Equinox Boat Burn with the Saxons and Vikings
Saturday 18th September 5pm to 8pm
Adult £20 child £16 (includes booking fee)
SORRY SOLD OUT- PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR.
You can still book tickets to see the Saxons and Vikings during the day time on both Saturday and Sunday by booking normal day time admission tickets. More details here
As darkness descends over the South Downs, venture to Butser Ancient Farm for an evening of spectacular entertainment and music to celebrate the autumn equinox. Join with the Vikings and Saxons as we mark the turning of the year, culminating in an awe inspiring ceremonial boat burning at dusk.
The evening begins as the mighty Viking hoard of Wuffa take their chance to raid the fertile lands of Butser Ancient Farm and oust the Anglo-Saxon war band Herigeas Hundas from their mead halls.
Only a clash of shield walls and battle of spear and sword will decide the victor and which mighty warriors will have songs sung about them. For the defeated there will be the consolation of a hero’s farewell.
As the battle cries fade Nordic shamans Seidrblot will take to the stage with their haunting melodies and hypnotic vocals to celebrate the Equinox and call in the new season of the year, their powerful music echoing across the South Downs landscape, lamenting the lost and glorying in the victorious.
With a bar, hog roast and vegetarian BBQ, visitors will be able to join in the feasting and enjoy mead, ale and delicious food as they explore the evening beauty of Butser Ancient Farm.
As dusk nears, follow the pulsating rhythms as a drum procession of Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, led by the amazing Pentacle Drummers heads towards the specially made ceremonial Viking boat. Watch as we light up the sky with a spectacular burning, to bid goodbye to the long days of summer and welcome the wealth of the autumn harvest, in true Butser style.
After such a difficult 18 months, money raised during our Equinox Boat Burn will enable us to conduct more research, educational activities and development in the year ahead. Thank you!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
ANIMALS: Sorry no animals allowed at the event, apart from registered assistance dogs.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event. There is a licensed bar available.
ACCESSORIES: No gazebos, tables or tents please but low backed seating is acceptable.
CAR PARKING: The car park is in a new field adjacent to the farm site and there will be stewards to guide you to your parking location.
DISABLED CAR PARKING: There is a disabled car park for registered blue badge holders only at the visitor centre. Due to limited capacity please pre-book your disabled car parking space in order to secure access to this area and guarantee a parking space. Due to the location of the disabled car park, and associated safety reasons, please be aware that cars parked in the disabled area may only able to leave once the track is clear of pedestrians exiting the farm site.
CANCELLATION: This event will take place whatever the weather. We will be keeping an eye on the latest government guidance to ensure that we can operate a safe event for all involved.
COVID 19 INFORMATION: This event will be being planned with the latest government guidelines in mind. Please do not attend if you or anyone you live with has any Covid-19 symptoms or has been asked to self isolate. This is an outdoor event and we are limiting numbers in order to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless we need to cancel the event for any reason or you have been asked to isolate due to Covid 19 symptoms.
LEAVE NO TRACE: Please help us to respect the earth and reduce plastic waste and litter on site.
Please contact the farm on 02392 598838 if you have any questions.
Additional information;
Do wrap up warm as it can get chilly in the evening.
It is also a good idea to bring a torch with you, as it will be dark when you leave.
Please bring cash for food and drink as there is no cash point on site.