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Grimm fairy tales (for families and children!)

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

BRINGing Fairy Tales to life WITH FIRESIDE STORYTELLING!

Adult ticket £18 / Child ticket £10

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Discover the real folktales behind Disney movies! Join award-winning storyteller Jason Buck around the fire for fairy tales that are exciting, romantic, and even a little bit… grim.

Hear traditional British and European tales round the hearth in our Great Roundhouse, told live as they were always meant to be! Magic, adventure, love, and loss awaits -- as do the monsters that stalk the dark forests and deep mountains... Perfect for families, these stories honour the heart of the original fairy tales and folk stories.

I absolutely loved it. He made funny, silly noises and it made me laugh!
— Child audience member
Utterly mesmerising, I could sit and watch him all night!
— Adult audience member

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

Traditional British and European fairy tales for adults and families. Ages: Adults and children (6+) - you can book a later show aimed at adults and older children here.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

  • Enjoy captivating storytelling by award-winning storyteller Jason Buck in a unique setting with a truly special atmosphere

  • Stories for a family audience, fairy tales told for children (6+) and their grown ups

  • All profits will go to supporting the ongoing educational and research work of Butser Ancient Farm

INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

Two hours of exciting storytelling by storyteller Jason Buck. Visit the farm at dusk and sit cosy by the fire in a huge Celtic roundhouse. Hear old stories and gaze at the crackling fire, while visiting a truly unique setting.


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. 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 4pm, so please arrive at 3.45pm. The event will finish at 6pm.

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

CASH: There will be a cash 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.