Chase the Sun at May Half Term
Discover ancient celebrations of sun & summer this May half term! An action-packed week filled with a themed trail, hands-on activities, ancient skills demonstrations, and more.
Discover ancient celebrations of sun & summer this May half term! An action-packed week filled with a themed trail, hands-on activities, ancient skills demonstrations, and more.
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 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
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.
Discover the ancient night sky up close with this incredible and immersive planetarium experience. See the connections between celestial movements and ancient architecture brought to life!
Discover ancient explorers this February half term! A great family day out with an all-NEW themed trail, hands on activities, and cosy storytelling.
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…
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.
Let your child release their inner Saxon this Easter! Send them back through time at Butser Ancient Farm for an action-packed outdoors adventure, filled with fun hands-on activities with a historical theme.
Treat yourself or your family to a whole year of incredible days out with our annual passes!
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