a captivating evening of folk and shanty shennanighans IN a roundhouse!
Single ticket £33.50
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!
You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Dressing up is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!
There will be a bar selling locally produced mead and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Bring your own drinking vessels or get your hands on an Old Time Sailors souvenir tankard.
All hands on deck, let’s splice the mainbrace!
ABOUT THIS EVENT
A rip-roaring evening of immersive music and fun in Butser’s Great roundhouse.
Visit our unique setting after dark for a truly engaging performance of sea shanties and old folk music, with the opportunity to buy your favourite grog from the bar.
Primarily aimed at adults
All proceeds of this event go towards supporting the ongoing research and educational work of Butser Ancient Farm.
INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET
Visiting the farm after dark for two and a half hours of live music to encourage you to sing, dance and make merry in Butser’s Great roundhouse. The chance to see The Old Time Sailors perform their incredible show of music and merriment with traditional and eclectic instruments.
USEFUL INFORMATION: The event will be set up with some seating but is also a standing and dancing event. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please dress for the weather with sensible footwear. Please bring a torch as it may be dark returning to your car to the end of the event.
SEATING: The seating for our events is rustic and includes benches and hay bales. We can also add plastic high-backed chairs if required. If you have any specific requests please email administrator@butserancientfarm.co.uk.
TIMINGS: This special event starts at 7.30pm, so please arrive at 7.15pm. The event will finish at 10pm.
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.