Visit Us
Everything you need to know to visit our ancient buildings and gardens
Opening times
From November to March, we will be closed to the general public for our winter season, with the exception of pre-booked educational visits, workshops & special events:
18 Oct - 19 Oct - Butser BookFest
25 Oct - 31 Oct - Open 10am - 4pm
1 Nov - 2 Nov - Roman Reenactment Weekend
3 Nov - 12 Dec - Closed
13 Dec - 14 Dec - Midwinter’s Magical Quest
15 Dec - 19 Dec - Closed
20 Dec - 21 Dec - Midwinter’s Magical Quest
22 Dec - 15 Feb - Closed
16 Feb - 22 Feb - Open 10am - 4pm
23 Feb - 27 Mar - Closed
Our opening times are 10am - 4pm, with last admission at 2:30pm. Most visits last between two and five hours. We welcome group visits and school trips all year round.
From 28 March 2026 we will return to our summer season hours until October 2026:
Wednesdays to Sundays - 10am - 4pm
Bank Holiday Mondays - 10am - 4pm
Admission prices
Book online to save £1 per ticket!
Free parking
We have free hardstanding and field parking on site at Butser. Please car share where possible to help save the planet!
Health & safety
We are a working farm with open fires, farm equipment and other tools on site. If you are visiting with children, their safety is your responsibility so please keep them with you at all times.
Accessibility
Please note our historic buildings feature open fires. Air quality is generally good but we can’t guarantee a lack of smoke.
For more information about accessibility at Butser, please see here →
Dogs welcome
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Butser Ancient Farm, but please respect our livestock and other visitors by keeping them on a lead and cleaning up after them.
Food & drink
We have snacks, cakes and hot and cold drinks available in our shop, as well as sandwiches during our busiest times (while stocks last). You are also welcome to bring your own picnic.
Discounts
Great days out for less! Explore our range of discounts and offers here, or become an annual passholder to enjoy the magic of Butser all year round.
Getting to us
We’re two minutes off the A3 and are easily accessible from London, Portsmouth, and beyond. Get directions →
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Our nearest airports are Southampton and Gatwick. See where to stay locally →
Our nearest train station is Petersfield.
We are on the Number 37 bus line from Petersfield to Clanfield; get off by the Hampshire Hog pub in Clanfield and walk 20 minutes along the road to Butser.
Please remember to check bus and train times before planning your journey!
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Petersfield Taxis: 01730 303030
Petersfield Station Taxi Rank: 0845 600 0650
5 Ways Cars: 01730 260442
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Normally we can’t allow people to stay overnight on site unless it is part of an event or workshop offering. Here’s some nearby accommodation.