welcome in springtime with an ancient celtic celebration!
Single ticket £19.50
Gather around the hearth in a great roundhouse for an unforgettable afternoon of Celtic celebration: storytelling, drumming, and ritual guided by Jonathon Huet, a woodland bard.
Honour the sacred land around us as it wakes from winter slumber, and invoke the protection of Brigid, the Celtic goddess of inspiration, in this ancient Celtic and Gaelic festival. Also known as St Brigid’s Day, Imbolc marks the beginning of spring and was traditionally celebrated at the start of February, halfway between the winter solstice and spring equinox.
On this magical afternoon, you will learn about the origins of this festival and experience Celtic poetry, prose, and drumming, as well as an early spring ritual dedicated to Brigid. Connect to the world around us and to each other in a moment of uplifting community, and prepare for the coming year together.
ABOUT THIS CELTIC EVENT
A unique afternoon of entertainment and community in an unforgettable roundhouse setting
Watch performances of Celtic and Early Medieval prose, poetry, drumming, and chanting
Discover the history of Imbolc and learn about Celtic beliefs from the past
Celebrate the coming of spring and invoke the Celtic goddess of inspiration, Brigid
Suitable for adults and older children
This event takes inspiration from Celtic beliefs both pre- and post-Christianity and welcomes all comers.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Two hours of Celtic storytelling and performance by masterful woodland bard Jonathon Huet. Sit cosy by the fire in a huge Celtic roundhouse, and enjoy delicious mead and other refreshments from the bar.
Take a sneak peek at what Jonathon’s immersive storytelling events entail with some footage from a previous Imbolc celebration marking the beginning of Spring…
USEFUL INFORMATION: Please wrap up warm with sensible footwear as it can be chilly at the farm during the winter. You may wish to bring a blanket or cushion to make your seat more comfortable.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 2pm, so please arrive at 1.45pm. The event will finish at 4pm.
FOOD AND DRINK: There will be the opportunity to buy hot drinks, snacks and gifts in our gift shop. There will be a cash bar open in the Great Roundhouse.
ANIMALS: We are sorry but dogs (apart from assistance dogs) are not invited to this special event.
ALCOHOL: No alcohol to be brought into the event.
FIRES: Please note there will be an open fire in the house during this event.
REFUNDS: We cannot offer any refunds on tickets unless we at Butser Ancient Farm need to cancel the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
SPECIAL EVENT: This event is not included as general admission for our annual pass holders.
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.