This course will introduce you to which parts of an animal are useful for different products, and how to preserve those parts until they can be used. We will cover all basic butchery for both food and utilitarian items, as well as those parts not often seen as useful.
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
Enjoy all the excitement of a usual day out at Butser, at a fraction of the cost! Kindly funded by the East Hampshire District Council, this time-limited offer is open to East Hants residents only, though we're also open as normal if you live further afield.
Enjoy our half term activities and get 25% off all entry tickets to say thanks for navigating A3 closures with the code A3CANTSTOPME.
Discover the secrets of ancient skeletons this October half term! An action-packed week filled with a themed trail, hands-on activities, ancient skills demonstrations, and more.
Enjoy all the excitement of a usual day out at Butser, at a fraction of the cost! Kindly funded by the East Hampshire District Council, this time-limited offer is open to East Hants residents only, though we're also open as normal if you live further afield.
Our biggest reenactment of the year! Witness a Viking raid as a village of Saxons defends the farm against a Viking warband.
An incredible afternoon & evening of spectacular entertainment, straight from Valhalla itself. Witness live folk music, reenactor warrior battles, traditional crafts, and the burning of a Viking longship at dusk…
Discover life as a Viking! Meet villagers and warriors, see them and their weapons in action, and craft your own mini Viking shield.
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
Meet members of Colchester Historical Enactment Society sharing crafts and textiles from the Saxon period.
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
Travel back in time with immersive drop-in workshops that bring the Roman world to life! This week, we’re turning part of our villa into a Roman classroom with the experts from Reading University’s Ancient Schoolroom project — join us to have a go with wax tablets, discover ancient Latin curses, hear Roman fables, and more!
Discover ancient music and have a go with historic instruments! Explore a wide array of instruments from the early Neolithic era to the Middle Ages with merry band of musicians Here Be Flagons.
Meet members of Colchester Historical Enactment Society sharing crafts and textiles from the Iron Age period.
Discover Anglo Saxon life with reenactment group Herigeas Hundas. There’ll be craft demonstrations, displays, talks and combat displays throughout the weekend.
Members of the Dark Ages Society will be in residence in our Saxon hall, transporting visitors back to 884 AD. Explore aspects of Saxon and Viking life with ancient skills demonstrations and displays.
Discover Anglo Saxon life with reenactment group Swords of Penda - Children of Loki. There’ll be craft demonstrations, displays, talks and combat displays throughout the weekend
Have a hands-on day out this Father’s Day and discover what life was like in the Roman Army!
Discover ancient weapons and be amazed by the lives of brave warriors. Find out how the Roman army lived and fought in Britain with reenactments from the Butser IX Legion and test your mettle with a spear-throwing activity!
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
Discover ancient celebrations of sun & midsummer this May half term as we near the solstice! An action-packed week filled with a themed trail, hands-on activities, ancient skills demonstrations, and more.
Witness the Saxon invasion of England in one of our biggest reenactment displays of the year! A weekend of living history and spectacular battles, as the Romans and Celts defend their homes against invading Saxons…
Discover Roman living history and combat reenactments with the Butser IX Roman Legion. Find out what life would have been like in Roman Britain as you explore our open air site.
Discover Anglo Saxon life with reenactment group Herigeas Hundas. There’ll be craft demonstrations, displays, talks and combat displays throughout the Easter weekend.
Become a time-traveller this Easter! Have a go at ancient crafts, watch live demonstrations and reenactments, follow a free children’s trail, and more. With tons happening every day, enjoy an incredible day out for all ages at Butser.
Travel back in time to the heart of Roman Britain! Explore our Roman villa and new formal Roman garden brought to life by Roman soldiers and every day people from the past.
As darkness falls on Saturday evening, visitors will have the exclusive chance to join the warriors of Herigeas Hundas around the fire for a night of mead, music and storytelling.
Get hands on with clay to make an offering for our new Roman shrine, and learn about Roman pantheon! Free drop-in workshops for all ages.
Meet members of Colchester Historical Enactment Society sharing crafts and textiles from the Saxon period, alongside a Stone Age traveller!
A contingent from the Butser IX Roman Legion will be in residence around the Roman Villa. Discover what life would have been like in Roman Britain.
Included in normal admission price.
This October Half Term join us to witness the turning of the seasons at this magical time of year, known to our ancestors as Samhain…
Included in normal admission price.
Treat yourself or your family to a whole year of incredible days out with our annual passes!
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