Witness a Viking raid on Butser Ancient Farm!
Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.
Discover life in the ‘Dark Ages’ and see a historic clash between Saxons and Vikings in one of our biggest reenactments of the year! Join us for a full day of living history and spectacular battles as a warband of Saxons defends the farm against Viking raiders.
It’s the end of the 8th Century CE, and the Norsemen have set their sights on England. When a Viking raiding party approaches Butser, it’s up to the resident Saxons to defend their homes! Who will win this clash of ages and reign victorious?
An immersive day out full of combat displays, battles, living history, and more. Meet everyday people from the past, from a Saxon wise woman to a Viking family, and see the difference between a Saxon champion and a Viking warrior in action!
Explore Saxon and Viking encampments with reenactment groups Herigeas Hundas and Wuffa. Don’t forget to bring some pennies as there will be traders selling some of their beautiful crafts throughout the weekend.
WITNESS A CLASH OF CONQUERORS
Watch battles and combat displays from two groups of warriors
Explore immersive encampments and buildings to see everyday life in the past
Discover more about Anglo Saxon and Viking life with talks and demonstrations
Get hands-on and see, touch, and have a go with different items and crafts
Please note we will not be open Saturday 21st September.
Sunday timetable (may be subject to change)
- 1100 - Archery and Missiles display
- 1200 – Plant dyeing talk with Osthryth
- 1230 – Saxon Stories with Furspel
- 1300 – Ancient Music talk with Raedwulf
- 1330 – The Anglo Saxon Cunning Woman talk with Rynswith
- 1400 – Spinning and Wool talk with Sara
- 1500– Viking vs Saxon Battle!
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.
SATURDAY 21st: Please note the farm will not be open on Saturday 21st September as we prepare for our SOLD OUT Equinox Viking Boat Burn event.
DOGS: Please feel free to bring your dogs with you! We just ask that they are well-behaved and kept on leads at all times.
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.