Get hands-on with history & discover our award-winning educational programme!
Don’t just study history — experience it! Discover the past for yourself and get hands on with a special day of fun and educational activities bringing history to life. Led by a dedicated member of our education team, you’ll be immersed in history as you get involved in four hands-on activities, explore our ancient buildings, and discover everyday life in the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, and Saxon periods..
Child: £15.50 | Adult: £13.50 | Family: from £30
Perfect for curious kids interested in history, home-ed families, and folks who want a unique time-travelling experience, this is an incredible way to bring to life a period in history that’s hard for kids to imagine — and can be hard to teach, too!
Activities include digging in our archaeology pits, carving ancient designs into chalk, making ancient pottery, and designing a Roman mosaic!
Please note that all under-18s must be accompanied by an adult (event ticket required). The event will run with teaching groups of up to 35 (includes adults).
About this event
Monday 11th May, 10am - 2pm
Discover history brought to life with expert-led activities
Aimed at ages 7-13, but suitable for children of all ages — adults welcome to get involved too!
Child £15.50, adult £13.50, family from £30
If your child has any special needs, please let us know at schools@butserancientfarm.co.uk and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.
FAQs
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Please wear practical clothing and sensible footwear, as this event features hands-on activities and you may get a little mucky! Warm clothes are recommended.
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Activities begin at 10am; we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes in advance so you are ready to start the day on time.
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Sorry, but we can’t welcome pets to this event, including dogs. Assistance dogs are of course always welcome!
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Please note this event takes place in a historic building featuring an open fire. Air quality is generally good but we can’t guarantee a lack of smoke.
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Lunch is not included in this event, but you can buy sandwiches, snacks, and hot and cold drinks in our shop. You’re also welcome to bring a picnic if you prefer!
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This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders. This ticket is for access to the timed event only and does not include full admission to the farm.
Sorry, we can’t offer any refunds on tickets unless the farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.