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
Every day
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! Carve bones and ancestral designs into chalk, craft clay figurines, and more!
become a bone detective
Tuesday to Thursday
Discover the secrets that ancient skeletons can reveal to archaeologists in these sessions with our bones expert!
Join us by the fire for retellings of spooky stories, and discover ancient tales brought to life. Suitable for all ages!
spooky storytelling
Sun 27th, Thurs 31st, & Sun 3rd
living history & demonstrations
Meet a Roman legionary (Weds, Thurs, Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd), see authentic copper smelting (Tues, Thurs, & Sat 2nd), meet a Celtic warrior (Saturdays), and see us build the walls of our new Stone Age building (Tues to Fri)!
Weaponsmithing
Sat 26th, Mon 28th, Fri 1st
See bronze casting in action as we make swords, knives, 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.