Butser Ancient Farm

Principal Christine Shaw


Themed Weekend Events 2007

WE ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE FOLLOWING THEMED WEEKENDS

Entry in the normal way, at the gate, on the day, except for evening events, such as Beltain, when details for getting tickets will be published separately nearer the date.

The Farm is open from 10am - 5pm and how to get to it, along with access to a map is given here.

No Dogs allowed on site (personal assistance dogs excepted).

Visitors are welcome to exercise their dogs in the car park and public footpaths are within easy reach.


EASTER - APRIL 7th/8th & 9th   ENVIRONMENT - HOW EARLY PEOPLE USED THEIR ENVIRONMENT
Come and see our Roundhouses built of organic, sustainable materials

APRIL 28th/29th   WORKING LIFE
What would we have been doing 2000 years ago ?


MAY 5th   FESTIVAL OF BELTAIN 6.00pm
The burning of the Wicker Man (Special Event)

MAY 26th/27th & 28th   HOMELIFE
Sally Grainger, a Roman Cook, will be there to demonstrate Roman cooking. Will Lord will be running flint knapping workshops, 'phone to book a place

JUNE 23rd/24th   FROM PLANT TO PLATTER - FOOD FOR OUR ANCESTORS
Sally Grainger will be there to demonstrate Roman cooking.

JULY 28th/29th   WEAPONS AND WARFARE
David Freeman will talk about and show his Iron Age weapons and even a chance for adults to make one !
There will be Roman soldiers from Legio II Augusta



AUGUST 25th/26th & 27th   EXPERIMENTAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Will Lord will be running flint knapping workshops,'phone to book a place.

SEPTEMBER 29th/30th   HARVEST FESTIVAL
An autumn celebration.
Sally Grainger will be there to demonstrate Roman cooking.



TO HELP YOU EXPLORE THE PAST

 


Admission Prices

Adults  £6
Children (5 -16years)    £3
Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 children)  £15
Students and O.A.P's   £5


School Parties, Group Visits, Lecture Tours all year by arrangement


A location map is available here.

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Created 13 January 2002 - Updated 07 March 2007