Experience a Roman schoolroom!
Travel back in time with immersive drop-in workshops that bring the Roman world to life! This week, we’re turning part of our villa into a Roman classroom with the experts from Reading University’s Ancient Schoolroom project — join us to have a go with wax tablets, discover ancient Latin curses, hear Roman fables, and more!
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Beowulf Puppet Show with Rattlebox Theatre
Rattlebox Theatre presents part of the famous Anglo-Saxon epic ‘BEOWULF’ in a spectacular puppet adaptation under the roof of a Saxon meadhall!
Beowulf Puppet Show & Viking Tales with Rattlebox Theatre
Rattlebox Theatre presents enthralling Viking tales and the legendary Anglo-Saxon epic ‘BEOWULF’ in this small but perfectly formed puppet adaption in a Saxon meadhall!
SOLD OUT - The Mists of Samhain - Halloween Storytelling
Experience the mystery of Samhain by the glowing hearth of Butser’s Great Roundhouse as Jason Buck brings spooky Halloween tales to life.
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Fearsome Folktales and Enchanted Echoes
Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Halloween this year? When the veil between this world and the next is thin and the spirits of the past awaken, dive into the mystical and macabre at Butser Ancient Farm.
Halloween Harp Concert with Keziah Thomas
Immerse yourself in haunting harp music as the leaves fall and shadows stretch across the ancient setting of Butser’s Great Roundhouse, with renowned concert harpist Keziah Thomas.
Samhain Celtic Celebration
Join us to celebrate Samhain with an evening of storytelling and crafting in the atmospheric surroundings of the Great Roundhouse at Butser Ancient Farm.
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
I Shall Go Into A Hare: Wise Women, Witches and Warriors Storytelling
Come join local storyteller Bernadette Russell for a wild night of storytelling about the wise women, witches and warriors of our lands.
Twilight Tales from the Otherworld
Mark the hinge of the year, when the veil between this world and the Otherworld grows thin, with a night of eerie folk-song and performance storytelling.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Nigel Shaw & Carolyn Hillyer – Wild Forgotten Way
Immerse yourself in the ancient sounds of Seventh Wave, two international musicians bringing their shimmering songs to our Great Roundhouse on a summer evening.
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Springtime Folksong with Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
Celebrate the dawn of spring in our Great Roundhouse with soulful folksong, traditional tunes, and masterful squeezebox melodies by Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together for yoga and craft, and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Midsummer Stomp with Goblin Band
Celebrate the height of summer and get your toes tapping with an evening of vivacious folk music, played on a range of traditional and medieval instruments. From energetic jigs to beautiful songs, Goblin Band’s music is a joyful and charismatic take on traditional folk.
SOLD OUT - Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Midsummer Celtic Harp Concert with Harriet Earis
Experience the magic of live music with an evening of Celtic harp in the incredible setting of Butser’s Great Roundhouse, with internationally-renowned harpist Harriet Earis.
SOLD OUT - Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Home Ed Activity Day
Don’t just study history - experience it! Get hands-on with our award-winning educational programme, and spend a day learning all about the ancient past.
Summer Solstice Overnighter
Experience a unique overnight celebration of the shortest night of the year, and root yourself in an ancient spiritual tradition stretching back to prehistory. Gather around the fire to hear Celtic stories, drumming, and poetry, experience a deep soundbath with the ancient sound of gongs, and fall asleep in our biggest roundhouse.
Full Moon Flow
Gather beneath the full moon in a Saxon meadhall to release, reflect and renew in a supportive circle. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of gentle movement, oracle card pulls, meditation or a soothing sound bath to celebrate the lunar cycle.
Canterbury Tales Reshod - evening performance
Join Jason Buck and Dave Tonge for an afternoon of culture and comedy, from the annals of Chaucer's medieval writing, rebooted and reshod for modern audiences on a warm summer evening.
Canterbury Tales Reshod - matinee performance
Join Jason Buck and Dave Tonge for an afternoon of culture and comedy, from the annals of Chaucer's medieval writing, rebooted and reshod for modern audiences.
Roman Reenactment Weekend
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
SOLD OUT - Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Battle for Britannia
Witness the Saxon invasion of England in one of our biggest reenactment displays of the year! A weekend of living history and spectacular battles, as the Romans and Celts defend their homes against invading Saxons…
Beltain Celtic Fire Festival: Burning the Wickerman
An incredible afternoon & evening of spectacular entertainment! Join us for the Celtic festival Beltain and welcome in the summer with live folk music, reenactor battles, local craftsfolk, and the burning of a 40ft wickerman. Celebrate the ancient May Day in this unique fire festival!
SOLD OUT - Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Easter with the Anglo Saxons
Discover Anglo Saxon life with reenactment group Herigeas Hundas. There’ll be craft demonstrations, displays, talks and combat displays throughout the Easter weekend.
Beowulf Retold - Storytelling with Bernadette Russell
Explore the world of Beowulf from a monstrous new perspective with word-weaving storyteller Bernadette Russell in an Iron Age roundhouse.
Spring Harp Concert with Keziah Thomas
Celebrate spring and the spellbinding sounds of the harp in the ancient setting of Butser’s Great Roundhouse, with renowned concert harpist Keziah Thomas.
SOLD OUT - Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
Ostara Overnighter
Join us for a unique overnight storytelling and music experience in our beautiful Iron Age roundhouse. Explore the profound wealth of Celtic stories as doorways to your inner worlds.
Exclusive Archaeology Tour
Discover how we turn archaeological evidence into award-winning reconstructions on this exclusive two-hour tour with our experimental archaeologist.
An Ostara Story: How Jack Hare Stole the Sun King's Crown with Jason Buck
Join award-winning storyteller Jason Buck around the crackling fire in Butser’s Great Roundhouse as he brings seasonal tales to life. Hear fantastic stories and gaze at the crackling fire, while visiting a truly unique setting.
Making Pomander Beads - Dementia Friendly Workshop
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm while crafting pomander beads to take home with you.
Exclusive Archaeology Tour
Discover how we turn archaeological evidence into award-winning reconstructions on this exclusive two-hour tour with our experimental archaeologist.
SOLD OUT - Lunar Connect and Reset
Join us under the gentle glow of the new moon as we come together, connect, craft and reset for the month ahead. Visit the farm after dark for an evening of deep connection and personal renewal.
We Are All Made of Stars - Storytelling with Bernadette Russell
Join storyteller Bernadette Russell around the fire for celestial stories about the stars during the South Downs Dark Skies Festival this February half term.
Hands to the Land - locals youth volunteering day
Get hands-on and muck in with a team of local young folk, and spend a day working on site at Butser Ancient Farm!
SOLD OUT - Imbolc 2025: Celtic Spring Celebration
Join us around the great roundhouse hearth to share in a special celebration of the Celtic festival of Imbolc, hosted by storyteller and woodland bard Jonathon Huet.