Butser Ancient Farm

Learning about the past by recreating it! Experimental archaeology, living history, ancient skills, & more:

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Thinking of heading out for greener pastures? Here's a handy-dandy guide to finding us on other social media: https://t.co/qOeXgCxHvT

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This youth volunteering day wouldn't have been possible without the generous support of @easthantsdc.

Our next funded event is an exclusive tour with our archaeologist, coming up on March 1st! https://t.co/0Ph05M27ni

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Yesterday we hosted the very bravest and hardiest of local teens... Through one of the wettest, muddiest days yet this year, they managed to plant over 100 native trees, build a wattle fence, landscape our new Saxon garden, and start work on a woven Mesolithic shelter!

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Winter mornings in the ancient past... Despite everything, your ancestors would recognise this view.

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@school_of_arch @romanpalace @UCLarchaeology @UCamArchaeology Wait, wait, this is a thing you can do? 👀

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We've pulled together everything you might need to know about the full moon this year in our latest blog post, including dates and times, traditional names, star signs, and even some ancient insights from the distant past. Mark your months the ancient way: https://t.co/o1ChrVdi5g

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Keep an eye on the skies tonight for the first full moon of 2025 ✨ Wherever you are in the world, you're seeing the same sight that dazzled ancient Mesopotamian farmers, Celtic druids, Roman philosophers, Aztec priests, and more. The moon has always been important to us 💚

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This is your sign to join the Butser team! We're looking for an Events Coordinator to help run our unique & exciting programme, from big fire festivals to relaxed monthly yoga. Applications close midday on Monday, so get yours in now!

More info here: https://t.co/X8vO88SYcc

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@LordOzk So were many other cultures. We aren't going to debate this with you.

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Happy winter solstice ☀️ The sun has risen on the shortest day of the year, and it now begins its long journey back towards summer. With each day we'll see the light strengthen as the hours grow longer, and the world starts yet another cycle through the seasons.

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@LordOzk If you think that's the message from this post, you are sadly mistaken. Whiteness has nothing to do with it.

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Meet Rowena, the Lady of Yule, this weekend! Inspired by Saxon tradition and the magic of the local and ancient Forest of Bere, Rowena celebrates the magic of the wee folk and the traditions of Yule passed down through time 🎄

Just a few spaces left: https://t.co/IjVLeQmIQJ

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@sandfordaward All the hard work is so worth it to see history 'click' with students, to see kids learning and having fun away from the classroom, getting hands-on and experiencing the past for themselves 💚

Read more about the award and what it means for us ➡️ https://t.co/2VRlnh09oV

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We are absolutely delighted to announce that we are among this year's recipients of the @sandfordaward! Sometimes described as the Ofsted of heritage education, this award recognises outstanding learning programmes and school trips at museums and heritage sites across the UK.

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@sandfordaward We've been welcoming school groups to Butser for nearly 30 years, and this year we saw record numbers -- almost 40,000 students! We're incredibly proud of our Education team for their dedication, expertise, and boundless enthusiasm for bringing the past to life.

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Meet these two mythical characters on Midwinter's Magical Quest this weekend, before they disappear back into the mists of time 'till next year. Can you help them save the winter season?

There's still some tickets available ➡️ https://t.co/QUQ9fhAsRw

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Meet the Deer Queen and Holly King! Inspired by characters from folklore and history, these magical winter beings care for the land in the colder months ❄️

Here's how we created our versions of these ancient characters
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🦌 The Deer Queen is inspired by many mythical deer in history, from Santa Claus' reindeer to deer tattoos on the 2500-year-old Siberian Ice Maiden. She balances the season with her feminine energy and connection to nature -- did you know, even Santa's reindeer are all female?

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Lovely Butser Ancient Farm @butserfarm are here @TAG45BU

Yay!! 🥳

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As always, we're looking for the right person not the perfect CV, so even if you feel this doesn't all apply to you, if you're keen please do still reach out! We want to hear from you 💚

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📢 Job opportunity! We're looking for someone passionate, driven, and highly organised to join our small team and help create exceptional visitor experiences and events, from big festivals to intimate fireside storytelling.

Read more info & apply: https://t.co/kzuz7lMZ6a