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SOLD OUT - Fearsome Folktales and Enchanted Echoes

  • Butser Ancient Farm Chalton Ln England, PO8 0BG United Kingdom (map)

Visit after dark this halloween and Step into a World of Haunting Stories and Mystical Melodies!

Single ticket £21.50

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Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Halloween this year? When the veil between this world and the next is thin and the spirits of the past awaken, dive into the mystical and macabre at Butser Ancient Farm.

Join us as night falls and follow the lanterns down to the great roundhouse for an eerie atmosphere around the fire, where the spirits of the past come alive. Venture into the realm of the unknown, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, and where you may just catch a glimpse of the supernatural…

Our masterful storytellers will send chills down your spine with tales of restless spirits, ghostly apparitions, and ancient curses. Jason Buck will be your host for the evening, as you step into the unknown, where the lines between reality and fantasy blur.

Bernadette Russell will be weaving a tale and re-enacting the magic of the infamous Slavic witch Baba Yaga, who still dwells in the forests of our imaginations and sometimes helps, sometimes tests, the heroes of fairytales. Some say there is a Baba Yaga in every wooded place, some say there is a Baba Yaga inside all of us... 

Amidst the eerie tales, let the enchanting sounds of fairy musicians serenade your senses. Fae as Folk will bring their haunting melodies, played on enchanted instruments, to add touch of magic to your Halloween night!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates the magic of storytelling, the captivating melodies of the fairy realm and the allure of the ancient past.

There will be a bar selling locally produced mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Hot drinks and snacks will also be available to be purchased from our shop.

Come and join us to gather around the fire for a night of wonder, suspense, and enchantment that you won't soon forget!

About Fae as Folk:

Draw back the Veil and peer into the realm of the Unseelie with dark folk bards, Fae as Folk. This all-female four-piece combines captivating folklore, ethereal harmonies and compelling instrumentation to take you on a journey of song and story.

 Based in Brighton, Fae as Folk have taken their dark ditties and drinking songs across the UK, performing at festivals such as Fantasy Forest, Three Wishes Fairy Festival, and Stonehenge Solsticefest. Their debut album Coven (2024) has proven an instant favourite with the fantasy folk community, and their atmospheric live shows take original songs and traditional covers into new dimensions

ABOUT THIS EVENT

  • An opportunity to celebrate Halloween in an incredible setting with spooky storytelling and the captivating melodies of the fairy realm.

  • Come together to celebrate all things supernatural, scary and otherworldly.

  • This event is primarily aimed at adults and teenagers.

All proceeds of this event go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm.

INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

A unique chance to celebrate Halloween and all things supernatural at the farm. Two captivating storytellers and an amazing otherworldly band will give you your spooky fix at this enchanting time of year.


USEFUL INFORMATION: Please wrap up warm with sensible footwear as it can be chilly at the farm at night. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.

TIMINGS: This special event starts at 6.30pm, so please arrive at 6.15pm. The event will finish at 9:15pm.

FIRES: Please note there will be an open fire in the house during this event.

PURCHASES: There will be a bar at this event and the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks, and gifts in our shop.

ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.

ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.

REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless Butser Ancient Farm needs to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.

SPECIAL EVENT: This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders. This ticket is for access to the timed event only and does not include full admission to the Farm.

COVID-19: We will be complying with any relevant Covid-19 government guidance in place at the time of the event including the latest guidance on mask wearing. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate, please do not attend.

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