Return to the magic of Beltain 2025! From ancient traditions to roaring flames engulfing our fearsome, 40ft wickerman, it was a day of joy, music, and community at Butser to celebrate our fiery festival. Relive the highlights from this merry May Day! Read More
Every year for the autumn equinox, we're joined by over 2,000 visitors, reenactors, craftsfolk, and performers, to celebrate the turning of the seasons -- and burn a big boat. Join us as we re-live the magic of Equinox 2024! Read More
Indiana Jones and spectacular scientists share a passion for digging into the past - and as an experimental archaeology site, so do we! But what makes experimental archaeology so amazingly different? Read More
We're goat parents! Say hello to the newest member of our mini herd, a beautiful and bouncy baby girl our followers named Nutmeg. But while we're all delighted, there's an extra complication afoot... Read More
Ever wondered when fierce wolves became our beloved, cuddly pets? Join us on a journey through 40,000 years of history and discover how dogs found a permanent place in our homes and hearts! Read More
Our crop field could use some vegetables! Our local community get together to learn about plants, help us with gardening and try the art of botanical printing. Read More
Zap! You've just been transported 1,000 years back in time. How do you keep your ham sandwiches from going funky without a fridge? From salting to smoking, we explore how our ancestors kept their food fresh. Read More
Happy Beltain! We've been celebrating this ancient festival at Butser for over 40 years -- was 2024 the best one yet? Watch the highlights from this special summer's day! Read More
Butser is now home to some new trees -- planted by the community! We gathered together with 100 volunteers to plant 1,000 native UK trees like crab apple, hawthorn, hazel, and more. Read More
We're recreating some artefacts -- but we don't know what they were. Why were they buried with kids? What are the designs on them? And how do you create something so intricate with only stone tools? Read More
