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Equinox Viking Boat Burn 2024

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

What Is Experimental Archaeology?

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 Have a New Goat!

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

When Did Dogs Become Pets?

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

Can Plants Bring A Community Together?

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

How Did Our Ancestors Survive Without a Fridge?

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

The Best of Beltain 2024

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

We Planted 1,000 Native Trees

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

What Were These Stone Age Artefacts?

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

Archaeotech 2023

It's Archaeotech! Join us for a whirlwind tour of just some of the incredible hands-on experimental archaeology projects and classes, and see over 10,000 years of technology all in one place! Read More