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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/10/2026

It’s going to be a busy one at Butser this weekend! 🏺⚔️ The Butser IX Roman Legion returns this Saturday and Sunday, bringing Roman Britain to life with combat displays, demonstrations and immersive living history. Book your visit via our website. ✨ www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/10/2026

What colours would people in the Iron Age have worn, and how did they create them? 🎨 In part 1 of our blog, Experimentalist Margaret Taylor explores the natural dyes that may have been used to colour Iron Age textiles, including madder, tansy and woad. www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2026/10...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 13/10/2026

Step back into Roman Britain this Saturday and Sunday as the Butser IX Roman Legion returns to Butser Ancient Farm for a weekend of living history! 🏺 Book your visit and join us this weekend! 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 12/10/2026

Ever wondered how ancient jewellery was made? 🔨✨ Join expert Holly Berkley on Sunday 18th Oct and try your hand at making five copper wire rings, each inspired by archaeological finds. 📅 Sunday 18th October 🕰️ 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm Book on our website. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 12/10/2026

We always love hearing about your favourite parts of the day at Butser! 💛 Recently, year 4 pupils from Lancing Prep School got stuck into life in the past with pottery making, artefact exploration, jewellery making and rune writing. Planning a school trip for 2027? Find more info on our website. 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/10/2026

Calling all Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts! Step into the world of The Shadows of Elder Marsh, an immersive tabletop adventure inspired by Britain’s mythic and folkloric past, coming to Butser on Saturday 20th March 2027. Find out more on our website. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/10/2026

Butser Gathering update After careful consideration, we’ve made the decided to postpone the Butser Gathering. We want to ensure we can deliver the best possible experience, and April will give us a better opportunity to do that, due to several factors. We hope you’ll join us in April 2027.

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/10/2026

What would your child do if they could spend a day in the past? This term, our time travellers will be busy making bread over an open fire, carving chalk with flint, twisting copper wire, weaving wool, firing a Roman siege weapon and digging for artefacts! Visit our website - tinyurl.com/ywx2ddb2

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/10/2026

In part 2 of our new series, master thatcher Lyle Morgan arrives with four tonnes of water reed to begin thatching the roof, using traditional techniques and archaeological evidence to explore how a Saxon hall might have been thatched. Watch part 2 now on YouTube. 🔥 www.youtube.com/@ButserAncie...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/10/2026

Take a look back at Equinox 2026! ⚔️ A big thank you to Neighbourhood Films for capturing the event and sharing this video with us! You can still enter our giveaway on YouTube for a chance to win 4 FREE tickets to next year’s event. 🔥 www.neighbourhoodfilms.co.uk youtu.be/Jeb6-3rTHds?...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 06/10/2026

Enter a world of ancient spirits and winter folklore by the glowing hearth this Yuletide… This December we're welcoming back award-winning performer Jason Buck for The Horns of Yule – A Winter Tale. 📅 Friday 18th December 🕰️ 7-9pm Book your tickets now!🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 05/10/2026

Spend four days learning the traditional skills of bow making with expert Phil Brooke. From selecting the right wood and exploring bow design through history to learning traditional techniques, you’ll learn how to craft your own bow. Book your place - www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 05/10/2026

Something new has arrived at Butser… 👀 What if your next team day involved a prehistoric setting, a handful of challenges and absolutely no idea what was coming next? Welcome to Survive the Settlement. Visit our website for more details. 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/corporate-ev...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Introducing The Butser Gathering! Come dressed as a Viking, Roman, Saxon, or anything history inspired. A day of costumes, creativity, games, food, drink, conversation and a chance to meet new people! 📅Saturday 14 November 🕰️11am-8pm Tickets are LIVE! 🔥 www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 02/10/2026

Happy spooky season! 🎃 The leaves are beginning to turn, the mornings are getting crisp and there’s something rather lovely about autumn at Butser. ✨ There’s lots to look forward to, with workshops, reenactment weekends, half term activities and lots of opportunities to explore the past. ⚔️

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 29/09/2026

Fancy 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/09/2026

We’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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/09/2026

WIN 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?...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Step 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/...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 25/09/2026

Looking 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/09/2026

How 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/09/2026

As 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 23/09/2026

We 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?...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 23/09/2026

There’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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 22/09/2026

WOW, 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. ✨

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 18/09/2026

Hurry! 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/...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 17/09/2026

How 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. 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/09/2026

Just 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!

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 16/09/2026

A 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. 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/09/2026

Less 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. 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 11/09/2026

Meet 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. 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 09/09/2026

A 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 08/09/2026

The 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! 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/09/2026

The 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! 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/09/2026

Meet 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! 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 01/09/2026

That’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. ✨

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/08/2026

Our Viking boat has its foundations set… ⚔️🌿 Will you be there this September to celebrate the Autumn Equinox?

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 28/08/2026

What 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

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 27/08/2026

On 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

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/08/2026

Meet 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! 🔥

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 24/08/2026

Whipped 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 19/08/2026

Say 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!🌿

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 18/08/2026

Is 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 14/08/2026

September 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 12/08/2026

The 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...

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 07/08/2026

We'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. 🌙

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 06/08/2026

The 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

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 05/08/2026

Happy 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🌾

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 04/08/2026

Step 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

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Butser Ancient Farm @butserancientfarm.co.uk · 31/07/2026

Six 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...

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