Name: Butser Ancient Farm
Rating: 5.0

Butser Ancient Farm

Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BG, UK

1-90 Years

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Discover Butser Ancient Farm – Bringing the Past to Life! Step back through 10,000 years of human history at Butser Ancient Farm, an open-air experimental archaeology museum and active research centre in Hampshire. Explore reconstructed ancient houses, including a Roman villa, Iron Age/Celtic village, Stone Age settlement, and Saxon halls, all built using real UK archaeological techniques. Visitors can meet rare-breed sheep and goats, watch lambs grow through the seasons, and interact with endangered goats such as the friendly baby Nutmeg. Enjoy hands-on ancient crafts and skills with free drop-in workshops, including spinning, pottery, chalk carving, and cordage, suitable for all ages. Additional activities run by volunteers include living history demonstrations, storytelling, archaeology digs, and educational talks, while children can follow a free trail to explore the site.

Admission: Adults £13.50, children (3–16) £9.50, small family (1 adult & 2 kids) £24.00, medium family (2 adults & 2 kids) £36.50, toddlers under 3 free. Book online to save £1 per ticket!

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Explore Butser – Historic Houses and Gardens: Step into over 10,000 years of human history at Butser, where visitors can touch the thatch, smell the woodsmoke, and imagine life in a time before the concept of England existed. Explore ancient houses and gardens, meet rare-breed sheep and goats, follow a free children’s trail, and get hands-on with traditional crafts. Butser provides a full day of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages, and dogs are welcome.
Things to Do at Butser
- Explore Ancient Houses and Gardens: Visit the experimental reconstructed houses built with ancient tools and materials to see the past brought to life. These reconstructions offer a unique glimpse into how people lived thousands of years ago.
- Meet Rare Sheep and Goats: Observe the flock and watch lambs grow through the seasons. Learn about their unique features, such as horns that can have up to six points, and meet endangered goats including the friendly baby Nutmeg.
- Hands-On Ancient Crafts and Skills: Take part in free drop-in craft workshops suitable for all ages. Visitors can try spinning, cordage, pottery, chalk carving, and other traditional skills. Workshop schedules are listed on the blackboard at the visitor centre.
- Trails, Talks, and More: Volunteers run additional activities including living history demonstrations, storytelling, archaeology digs, and talks. Pick up the free children’s trail at the visitor centre to explore the site while learning about the past.
Accommodation: Overnight stays on-site are generally not available unless part of a specific event or workshop. Visitors can choose from nearby accommodation options to extend their visit.
Hire a venue: https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/host-and-hire/venue-hire
What’s on: https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/events

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Free parking
Dogs welcome
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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Admission Prices: Book online to save £1 per ticket!
- Child (ages 3–16): £9.50
- Small Family (1 adult & 2 kids): £24.00
- Medium Family (2 adults & 2 kids): £36.50
- Toddlers (under 3 years): Free
- Adult: £13.50

Pricing URL: https://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/visit/plan-your-visit

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Private hire:
- Make your special event truly one to remember! Host friends, family, colleagues, or customers in a unique ancient venue.
- A variety of indoor and outdoor ancient spaces are available to suit any size of gathering, from intimate to grand.
- All buildings feature historic furniture, with modern seating, tables, and table dressing available, along with atmospheric lighting. The ambience is set; the occasion is yours to organise.
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Summer (April - October): Open on weekends and bank holidays.
Hampshire school holidays: Open every day (excluding Christmas holiday period).
Winter (November - March): Closed except for educational visits and special events.
Opening times are 10am - 4pm, with last admission at 2:30pm.
Most visits last between two and five hours.

Address: Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BG, UK

Post Code: PO8 0BG

Council: East Hampshire

County: Hampshire

Two minutes off the A3 and are easily accessible from London, Portsmouth, and beyond. Get directions →
Transport links
- Nearest airports are Southampton and Gatwick. See where to stay locally →
- Nearest train station is Petersfield.
- Number 37 bus line from Petersfield to Clanfield; get off by the Hampshire Hog pub in Clanfield and walk 20 minutes along the road to Butser.
- Please remember to check bus and train times before planning your journey!
Taxi services
- Petersfield Taxis: 01730 303030
- Petersfield Station Taxi Rank: 0845 600 0650
- 5 Ways Cars: 01730 260442