JOIN HAMPHIRE’S BEST EASTER 2025 ADVENTURE!
Is your child imaginative, curious, and energetic? Do they like being outside, trying new things, and getting hands-on with fun activities? Send them on a time-travelling adventure at Butser Ancient Farm and let them find out for themselves!
At our Time Traveller Holiday Club, your child will experience Butser like never before. They’ll spend each fun-filled day with us packed with exciting activities, from making their own clay pots, grinding wheat and baking bread, to trying out weapons, playing ancient games and getting to know the Butser goats — all in the beautiful setting of our ancient buildings in the Hampshire countryside!
Why Choose Time Traveller Holiday Club?
Engaging Activities: Each day introduces your children to a different era, with a wide range of activities designed to immerse them in history and earn their stripes as time travellers.
Flexible Booking Options: Book individual days or enjoy the full week.
Convenient Hours: Main activities run from 10am-4pm, with flexible drop-off from 9am and pick-up until 5pm.
About the Holiday Camp
A unique holiday activity club designed for 6 to 12-year-olds
10am-4pm main schedule of activities with a break for lunch
Flexible drop off and pick up between 9-10am in the morning and 4-5pm in the afternoon
£45 per child, per day
Run by knowledgeable and experienced educators who are DBS checked and First Aid trained
Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
A themed schedule of activities across the week to be immersed in history and learn new skills:
Monday – Stone Age Survivors
Tuesday – Bronze Age Builders
Wednesday – Iron Age Inventors
Thursday – Roman Rulers
Friday – Saxon Storytellers*
*The holiday camp will run Mon-Thurs for the second week - you can meet the Saxons on Friday 18th with a general admission ticket.
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Monday – Stone Age Survivors
Try out ancient instruments and make some music. Colour chalk with natural materials before carving patterns with flint. Learn the history of fire-lighting and explore different methods. Grind grain, make dough and cook bread over an open fire. Twist plant fibres to make cordage and examine examples of it in use.
Tuesday – Bronze Age Builders
Make and decorate pinch pots using natural clay. Watch a practical demonstration of how to get and shape bronze. Twist a ring or bracelet from copper wire. Practice using a sling to hit targets. Work in relay teams for fishing themed challenges.
Wednesday – Iron Age Innovators
Learn about a range of natural dyes and try spinning wool. Weave cloth using a small peg loom. Collect, mix and help build a natural wall. An archery session with our instructor. Make a small circular leather pouch to take home.
Thursday – Roman Rulers
Tour our mosaics and design tile patterns in pairs. Experience a Roman maths lesson in our villa. Fight a Roman soldier in single combat. Fire a replica Roman siege weapon. Work with a team in an aqueduct themed challenge.
Friday – Saxon Storytellers*
Braid 7 threads into a bracelet. Make a quill and use ancient ink to write in Anglo-Saxon! Be led in digging for artefacts. Handle coins, design your own and strike one to take away. Try your hand at making a wattle fence.
EVERYDAY!
Learn to play ancient boardgames, handle artefacts from the relevant time period, peruse a selection of relevant books, take part in puzzles, hear stories around the fire in different ancient houses, play group games and picnic in a roundhouse!
*Please note the second Friday will not run, but there will be the opportunity to book and visit the farm as a family to explore the Anglo-Saxon Camp which will be on-site that day! Question the Anglo-Saxons on different parts of their lives and cheer them on as they engage in combat.
Proposed activities are planned, but may be replaced or added to if necessary (dependant on circumstances).
More information
What should my child wear?
Something practical! Flat shoes, plenty of layers if it's cold, wet weather gear if it's rainy, and clothes you don't mind risking getting a little mucky. This workshop will likely be held both inside and outside, except in the case of extreme weather.
Should I bring anything to the day camp?
Your child will need to bring a packed lunch with them. They may also want to bring a change of clothes.
Is there parking?
Yes! We have plenty of free and accessible parking. If you're worried about accessibility, please email hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk for advice.
Where should I go on the day?
Just head to the entrance kiosk and show us your ticket as normal. We'll help with where to go after that!