to wear historical dress and fantasy costumes — show us your best!

Sorry, we cannot allow camping or overnight parking at Butser. Here are some alternative places to stay that we can recommend:

QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK: This lovely country park has several camping pitches for tents, and is a half hour walk or five minute drive from Butser. For more information please see their website →

SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE: The Sustainability Centre is about a 10 minute drive from Butser and offers a variety of accommodation, from camping pitches and hireable yurts to an eco hostel and B&B. For more information please see their website →

THE HAMPSHIRE HOG: The Hampshire Hog is our local pub and hotel, and is just a two minute drive or 15 minute walk from Butser. Please be aware that the walk includes sections on the road without pavement. For more information please see their website →

See our full list of local accommodation →

DRIVING: Click here to get directions in Google Maps. We are in Waterlooville, Hampshire, and are a two minute drive from the A3. Take the A3 between Petersfield and Portsmouth, and come off at the Clanfield exit. Follow the brown signs to Butser Ancient Farm, or directions to Chalton.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Take the train to Petersfield. Catch the Number 37 bus from Petersfield to Clanfield, and come off at the Hampshire Hog in Clanfield. We are a 10 minute walk down the hill from the Hampshire Hog. Please be aware that parts of this walk are on the road with no pavement.

Please note the guidelines given here do not necessarily mean that public transport will be running at the required times for this event. Please check timetables with train and bus operators in advance of planning your trip.

ENTERING: First entrance is at 10am, and last entrance is at 2.30pm.

Your whole family is welcome to Equinox, including your four-legged friends!

We want our experiences and talks to be an enjoyable experience for everyone, so please be mindful when going into talks or buildings with your dog and take a seat near the exit in case you need to step out for a moment.

Please keep your pooch controlled on a leash, especially during battles enactments or performances, and be sure to clean up after them.

CAR PARKS: We have two car parks for this event and one section for accessible parking. Parking is free for this weekend. There will be staff and signs to direct you.

LARGE VEHICLES: Due to space limitations, we can only park vehicles of under 5m long. If you want to come in a larger vehicle, please email us at hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk with the size of your vehicle to discuss options.

DROP OFF & PICK UP: If you are being dropped off for this event, please direct your driver to the drop off and pick up layby directly opposite the farm entrance. Please do not drive onto site if you are not parking in the Butser car parks or accessible car parks.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: We have accessible spaces for blue badge holders are people needing accesibile parking. Please be aware spaces are VERY limited; we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please note we will have volunteer photographers and members of the press documenting this special occasion for promotional purposes.

PERSONAL USE: Feel free to take photos and videos of this event for personal use! Tag us on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook and use the hashtag #ButserEquinox and we may share your pictures.

MEDIA & COMMERCIAL: If you’d like to take images for commercial or media use, please email us on hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk to discuss.

PRESS: If you would like to cover this event for the media, please contact us on hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk to discuss. If your request has been accepted, you will be issued a press pass when you arrive at the event.

FAKE TICKETS: We are unable to honour fake tickets.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: The car parks will open at 9:45am. Last entrance to the festival is at 2:30pm. The event ends both days at 4pm. Overnight parking is not permitted.

FIRE: Please be aware this event features open fires. By attending you take responsibility for ensuring your party behaves sensibly.

CANCELLATION: This event will take place whatever the weather. If we have to cancel the event for some other reason, you will receive a full refund of your ticket.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: You will not be allowed to enter the site with the following: a pet (excluding service dogs), alcohol, a drone, locking knives/knives over 3 inches, or anything to throw onto the bonfire.

LEAVE NO TRACE: Please help us to respect the earth and reduce plastic waste and litter on site by finding one of our bins for your rubbish!