Visit us

Everything you need to know to visit our ancient buildings and gardens

Opening times

Summer (April - October): Open on weekends and bank holidays.

Hampshire school holidays: Open every day (excluding Christmas holiday period).

Winter (November - March): Closed except for educational visits and special events.

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.

Admission prices

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’re visiting with children, 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

Please feel free to bring your dogs with you! Please respect our livestock and other visitors by keeping them on a lead and cleaning up after them.

Food & drink

We have snacks and hot and cold drinks available in our shop, as well as sandwiches and cakes (school holidays only). You’re 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 for completely free days out!

Getting to us

We’re two minutes off the A3 and are easily accessible from London, Portsmouth, and beyond. Get directions →

  • 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!

  • Petersfield Taxis: 01730 303030

    Petersfield Station Taxi Rank: 0845 600 0650

    5 Ways Cars: 01730 260442

  • 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.

 

Contact us

hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk

02392 598838