ENTERING: First entrance is at 4pm, and last entrance is at 6pm.

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

CARERS: If you have a registered carer, they are entitled to free entrance. Please book your own ticket as normal, and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and proof of your carer’s registration/your needs to request a free carer pass.

REFUNDS & RESALES: If you are unexpectedly unable to attend, we may be able to refund up to 90% of your ticket price if we are able to resell your ticket. We only accept tickets for resale after the event has sold out, and we cannot guarantee their sale. If your ticket is successfully resold, you will receive a refund based on the value you paid (90% if returned by 1st September 2023, 50% if returned after this date). Resales close 48hrs before the event starts. We cannot refund booking fees. Unfortunately, if we are unable to resell your ticket, a refund is not possible. Resale value of all tickets is determined by the final booking price, and includes a £1 handling fee per ticket for the buyer. See how to buy & sell tickets here →

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 information about what to expect, please see our accessibility page →

MOBILITY SCOOTERS: If you use a mobility scooter, please be aware that some doorways are narrow and other areas may become crowded, so we don’t recommend using large or bulky scooters if possible.

DOGS: Service dogs are welcome everywhere on site!

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.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: If you are a blue badge holder, you are entitled to free accessible parking. Please book your ticket(s) as normal and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and a photo of your blue badge to apply for your parking pass. We will delete this photo from our system once your application is complete. Please be aware spaces are limited; we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

CARERS: If you have a registered carer, they are entitled to free entrance. Please book your own ticket as normal, and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and proof of your carer’s registration/your needs to request a free carer pass.

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

CASH: This event is strictly cash only, so if you’d like to purchase anything while on site, please bring cash. We are a rustic farm and there is no cash point nearby.

FOOD: 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. We just ask that you be considerate of others and don’t bring chairs with very high backs that may block the view of people behind you.

TORCH: If you’re joining us for the procession to and from Queen Elizabeth Country Park, please bring a torch! Even if you’re not, you may still want one to light your way to the car.

PETS: Unfortunately we cannot welcome pets to this event. Service dogs are of course still welcome.

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 admin@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.

BONFIRE: Please do not bring anything to add to the fire. This is a safety concern and your items may be confiscated until the end of the event.

DRINKING VESSELS: If you have your own drinking horn or tankard, please feel free to bring it!

CLOTHING: Please dress warmly, as this event can get quite chilly at night!

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: 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. Equinox signs will direct you to the car parks (halfway down the hill by the farm).

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 4pm, and last entrance is at 6pm.

CAR PARKS: We have three car parks for this event. Two are at Butser (on-site and accessible) and one is at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, just off the A3. All three are clearly signposted and on flat ground.

MAP: Parking map coming soon.

PARKING AT BUTSER: If you have booked a car parking space in the on-site or accessible car parks, you will be parking at Butser. These car park open at 3:45pm and closes at 9:15pm.

PARKING AT QUEEN ELIZABETH COUNTRY PARK: If you have booked a car parking space in our local car park at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, you must also have a ticket to join the procession, use the shuttle bus, or be prepared to make your own way to the festival after parking. This car park opens at 3:30pm and closes at 9pm.

PARKING SPACES: You need to book a parking space if you are parking. 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 admin@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 standard or accessible car parks.

PARKING CHARGES: Parking in any of our car parks costs £4 per car. Accessible parking is free (please apply for a parking pass).

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: If you are a blue badge holder, you are entitled to free accessible parking. Please book your ticket(s) as normal and then email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk with your order number and a photo of your blue badge to apply for your parking pass. We will delete this photo from our system once your application is complete. Please be aware spaces are limited; we’ll do our very best to accommodate you.

OVERNIGHT PARKING: Sorry, we cannot allow overnight parking in any of our car parks.

BUTSER PLUS: Please note we will be filming this event for our supporters on Butser Plus. This is a key part of our fundraising and helps us stay open!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please note we will also 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 admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk to discuss.

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

PERFORMERS & CONTRIBUTORS: If you would like to help us make Equinox amazing by performing, holding a demonstration, or offering an activity, please contact us at admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk.

TRADERS: If you would like to discuss having a stand at Equinox, please email admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk.

REFUNDS: We are only able to offer a refund on tickets if we are able to resell your ticket or have to cancel the event. We are unable to refund tickets in any other circumstances.

FAKE TICKETS: We are unable to honour fake tickets. Only tickets resold through our ticket resale scheme can be guaranteed.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE: The car parks will open at 3:30pm; first entrance is at 4pm. Last entrance is at 6pm, the event ends at 8:30pm, and the car parks will close at 9:30pm. Overnight parking is not permitted.

COVID-19: This is a primarily outdoor event and will be held in accordance with Covid rulings at the time. If you have any Covid symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend. You may want to wear a mask if you enter a building. Please respect other people’s safety and keep your distance where possible.

FIRE: Please be aware this event involves fire. Many of our buildings also feature an open fire. 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), illegal weapons, alcohol, a drone, 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!