Butser Ancient Farm

Time 2020-11-18 12:03:37

Web Name: Butser Ancient Farm

WebSite: http://www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

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Bringing the past to life…Learning outside the classroomSchool Trips Bringing the past to life…research and educationSupport our workOpening update - November 2020Following the latest Government announcement we are sorry to share that Butser will no longer be open during November weekends. School trips are still allowed to go ahead and we are liaising directly with any school trips booked for November regarding coming to the Farm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and many thanks for your ongoing support during these incredibly difficult times, it is much appreciated. Experimental archaeology and educational site in the heart of the South Downs Butser Ancient Farmis a unique experimental archaeology site nestled into the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park; we welcome visitors and education groups to the site throughout the year. Thefarm features archaeologicalreconstructions of ancient buildings from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman Britainand the Anglo-Saxonperiod. Our buildings are internationally famous and appear frequently in documentaries and feature films. We also grow crops from prehistory and keep rare breeds of animals, such as goats and sheep.As seen in… Bring your family to Butser Ancient Farm for an exclusive, hands on, educational afternoon exploring the ancient past, with a theme of 'Living in the Winter'. Join Author and Broadcaster Mary-Ann Ochota for an online talk raising funds for Butser Ancient Farm. Explore the strange items and intriguing history of ancient Britain as Mary-Ann launches her new book: Secret Britain - Unearthing Our Mysterious Past. Join us for online stories with Jason Buck and Dawn Nelson. Elemental Dark Ages: Stories from Nature. By popular demand an extra late-afternoon performance of our Tales of Winter Magic - Winter Solstice storytelling with Red Phoenix. A festive early evening of Winter Solstice storytelling with Red Phoenix. There will also be a visit from the Prize Old Mummers. We welcome small groups to join us for the midwinter celebration of the Holly King, as our Roundhouse is transformed into a magical forest. Try some festive flat bread making in our bread oven. Mix your own recipe using different flours, spices and dried fruits to create your own distinctive flavours. You'll then have a chance to taste your creations. It's an invention test without the stress! Try some festive flat bread making in our bread oven. Mix your own recipe using different flours, spices and dried fruits to create your own distinctive flavours. You'll then have a chance to taste your creations. It's an invention test without the stress! Create beautiful decorations for the home using natural materials. You’ll be guided in the symbolism and magic of pagan decorations to help celebrate the winter solstice and the turning of the cycle of the year. All materials will be provided for you to create beautiful decorations to take home Discover the alchemy of casting bronze. You will learn from bronze smith James Clift and share in the creation of your own piece. Custom dates available throughout the year. Learn about the utensils, ingredients, recipes and techniques used to prepare everyday meals in Iron Age Britain (2nd-1st century BC). Spend your day creating a historic frame-drum, using natural materials and ancient techniques. Experience a night in an Iron Age Roundhouse with a prepared Iron Age meal and a fireside storytelling performance. A hands-on workshop in a small group using a combination of ancient skills to construct your own Mesolithic spear. You will learn basic flint knapping, natural cordage and fire lighting. Harvest some fresh nettles and learn about their folklore. You’ll learn how to make nettle fibre, turn it into string and how to spin it on a drop spindle Using a whole sheep fleece, you will learn how to ‘pick’, ‘scour’ and prepare fleece for spinning. Using ancient techniques for carding and combing and finally spinning on a spindle whorl. Discover how our ancestors made tools out of stones in the ground with flint knapper and authorBob Turner. In this one day fairytale spree we explore the essence of fairytale, its structure, symbolism, tropes and motifs and start to understand the messages and lessons that are woven into these ancient tales. Experience prehistoric life for a day and a night. You will learn the ancient skills you would need to keep yourself alive and stay the night in one of our Roundhouses. Using a whole sheep fleece, you will learn how to ‘pick’, ‘scour’ and prepare fleece for spinning. Using ancient techniques for carding and combing and finally spinning on a spindle whorl. Using ancient technology, we will take a look at how previous civilisations have used the plants around their villages to colour fabric. Using ancient technology, we will take a look at how previous civilisations have used the plants around their villages to colour fabric. Learn how to change flax to linen using traditional techniques. You’ll also have a chance to spin flax on a drop spindle and to learn some simple weaving techniques. Learn how to change flax to linen using traditional techniques. You’ll also have a chance to spin flax on a drop spindle and to learn some simple weaving techniques. Continue your journey to rewild yourself through story in this one day workshop Discover how our ancestors made tools out of stones in the ground with flint knapper and authorBob Turner. A hands-on workshop in a small group using a combination of ancient skills to construct your own Mesolithic spear. You will learn basic flint knapping, natural cordage and fire lighting. We offer a range of hands on school workshops and activities bringing the Stone Age, Iron Age, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods to life Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, PO8 0BG, UK02392 598838admin@butserancientfarm.co.uk OPENING TIMES LIMITED OPENING TIMES DUE TO COVID-19 CLICK HERE FOR INFOTimes may vary during special events. Last entry one hour before closing.

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