Iron Age
Jesús Antonio Iglesias Patón
I started my activities in 2006 when I have made first contact with the Duncarron project in Scotland, since then, I have studied the production systems from the Bronze Age up to the 11th century but my specialty is the Iron Age.
Museumkids Week
Autumn Holidays = Museum Kids Week. Discover prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages. Participate in sword fighting, archery and make your own felt bracelet! Become a real Roman and participate in the exercise and make the most beautiful fibula. Enjoy the gladiators at the end of the day and choose your favorite gladiator
Walking Stick Making with Eoin Donnely
Wittle your own walking stick and learn how to steam bend a crooked walking stick.
ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY
This course will be repeated on 28 July.
Spoon Carving Course with Eoin Donnely
During this one-day course, make your own spoon under the guidance of Eoin Donnelly, a third-generation woodsman.
ALL COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- MINIMUM NUMBERS APPLY
This course will be repeated August 11.
Introduction to Medieval Textile Skills with Leine Medieval Crafters
Join Léine Medieval Crafters who will show you how to master the basics of some of the Medieval textile skills.
Making clothing in early Medieval times was very labour intensive and required skills that took many years to perfect. The result was high quality, well-made garments that reflected the status of the wearer.
Festival of Archaeology: Life in the Past
As part of the Festival of Archaeology held each year by the Council for British Archaeology, we have a range of archaeological and outdoor activities for all the family to take part in. Learn how our ancestors lived with a range of hands-on activities.
Online Beltain Celebration
Saturday 1st May 2021 from 12.00pm
From £5.99 to access Butser Plus
Sadly due to ongoing restrictions it will not be possible to celebrate Beltain together in person again this year.
Mothers’ Day: Afternoon Tea in the Roundhouse
Sunday 11 March (2pm – 4pm)
£12.50 per head
Step back in time at Butser Ancient Farm for a magical afternoon this Mothers’ Day. Visit our prehistoric houses and enjoy the warmth of the crackling fire, while the surrounding landscape begins to wake up for spring.
Lara Comis MA cand. PhD
The first time Lara got in contact with experimental archaeology was in 1995. As an ERASMUS student at the University of Edinburgh, she attended Nicholas Dixon’s Underwater Archaeology and contributed in building one of the wattle walls of the Scottish Crannog Centre.