Butser Ancient Farm
@butserancientfarm.co.uk
Learning about the past by recreating it! Experimental archaeology, traditional crafts, reenactments & more. Hampshire, UK. https://bio.site/butserancientfarm
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If you're not familiar with us, hello!
We're a UK experimental archaeology site with reconstructed buildings from the Stone Age to the Early Medieval. We run experiments, host reenactments, teach heritage crafts, and set things on fire. Like, a lot 😅
We're a UK experimental archaeology site with reconstructed buildings from the Stone Age to the Early Medieval. We run experiments, host reenactments, teach heritage crafts, and set things on fire. Like, a lot 😅
New on the blog this week!
Our experimental archaeologist @experimentalkearns.bsky.social has shared a highlight from her recent trip to Italy, where she came face to face with the Copper Age legend himself, Ötzi the Iceman... ❄️
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Our experimental archaeologist @experimentalkearns.bsky.social has shared a highlight from her recent trip to Italy, where she came face to face with the Copper Age legend himself, Ötzi the Iceman... ❄️
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Frozen in Time: Coming Face to Face with Ötzi the Iceman — Butser Ancient Farm
This week, our Experimental Archaeologist Therese Kearns shares a highlight from her recent trip to Italy, where she came face to face with Ötzi the Iceman.
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New on the blog this week!
Our experimental archaeologist @experimentalkearns.bsky.social has shared a highlight from her recent trip to Italy, where she came face to face with the Copper Age legend himself, Ötzi the Iceman... ❄️
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Our experimental archaeologist @experimentalkearns.bsky.social has shared a highlight from her recent trip to Italy, where she came face to face with the Copper Age legend himself, Ötzi the Iceman... ❄️
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Remember, Beltain 2026 tickets will
be released NEXT WEEK! 🔥✨ Our biggest event of
the year sells out in less than five minutes (although we
would love to invite everyone, of course!)
So what does this mean for you if you're hoping to get
tickets?
be released NEXT WEEK! 🔥✨ Our biggest event of
the year sells out in less than five minutes (although we
would love to invite everyone, of course!)
So what does this mean for you if you're hoping to get
tickets?
November 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Remember, Beltain 2026 tickets will
be released NEXT WEEK! 🔥✨ Our biggest event of
the year sells out in less than five minutes (although we
would love to invite everyone, of course!)
So what does this mean for you if you're hoping to get
tickets?
be released NEXT WEEK! 🔥✨ Our biggest event of
the year sells out in less than five minutes (although we
would love to invite everyone, of course!)
So what does this mean for you if you're hoping to get
tickets?
Late night shopping! 🎄✨ Join us at the farm TOMORROW Friday 28th November between 5-7pm for Christmas mead and stocking fillers. Drop into our farm shop after work and pick up something special before the festive rush!
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Late night shopping! 🎄✨ Join us at the farm TOMORROW Friday 28th November between 5-7pm for Christmas mead and stocking fillers. Drop into our farm shop after work and pick up something special before the festive rush!
Join us for our bestselling Celtic fire festival on 2 May!
🔥 Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer & Hero members:
Tuesday 2nd December at midday
🌿 General tickets go on sale:
Wednesday 3rd December at midday
Watch last year's highlights: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celtic-fire-festival
🔥 Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer & Hero members:
Tuesday 2nd December at midday
🌿 General tickets go on sale:
Wednesday 3rd December at midday
Watch last year's highlights: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celtic-fire-festival
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Join us for our bestselling Celtic fire festival on 2 May!
🔥 Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer & Hero members:
Tuesday 2nd December at midday
🌿 General tickets go on sale:
Wednesday 3rd December at midday
Watch last year's highlights: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celtic-fire-festival
🔥 Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer & Hero members:
Tuesday 2nd December at midday
🌿 General tickets go on sale:
Wednesday 3rd December at midday
Watch last year's highlights: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celtic-fire-festival
Looking for creative therapy this winter? Our Spoon Carving Workshop will help you learn the intricate techniques of carving and refining wooden spoons.
🥄 Saturday 13th December (10am - 2pm)
🍂 Relaxing, welcoming & beginner-friendly
Last few tickets: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
🥄 Saturday 13th December (10am - 2pm)
🍂 Relaxing, welcoming & beginner-friendly
Last few tickets: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Looking for creative therapy this winter? Our Spoon Carving Workshop will help you learn the intricate techniques of carving and refining wooden spoons.
🥄 Saturday 13th December (10am - 2pm)
🍂 Relaxing, welcoming & beginner-friendly
Last few tickets: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
🥄 Saturday 13th December (10am - 2pm)
🍂 Relaxing, welcoming & beginner-friendly
Last few tickets: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
Beltain 2026 tickets are coming…! 🔥🌱⚔️
Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer or Hero supporters: Tue 2 Dec
General tickets go on sale: Wed 3 Dec
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the updates, or join Butser Plus to be first in line! 🔥
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celt...
Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer or Hero supporters: Tue 2 Dec
General tickets go on sale: Wed 3 Dec
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the updates, or join Butser Plus to be first in line! 🔥
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celt...
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Beltain 2026 tickets are coming…! 🔥🌱⚔️
Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer or Hero supporters: Tue 2 Dec
General tickets go on sale: Wed 3 Dec
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the updates, or join Butser Plus to be first in line! 🔥
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celt...
Early access for Butser Plus Pioneer or Hero supporters: Tue 2 Dec
General tickets go on sale: Wed 3 Dec
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for all the updates, or join Butser Plus to be first in line! 🔥
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/beltain-celt...
Last few tickets left for our Hedgerow Wreath Workshop! Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of our Saxon meadhall in this calming escape from the bustle of modern Christmas..
🌿 26th & 29th Nov
🔥 2 hour workshop including a winter warmer dram of mead
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
🌿 26th & 29th Nov
🔥 2 hour workshop including a winter warmer dram of mead
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
Hedgerow Wreath Making Workshop — Butser Ancient Farm
Bring nature into your home and craft a gorgeous handmade hedgerow wreath! Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of our Saxon meadhall in this calming escape from the bustle of modern Christmas.
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Last few tickets left for our Hedgerow Wreath Workshop! Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of our Saxon meadhall in this calming escape from the bustle of modern Christmas..
🌿 26th & 29th Nov
🔥 2 hour workshop including a winter warmer dram of mead
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
🌿 26th & 29th Nov
🔥 2 hour workshop including a winter warmer dram of mead
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/whats-on/cal...
It’s been one year since we won the prestigious Sandford Award! 🔥🏺🐐
This is the ultimate gold star in heritage education, recognising heritage sites that deliver outstanding learning experiences. One year on, we are still so proud of our team! Read more: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
This is the ultimate gold star in heritage education, recognising heritage sites that deliver outstanding learning experiences. One year on, we are still so proud of our team! Read more: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
One Year of the Sandford Award — Butser Ancient Farm
It’s been one year since we shared the exciting news that Butser Ancient Farm won the prestigious Sandford Award ! This is the ultimate gold star in heritage education, recognising heritage sites tha...
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It’s been one year since we won the prestigious Sandford Award! 🔥🏺🐐
This is the ultimate gold star in heritage education, recognising heritage sites that deliver outstanding learning experiences. One year on, we are still so proud of our team! Read more: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
This is the ultimate gold star in heritage education, recognising heritage sites that deliver outstanding learning experiences. One year on, we are still so proud of our team! Read more: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/11...
Just a handful of tickets left for our next Home Education Day at the farm! Get hands on with a special day of fun and educational activities - bringing history to life for children of all ages.
📍 Wednesday 10th December
⌛ 10am - 2pm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/.../home-edu....
📍 Wednesday 10th December
⌛ 10am - 2pm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/.../home-edu....
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Just a handful of tickets left for our next Home Education Day at the farm! Get hands on with a special day of fun and educational activities - bringing history to life for children of all ages.
📍 Wednesday 10th December
⌛ 10am - 2pm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/.../home-edu....
📍 Wednesday 10th December
⌛ 10am - 2pm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/.../home-edu....
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Today, @butserancientfarm.co.uk Dave, Oli and I have been continuing with developing the compost bay, with integrated potting area. Still a make do, scrounge, or create materials project. Next week we'll have to cut more timber.
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today, @butserancientfarm.co.uk Dave, Oli and I have been continuing with developing the compost bay, with integrated potting area. Still a make do, scrounge, or create materials project. Next week we'll have to cut more timber.
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
We have the very best volunteers! 🥰
Today, @butserancientfarm.co.uk Dave, Oli and I have been continuing with developing the compost bay, with integrated potting area. Still a make do, scrounge, or create materials project. Next week we'll have to cut more timber.
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
Dave and Immy repurposed the bench and shelf...🤷♂️
November 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We have the very best volunteers! 🥰
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@butserancientfarm.co.uk has been book Festivalling like only Butser Ancient Farm can. 😍🤩
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@butserancientfarm.co.uk has been book Festivalling like only Butser Ancient Farm can. 😍🤩
This is why we let @experimentalkearns.bsky.social go on holiday! 👇👇👇 #experimentalarchaeology
I really really want to build a pile dwelling @butserancientfarm.co.uk inspired by my recent visit to Museo delle Palafitte del Lago di Ledro, Italy and thinking about all the wonderful evidence from #MustFarm … 🤔🤔
November 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is why we let @experimentalkearns.bsky.social go on holiday! 👇👇👇 #experimentalarchaeology
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Tune in on Tuesday 4 Nov 9pm on More4 !! 👇👇
#HiddenWonders with #SandiToksvig and @rakshadigs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#HiddenWonders with #SandiToksvig and @rakshadigs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sandi Toksvig probes Iron Age Dorset murder for TV series
The skeleton of a teenage girl buried face down in a pit was found during filming.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Tune in on Tuesday 4 Nov 9pm on More4 !! 👇👇
#HiddenWonders with #SandiToksvig and @rakshadigs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#HiddenWonders with #SandiToksvig and @rakshadigs.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
When the @romanpalace.bsky.social call, we respond immediately! This promises to be a really interesting day!
We're doing a conference on the Early Medieval Period and demand that you buy tickets and then share this post immediately.
sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-su...
sussexpast.co.uk/event/the-su...
The Sussex Archaeological Society Conference - Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record - Sussex Past
The Sussex Archaeological Society's Annual Conference: Sūþseaxna: New Research from the Early Medieval Record on Saturday 8 November at University of Sussex.
sussexpast.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
When the @romanpalace.bsky.social call, we respond immediately! This promises to be a really interesting day!
It’s #InternationalArchaeologyDay and we’re celebrating #experimentalarchaeology and the wonderful collaborations we have @uclarchaeology.bsky.social @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @cam-archaeology.bsky.social @romanpalace.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
It’s #InternationalArchaeologyDay and we’re celebrating #experimentalarchaeology and the wonderful collaborations we have @uclarchaeology.bsky.social @unioxarchaeology.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @cam-archaeology.bsky.social @romanpalace.bsky.social
Ha ha! But who won???
📸 friendly but mildly competitive cordage making @butserancientfarm.co.uk yesterday as tutors
@rschulting.bsky.social, @chirikure.bsky.social & Rachel Wood (@oxradiocarbon.bsky.social) & our MSc Archaeological Science students sought to impress the quality control judge: Pawfessor Kenta 🐾#studyhere
@rschulting.bsky.social, @chirikure.bsky.social & Rachel Wood (@oxradiocarbon.bsky.social) & our MSc Archaeological Science students sought to impress the quality control judge: Pawfessor Kenta 🐾#studyhere
October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ha ha! But who won???
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📣 '...Archaeologists baffled & shocked' by #MosaicMonday...
As evidenced by further first-class musing 🤔 & pointing 👇at @butserancientfarm.co.uk by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social & @durotrigesdig.bsky.social - inside the incredible recreated Roman villa 🤯😮
As evidenced by further first-class musing 🤔 & pointing 👇at @butserancientfarm.co.uk by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social & @durotrigesdig.bsky.social - inside the incredible recreated Roman villa 🤯😮
October 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
📣 '...Archaeologists baffled & shocked' by #MosaicMonday...
As evidenced by further first-class musing 🤔 & pointing 👇at @butserancientfarm.co.uk by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social & @durotrigesdig.bsky.social - inside the incredible recreated Roman villa 🤯😮
As evidenced by further first-class musing 🤔 & pointing 👇at @butserancientfarm.co.uk by @theduncanmackay.bsky.social & @durotrigesdig.bsky.social - inside the incredible recreated Roman villa 🤯😮
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! We’re celebrating our amazing education team - passionate, creative, and committed people who, rain or shine, inspire over 30,000 school children every year. You are the beating heart of Butser - thank you for all that you do!
October 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! We’re celebrating our amazing education team - passionate, creative, and committed people who, rain or shine, inspire over 30,000 school children every year. You are the beating heart of Butser - thank you for all that you do!
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I'm going to be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Sat 18 and Sun 19 October. On Sun 19, I'll be talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient worlds - in the house in chapter two of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
October 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I'm going to be @butserancientfarm.co.uk for #butserbookfest on Sat 18 and Sun 19 October. On Sun 19, I'll be talking about writing fantasy and creating ancient worlds - in the house in chapter two of A Sword of Gold and Ruin.
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
#fantasy #fantasybooks #epicfantasy #folklore #historicalfantasy
Gorgeous photo!
They’re like two different worlds in so many ways! We feel it even more when we light our hypocaust and you leave a smoky roundhouse and arrive in a room with a warm mosaic floor and invisible heat! #hypocaust
They’re like two different worlds in so many ways! We feel it even more when we light our hypocaust and you leave a smoky roundhouse and arrive in a room with a warm mosaic floor and invisible heat! #hypocaust
Afternoon sunlight on the reconstructed #Roman villa at the incredible @butserancientfarm.co.uk 🏛️
It's particularly potent that one can compare roundhouse living from the Iron age with the formal decor & rooms of a villa - side by side. What a strange culture shock for the Romano-British! 😮
📷 TD
It's particularly potent that one can compare roundhouse living from the Iron age with the formal decor & rooms of a villa - side by side. What a strange culture shock for the Romano-British! 😮
📷 TD
October 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Gorgeous photo!
They’re like two different worlds in so many ways! We feel it even more when we light our hypocaust and you leave a smoky roundhouse and arrive in a room with a warm mosaic floor and invisible heat! #hypocaust
They’re like two different worlds in so many ways! We feel it even more when we light our hypocaust and you leave a smoky roundhouse and arrive in a room with a warm mosaic floor and invisible heat! #hypocaust
We’ve been away for a bit… but we’re back on Bluesky! What have we missed?
One thing you won’t want to miss 👉 #ButserBookFest, 18th & 19th Oct! Two days of amazing people, talks & activities.
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
#Books #Hampshire #LiteraryFestival
One thing you won’t want to miss 👉 #ButserBookFest, 18th & 19th Oct! Two days of amazing people, talks & activities.
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
#Books #Hampshire #LiteraryFestival
Butser BookFest 2025 — Butser Ancient Farm
www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
We’ve been away for a bit… but we’re back on Bluesky! What have we missed?
One thing you won’t want to miss 👉 #ButserBookFest, 18th & 19th Oct! Two days of amazing people, talks & activities.
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
#Books #Hampshire #LiteraryFestival
One thing you won’t want to miss 👉 #ButserBookFest, 18th & 19th Oct! Two days of amazing people, talks & activities.
More info: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/butser-liter...
#Books #Hampshire #LiteraryFestival
It's the full moon! The June moon is commonly known as the Strawberry moon after Native American traditions, but English names may have included Flower Moon or Hay Moon from the Anglo-Saxons, or Mead Moon or Horse Moon from the Celts. Possibly -- it's hard to find sources for a lot of moon names!
June 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It's the full moon! The June moon is commonly known as the Strawberry moon after Native American traditions, but English names may have included Flower Moon or Hay Moon from the Anglo-Saxons, or Mead Moon or Horse Moon from the Celts. Possibly -- it's hard to find sources for a lot of moon names!
Dads and father figures go FREE this weekend at Butser! Join us as we mark Father's Day weekend with Roman reenactments, living history demonstrations, combat displays, and more all weekend ⚔️
See what's on and get your tickets at buff.ly/iPN9Bx1
See what's on and get your tickets at buff.ly/iPN9Bx1
June 10, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Dads and father figures go FREE this weekend at Butser! Join us as we mark Father's Day weekend with Roman reenactments, living history demonstrations, combat displays, and more all weekend ⚔️
See what's on and get your tickets at buff.ly/iPN9Bx1
See what's on and get your tickets at buff.ly/iPN9Bx1
It's the last day of #VolunteersWeek, and we're looking back at some of the amazing projects our volunteers have completed since last year's celebration! From archaeological experiments to major fundraising festivals, everything we do at Butser is supported by our incredible volunteers 💚
June 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It's the last day of #VolunteersWeek, and we're looking back at some of the amazing projects our volunteers have completed since last year's celebration! From archaeological experiments to major fundraising festivals, everything we do at Butser is supported by our incredible volunteers 💚