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Skeleton Secrets! Half term fun


Search for ancient skeleton bones and learn what they can tell archaeologists…

Activities free with your admission!

Normal entrance prices apply.

Join us this October half term for a spooky family day out in Hampshire! Embark on a journey through time as you explore our ancient buildings, and search for hidden skeleton bones scattered across the farm.

Discover 10,000 years of history on our skeleton quest, and see how ancient bones can reveal secrets about the past. Go digging for yourself, and see what you discover in our archaeology pits! Plus get hands-on with ancestor crafts, workshops, and storytelling on selected days.

An incredible family day out, all activities are completely free with your admission. Become an annual passholder for a completely free day out!*

half term activities

  • Follow a free trail around the farm to discover the secrets of ancient skeletons!

  • Get hands-on to create ancestor figurines and shadow puppets (select days)

  • Go digging in our archaeology pits to put your new knowledge to the test (weather dependent)

What’s On

Have-a-go archaeology

Dates TBA

Get digging in our archaeology pits with these guided sessions. What will you discover?

spooky trail

Every day

Search for missing bones on our spooky trail, and discover the secrets of ancient skeletons!

Ancient activities

Every day

Get hands on with ancient activities! Make your own pottery feasting cup, craft an ancient sun disc pendant, and more.

Storytelling

Dates TBA

Join us by the fire for retellings of spooky stories, and and discover ancient tales brought to life. Suitable for all ages!

Talks, tours, & demonstrations

Details TBA

Weaponsmithing

Sat 26th, Mon 28th, Fri 1st

See bronze casting in action as we make swords, knive, axes, and more!

Please note exact schedule and offering may be subject to change on the day. Check the blackboard at our Visitor Centre to see the latest information.


*Annual Passholders get free admission to the farm any day we’re open for general admission — you only need to visit twice before you’re quid’s in! Learn more.

DOGS: Please feel free to bring your dogs with you!

REFUNDS: If we aren’t able to open the farm on the day of your visit, you will of course be completely refunded. Unfortunately in any other circumstances we aren’t able to offer refunds.

COVID-19: We’re still being careful, and will follow the government advice at the time. We’re a mostly-outdoors site, and encourage people to mask indoors if it makes them more comfortable. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to self-isolate when you’re due to visit, please stay at home and take care of yourself.