Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 29/09/2026Fancy making your own copper wire rings? 🔨 Join expert Holly Berkley and learn the traditional techniques needed to create five copper wire rings, each based on archaeological finds. 📅 Sunday 18th October 🕰️ 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm Book now on our website. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 2345
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/09/2026We’ve loved reading these letters from the children at Cheriton Primary School, hearing about their favourite parts of Butser and what they discovered while they were here. We’re taking school trip bookings for 2027, dates go quick! More on our website - www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/learning/sch... 0144
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/09/2026WIN 4 TICKETS TO EQUINOX 2027! 🎉 Want to join us at Equinox next year? We’re giving one lucky winner 4 tickets to Equinox 2027! 🔥 1. Watch our Equinox 2024 highlights video 2. Subscribe to our channel 3. Comment telling us what looks like the best part! Good luck! ✨ youtu.be/Jeb6-3rTHds?... 086
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 25/09/2026Step back into the Saxon era this weekend at Butser! Saxon reenactors will be bringing the story of King Penda and his conflict with Wessex to life, with battles, archery and axe throwing. ⚔️ Book your tickets on our website. 🔥 butserancientfarm.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 0234
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 25/09/2026Looking for something a little different to do this autumn? 🌳 We’ve got a brilliant lineup of workshops throughout October. From traditional crafts and ancient skills to an evening of yoga, there’s plenty for you to do! Book now on our website. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0145
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/09/2026How do you turn an old oak tree into part of a Saxon hall, entirely by hand? 🌳 In our new video series, we follow our highly skilled treewright as he transforms an oak log into the timbers for the front wall of our reconstructed Saxon hall.. Watch part 1 now - www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie... 0298
Reposted by Butser Ancient FarmJason Buck Storyteller @jasonstoryteller.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Rummaging for another pic, I found this one of me with chum / co-host @maryannochota.bsky.social , in the Roman Villa at @butserancientfarm.co.uk :) #StorytellingForGrownUps #archaeology #storytelling #heritage 0122
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/09/2026As the fruitful year begins to die and fallen leaves blanket the earth, while the mists of Samhain rise from field and forest, join award-winning storyteller Jason Buck for an evening of shadow‑soaked folklore and haunting imagination! Book your tickets! www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0121
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 23/09/2026We had the pleasure of welcoming All The Gear YouTubers to Butser Ancient Farm for a rather unusual overnight stay… Watch the video to see their time at Butser as they put ancient skills to the test and experience what it’s like to spend a night in the Stone Age! youtu.be/MVD44JF3tME?... 0132
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 23/09/2026There’s a lot happening at Butser this weekend! ✨ The farm will be full of activity, with Iron Age, Stone Age and Saxon reenactors, exciting battles, weapons displays, archery and axe throwing! ⚔️ Book your tickets on our website! 🌿 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0242
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 22/09/2026WOW, what a weekend! 🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Equinox 2026 and helped make it such a brilliant day. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Here’s our highlights from the unforgettable event. ✨ 0308
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 18/09/2026Hurry! It’s the last chance to get your Equinox tickets! ✨ Ticket sales close today at 12pm, so if you’re planning to join us for the Viking Boat Burn Festival tomorrow, now’s the time to get your tickets on our website. ⚔️🔥 butserancientfarm.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... 0143
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 17/09/2026How effective were prehistoric bone-tipped spears? ⛏️ Historical Interpreter Thomas Timbrell puts ancient technology to the test, as a group of veterans make their own prehistoric spears using flint, Bronze Age axes and deer hide. Watch the full video on our YouTube. 🔥 13414
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/09/2026Just a reminder that Butser will be closed this Saturday due to EQUINOX, our Viking Boat Burn Festival! 🔥✨ We will back open on Sunday 20th September from 11am. Equinox-goers, we’ll see you this Saturday! 0205
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/09/2026A closer look at this year’s Viking boat… 👀 The finishing touches are being made, and this year's boat is looking rather resplendent. Any guesses to what this year's theme might be? 🧐 Not long now until you can see it for yourselves at Equinox. Get your tickets and join us this Saturday. 🔥 0183
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/09/2026Less than a week to go until our Equinox Viking Boat Burn Festival! ✨ The Viking boat is taking shape, traders are getting ready, and preparations are well underway for an amazing day! Tickets are still available, get yours before they sell out. 🔥 0263
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 11/09/2026Meet more of the crafty traders joining us! Including folkloric artwork and illustrations to handcrafted jewellery and woven goods. 🌿 🎨 Ophelia Ray Lester Artwork 🌿 Gina McAdam 🪶 Jaded Jewellery 🖊️ Tom Charlesworth Illustration 🐦⬛ The Raven Banner Join us at Equinox on Saturday 19th September. 🔥 0123
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/09/2026A little glimpse at what goes into making a mosaic… 🏺✨ From cutting tiny tesserae to preparing lime mortar, join our workshop to create your own 20x20cm piece. 📅 26th September ⏰ 9:30am - 3:30pm Book your place! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 12311
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 08/09/2026The soundtrack to Equinox is here! 🌿 Listen to Butser come alive with atmospheric music throughout the afternoon. Featuring: 🎤 Solfyr 🎶 Galdocraeft 🪕 Seidr Blot 🎸 The Dolmen There’s still tickets, join us and enjoy the music as we celebrate the Autumn Equinox! 🔥 0144
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/09/2026The countdown is on… under two weeks until Equinox! ⚔️🌿 The Viking boat is taking shape and preparations are in full swing for a day of music, live performers, activities, handcrafted goods and, of course, celebration. There’s still time to get your tickets before it’s too late! 🔥 0153
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/09/2026Meet more of the talented crafters joining us at Equinox! ✨ From handcrafted silverware and jewellery to artwork inspired by the past, there’ll be something for everyone. 🌿 🔨 Artisan Silversmith 💍 Silverstrand Jewellery 🌲 The Wood Beyond the World Book your tickets now on our website! 🔥 0135
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 04/09/2026Ever wondered how to create a mosaic? 🏺 Step back into the Roman era and spend a day learning an ancient craft. You’ll create and take home your own 20×20cm mosaic, with all materials included. ✨ 📅 Saturday 26th September ⏰ 9:30am-3:30pm Book now: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...butserancientfarm.co.ukTraditional Mosaic Making — Butser Ancient FarmEnjoy a hands-on, creative experience, as you discover the art of ancient mosaic making from start to finish. You will be guided through each stage in a relaxed and engaging way by two highly-trained ... 0316
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 03/09/2026How did the Romans make some of Britain’s earliest window glass? PhD researcher Kim Devereux-West investigates how the Romans may have manufactured it, using a Roman-style glass furnace, with the challenge of keeping it above 1000°C for hours! Watch the video now. 🔥 www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie...youtube.comButser Ancient FarmButser Ancient Farm is an open-air experimental archaeology museum and active research centre, learning about the past by recreating it. Our experiments are world-renowned, and our buildings include ... 15512
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 01/09/2026That’s a wrap on the summer holidays! ☀️ Thanks to everyone who joined us for summer camps, workshops and days out at Butser. Now it’s time for a busy autumn term of school visits, workshops and Equinox! ⚔️🔥 We’re also back to weekend opening, 10am–4pm. 🌿 Full info on our website. ✨ 1404
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/08/2026Our Viking boat has its foundations set… ⚔️🌿 Will you be there this September to celebrate the Autumn Equinox? 0293
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/08/2026What can archaeological evidence tell us about extreme weather in Britain? ☀️🌧️ From Stone Age charcoal deposits to Roman-era tree rings, our latest YouTube video explores how people adapted to heatwaves, drought and changing conditions. Watch the full video on our YouTube. tinyurl.com/2tu9c5kk 03917
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 27/08/2026On Sunday and Monday, step into Roman Britain with our Roman Reenactment Weekend! 🏺⚔️ The Butser IX Legion will be bringing our Roman Villa to life with demonstrations, Roman cooking, crafts, games and more. Book your tickets now! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk 0277
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/08/2026Meet some of the talented makers joining us this September at Equinox! ✨ From ancient-inspired jewellery to traditional crafts and handmade goods, there’s plenty to discover. 💍 Studio Rua 🐏 Modern Woolfare 🌿 Amongst the Gorse ⛏️ Mando Metalsmith Book your tickets now on our website! 🔥 0164
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/08/2026Whipped cream and brioche... in the Iron Age? 🥖 Using only ingredients that would have been available over 2,000 years ago, we put experimental archaeology to the test to discover how achievable these foods might have been. Watch the video now on our YouTube! 🎥 www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie... 3193
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 19/08/2026Say hello to Nutmeg, Bella, and Bronwyn, our Old English Goats and very special members of the Butser family.🐐 Old English Goats are a rare breed, descending from the Neolithic era. Today, there are thought to be as few as 1,200 individuals remaining. Next time you visit, stop by and say hello!🌿 1478
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 18/08/2026Is your child imaginative, curious and energetic? Send them on a time-travelling adventure at Butser! 🌿 They’ll make mosaics, create Roman jewellery, play ancient games, fire a Roman siege weapon and discover life in Roman Britain. 🏺 Book today! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0187
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/08/2026September workshops are filling up fast ✨ Spend a day getting hands-on with the past, from crafting a Viking arm cuff and making your own drum, to weaving belts, creating historic mosaics, making hurdles and learning the ancient skill of flint knapping🪨 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0167
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 12/08/2026The wait is over… tickets for our Equinox Viking Boat Burn festival are officially live! 🔥 Tickets are limited, get yours now via our website. ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/equinox-viki... 0183
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/08/2026We've heard your questions, and the wait is almost over. 🔥 ⭐ Butser Plus members - Monday at 10am 🎟️ General sale - Tuesday at 10am Secure your spot early with Butser Plus, our supporters’ platform (Pioneer & Hero tiers only). While you wait, take a look at the highlights from Equinox 2024. 🌙 0133
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 06/08/2026The countdown is almost over... ⚡ Tomorrow, The Misadventures of Thor brings an evening of laughter, adventures and incredible puppetry to Butser Ancient Farm. Book now via the link below and join us for an unforgettable evening of myths, mayhem and magnificent puppetry. 🌙✨ tinyurl.com/4pevd3jj 0163
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 05/08/2026Happy Wednesday☀️ If you're looking for something to do this summer, step back in time at Butser Ancient Farm. Wander through our ancient buildings, meet our animals and enjoy a day of history, nature and fresh air🌲 We're open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am-4pm. Book online or simply turn up on the day🌾 0288
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 04/08/2026Step behind the scenes at Butser Ancient Farm. 🔥🌿 With Butser Plus, you'll get exclusive behind the scenes content, blog updates, and early access to Beltain and Equinox tickets (Pioneer & Hero members). Support our work and help keep the past alive. ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butserplus 094
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 31/07/2026Six Roman hypocausts. 45 miles. One unforgettable journey. 🏛️🚴 In this Roundhouse Chat, Butser Ancient Farm archaeologist Therese Kearns is joined by Dr Rob Symmons, Curator at Fishbourne Roman Palace, to share the story behind #HyperHypocaustGate. Watch now - www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie... 0285
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 30/07/2026Discover the beauty of an ancient craft at our traditional mosaic making workshop on Saturday 26th September. ✨ Create your own 20x20cm Roman style mosaic using traditional materials and tools, guided by two expert mosaic artists. Book your place now. 🎨 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0278
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/07/2026Discover the fascinating folklore of plants this Saturday in our Folklore of Plants workshop. 🌿 Listen to ancient tales inspired by the changing seasons and create your own scented Saxon amulet beads using the plants you've discovered. 🌸 Book now ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0204
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 27/07/2026Three years ago, we put our reconstructed Roman hypocaust through an eight day experiment to see how quickly it heated up, the temperatures it reached, and how long it stayed warm after the fire went out. 🔥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.✨ youtu.be/l-ppMOPE-hE?... 06218
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 23/07/2026We're open for the summer holidays! ✨ Make the most of the sunshine and step back in time at Butser Ancient Farm. We're open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–4pm, with plenty to see and do for all ages. Book online to save, or turn up on the day. We can’t wait to see you! 🌾 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk 0166
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 22/07/2026Looking for something different this summer? Gather the family on Friday 7th August for The Misadventures of Thor, an unforgettable outdoor theatre experience featuring incredible puppets, Norse legends and fun for all. Tickets available now below. ⚡ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0124
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 21/07/2026Swap the screens for crafts, campfires and history this summer at Butser Ancient Farm! Adventure awaits with our immersive holiday camps, where curious young explorers can discover history, learn new skills and enjoy unforgettable days outdoors. Explore the full programme on our website!☀️ 086
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 20/07/2026Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect beneath the full moon. 🌕✨ Join us on Friday 24th July for an evening of restorative yoga around the fire in one of Butser Ancient Farm's ancient buildings. 🧘♀️ Book now via the link below. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/mon... 0184
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/07/2026Do you create handmade, traditional or historically inspired goods? Trader applications are open for our Equinox Viking Boat Burn Festival on Saturday 19th September. 🔥⚔️ Apply now via our website. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/equinox-viki... 0108
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/07/2026Visit on Friday 7th August for The Misadventures of Thor, a live puppet show from Rattlebox and Angel Heart Theatre. With handcrafted puppets, bold characters and hilarious storytelling, this show brings Norse myths to life. Book now on our website! 🌙✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 0167
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 10/07/2026Wood Fayre is this weekend! 🌿 Join us this Saturday and Sunday for a weekend celebrating traditional woodland crafts and skills in association with Hampshire Coppice Group. Book now via the link below. We can't wait to see you this weekend! 🔥✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 063
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/07/2026The countdown to Wood Fayre is on! 🪵🌿 Join us this Saturday and Sunday for a weekend celebrating traditional woodland crafts and skills in association with Hampshire Coppice Group. Book your tickets via our website 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal... 094
Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 06/07/2026Take your pupils on a journey through 10,000 years of immersive history brought to life this autumn term 📚🛖🐏 Bookings are now open and are filling fast! For school enquiries, email schools@butserancientfarm.co.uk 0186