Get hands-on with history and discover our award-winning educational programme – specifically designed with home education in mind!

Don’t just study history, experience it! Our newly relaunched home education sessions combine hands-on activities, based in the beautiful South Downs setting. Led by a dedicated member of our education team, you’ll be immersed in history as you get involved in four 30-minute hands-on activities and have time to explore our ancient buildings and discover everyday life in the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Saxon and Viking periods.

Tickets: Child: £15.50 | Adult: £13.50 | Family: from £40 per session

One day workshop, 10am-3pm with a break for lunch and time to explore the site.

Learn about how our ancestors celebrated the darkest time of the year with four exciting, hands-on activities, based around team building, craft and historical context.

Experience Prehistoric Solstice, Roman Saturnalia, Saxon Yule and a tour of the site.

Our newly designed programme comprises 7 sessions over the year, each with a specific topic to deep dive into! Attendees will have a home education passport to collect stamps in, and those with 5 or more stamps will have a reward at the end of the programme!

• The sessions can be booked individually or get 10% discount when booking 3 or more sessions at the same time.

• Aimed at ages 7-13, but suitable for children of all ages. Adults are welcome to get involved too!

• Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings.

Included in your ticket

Entrance to the farm, a day’s tuition and expertise, and use of all the tools and materials needed.

Workshop Info

Please wear sensible clothing and footwear for this workshop. Lunch is not included, hot/cold drinks and snacks (subject to availability) can be purchased from our gift shop to shore up your packed lunch.

Please note that dogs are not allowed on site for this event.