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An Ostara story: How Jack Hare stole the Sun King's Crown

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

Welcome spring with some captivating storytelling around the fire!

Single ticket £19.50

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Join award-winning storyteller Jason Buck around the crackling fire in Butser’s Great Roundhouse as he brings a collection of traditional stories, told live for a modern audience, to celebrate this ancient spring festival.

As the cold days melt with the warming sun, flowers begin to bloom, hares box in the fields and nests are filling with eggs. Away from the rising sun, beware of what still lurks in the cold shadows.

“Jason Buck storyteller has the whole family enthralled from beginning to end with his magical mix of voices and faces and skill of telling what ever tale he is presenting.” Samantha, Hampshire

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.

ABOUT THIS EVENT

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

  • Primarily aimed at adults and teens (12+)

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

INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET

Two hours of thrilling storytelling by storyteller Jason Buck. Visit the farm after dark and sit cosy by the fire in a huge Celtic roundhouse. Hear fantastic 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 7pm, so please arrive at 6:45pm. The event will finish at 9pm.

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.

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