Admission Prices
We are an independent not-for-profit, and your visit directly supports our work in archaeology, education, and community. Thank you!
Opening Times
Summer (April - October): Open on weekends and bank holidays.*
Hampshire school holidays: Open every day (excluding Christmas holiday period)
Winter (November - March): Closed except for educational visits and special events
Our opening times are 10am - 4pm, with last admission at 2:30pm.
Most visits last between two and five hours.
We welcome group visits and school trips all year round.
getting to butser
Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG
We’re two minutes off the A3 and are easily accessible from London, Portsmouth, and beyond. Get directions →
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We are a two minute drive from the A3. Take the A3 between Petersfield and Portsmouth, and come off at the Clanfield exit. Follow the brown signs to Butser Ancient Farm, or directions to Chalton. The entrance to the farm is halfway down the hill on your right.
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Take the train to Petersfield. Catch the Number 37 bus from Petersfield to Clanfield, and come off at the Hampshire Hog in Clanfield. We are a 20 minute walk down the hill from the Hampshire Hog. Please be aware that parts of this walk are on the road with no pavement.
Alternatively, get off at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, and walk 40 mins on the bridleway. This path is longer, but more pleasant and safer as there are fewer parts on the road. Please be aware this route includes a stile.
Please remember to check bus and train times before planning your journey! (Unfortunately buses don’t tend to run on a Sunday)
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Our nearest airports are Southampton and Gatwick. See where to stay locally →
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Petersfield Taxis: 01730 303030
Petersfield Station Taxi Rank: 0845 600 0650
5 Ways Cars: 01730 260442
about your visit
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There’s always heaps to see and do at Butser, with hands-on activities for all ages running every admission day, free children’s trails, living history demonstrations, and more. Or simply relax by the fireside and soak in the stunning South Downs atmosphere if you prefer! See what’s at Butser →
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Your whole family is welcome for day admission, including your four-legged friends! To respect our other visitors, please keep your dogs on a leash and be sure to clean up after them.
At our other events we can only welcome assistance dogs, so please check the information on the event to be sure!
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Visitors aged 65 and over, students, and disabled visitors are eligible for our concession ticket. Registered carers are entitled to free or discounted entry.
Children under 3 can always enter for free.
Annual passholders can enter for free.
To see all our discounts and get instructions on how to apply them to your tickets, see here →
Please note some of these discounts only apply for day admission, not other events.
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If you’ve booked for day admission but can’t visit, we can rearrange your tickets for another time that suits you. Unfortunately we can’t reorganise tickets for other events.
We’re not able to offer refunds on any of our tickets.
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We serve light refreshments in our Visitor Centre, including hot and cold drinks, and sweet and savoury snacks.
We also offer a selection of sandwiches and delicious cakes when we are open at weekends and school holidays.
You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic if you prefer.
Across the site you can find picnic benches, or if it’s wet you can cosy up on a bench by the fire in one of our historic buildings!