Chase the sun across the sky and discover ancient midsummer celebrations!
Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.
Join us this May half term for an action-packed week filled with ancient activities. A great day out that’s fun for all the family — even the dog!
There’s heaps to see and do every day — follow our free children’s trail to follow the sun around the farm and discover midsummer celebrations, get stuck in with hands-on ancient skills activities, explore our ancient buildings, and more!
We’ll also be taking part in Chichester Roman Week, with Roman reenactments and activities on Sunday 26th & Monday 27th. Join us to meet members of the Butser IX Legion and see if you have what it takes to join the Roman army! More info here →
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 ancient celebrations of sun & summer!
Get hands-on to create your own pottery feasting cup and sun disc pendant
Meet the Romans or try a Roman craft activity on selected days!
What’s On
Roman Reenactment
Sun 26th & Mon 27th
Meet the Romans, and see if you have what it takes to become a Roman legionary! Combat demonstrations, living history displays, and more.
Have-a-go archaeology
25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, & 2nd
Get digging in our archaeology pits with these guided sessions. What will you discover?
FLINTKNAPPING
26th to 29th
Witness a million-year-old technology and see the prehistoric craft of flintknapping in action!
Family trail
Every day
Discover ancient summertime celebrations in our free family trail! Chase the sun around the farm as you explore our ancient buildings…
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
25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, & 2nd
Hear ancient tales of sun and summer, told in our Stone Age hall! Join us by the fire and discover ancient stories brought to life. Suitable for all ages!
Talks, tours, & demonstrations
Ancient metal smelting experiments: 28th & 29th
Sun & solstice talk: 28th, 29th, & 31st
Weaponsmithing
Sat 25th, Mon 27th, Fri 31st, & Sun 2nd
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.