Join writer and long-time lover of skaldic poetry Sofie in a Saxon meadhall, and hear a selection of poems inspired by the dark north, Nordic myths and pagan legend.

Join award-winning author and illustrator Tiffany Francis-Baker for a workshop focused on the ancient Wheel of the Year, exploring how we can use the seasonal rhythms to approach creativity in different ways. * Tickets £15

Why are we still interested in ancient Greek hero myths? Is there a place for heroes in the modern world? Join Ffion Smith for a fun exploration of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.

In this lyrical dig into the hidden depths of metal detecting, journalist and travel writer Nigel Richardson describes the dopamine hit of the find and how this unusual hobby brings us closer to the land.

Join award-winning storyteller Bernadette Russell for an exciting workshop designed to engage children and families with the natural world, exploring our unique site. *Tickets £15

Have you ever wanted to write for children? What makes for a gripping tale? How can writing wild adventures inspire young people to take action for nature? Join author Yarrow Townsend for an insightful journey into the world of children’s books

If you’re a parent with a dyslexic child, or a teenager or adult who wishes you could read and write more easily, join Lou Barnes for this interactive talk!

Callum will be discussing and reading from his book "The South Downs: Paths of the Dead", about his spirit-filled, magical walk of the lore-rich South Downs Way, just around the corner.

Join bestselling author, Lucy Holland, for a writing workshop exploring worldbuilding, language and landscape in the atmospheric surroundings of Butser’s Saxon meadhall. *Tickets £15

Join illustrator Hester Aspland and printmaker Amy Hunter in a Saxon meadhall to learn how to carve into lino, print and customise your own folkloric bookmark!

Join Ri for a family-friendly performance of stories, songs, poems and audience participation inspired by their passions of nature, genre-blending and transcendence.

Award-winning author and illustrator Tiffany Francis-Baker will share how she carved out her career over the last decade, with honest insights into the highs and lows of the industry in an inspiring talk!

How do we take the evidence from the past and try to understand the lives and the world of the people living in Britain c. AD 100?  Join bestselling author and historian Adrian Goldsworthy in a talk on how to vividly bring the past to life.

Join Lauren Morton for poems steeped in the magic of nature, folklore and inspired by British myths.

Join an engaging conversation between bestselling authors Elodie Harper and Lucy Holland as they delve into the rich tapestry of history and myths that inspires their novels.

Caroline Lawrence, author of over 45 books, including The Roman Mysteries and The Roman Quests – shares her tips for writing plot, character and setting! *Tickets £15

Jason will perform live tellings of excerpts from his collection of stories celebrating some of the last dragons.

Join author and poet Katie Metcalfe in a Saxon meadhall for darkling poems with themes ranging from folk horror to climate change and mental health.

If you were to go back in time to Anglo-Saxon England how would you manage? Bestselling author Toni Mount looks at these fascinating questions and more...

Foraging for leaves, twigs, shrubs and other natural delights, participants will be guided by writer and performer Ri Baroche through a technique of building poems, pieces of writing and lyrics from found objects in nature... *Tickets £15

Lauren will perform a reading from her short story collection Oaken Tongue, to sweep you away to fantasy worlds steeped in beauty, rugged wilderness and the magic of folklore…

A talk on Reimagining History: Crafting Stories from Diverse Sources with Elodie Harper, bestselling author of the Wolf Den trilogy.

Join Eorðen as he guides you through the history of a meadhall entertainer, singing tales accompanied by lyre and the crackling of the hearth-fire.

Explore the stories and folklore of the sun with traditional storyteller and author,, Dawn.

A storytelling workshop digging into the buried folklore under our feet. We'll work with folktales specific to the Butser Hill area and play with how to turn them into living, breathing tales! *Tickets £15

Join illustrator Hester Aspland and printmaker Amy Hunter in a Saxon meadhall to learn how to carve into lino, print and customise your own folkloric bookmark!

In this lively talk, bestselling children's author Caroline shares how visiting Butser Ancient Farm inspired scenes from two of her most exciting books, Escape from Rome and Death in the Arena.