It’s the season of giving! To celebrate the return of our magical Midwinter Quest, we’re giving away a free family ticket every weekend! Read on to see how to enter…

Midwinter magic at Butser

By popular demand, the Deer Queen is back at Butser! Meet her and the Holly King on Midwinter’s Magical Quest, and step into a winter wonderland at Butser for a fabulous festive adventure. Discover winter folklore and escape the commercial holidays on this unique non-denominational day out!

Swap Santa’s grotto for the firelit den of the Deer Queen, or the evergreen hall of the Holly King. Meet characters from winter folklore, and help them restore the light to the land with their magical trail! That’s not all — get hands on with make-and-take crafts to create gifts and decorations, and say no to plastic by using all-natural materials. Explore our ancient houses transformed by winter magic, and get immersed in winter traditions from a simpler time.

Win a family ticket every weekend

We’re celebrating alternative family days out this winter, and that’s why we’ll be giving away a free family ticket every weekend. One lucky family who joined us on the quest will receive a free ticket for up to two adults and two children, to be used any time in 2024.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Join us for Midwinter’s Magical Quest on any of the days it’s running.

2. Take a picture of your merriest midwinter moment! Dress up for the quest, show off your crafts, take a picture with the Deer Queen or Holly King… Whatever makes you feel merry!

3. Show us your merry midwinter photo on Facebook or Instagram. Don’t forget to tag us and use the hashtag #ButserMidwinter to be sure we see!

4. We’ll pick our favourite photo after each weekend. Make sure you’re following us so we can send you your tickets if you win!

We can’t wait to see your merriest midwinter photos! Terms & conditions apply.