Visit Us — Butser Ancient Farm

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explore homes through history

Discover how real people lived in the past, and journey through 10,000 years of ancient homes.

hands-on activities

Learn ancient skills and crafts with wool, clay, chalk, and more — free for all ages every day we’re open!

demonstrations & displays

From seeing rock smelted into copper to meeting a Saxon warband, history comes to life at Butser!

Admission Prices

We are an independent not-for-profit, and your visit directly supports our work in archaeology, education, and community. Thank you!

Opening Times

Summer (April - October): Open on weekends and bank holidays.*

Hampshire school holidays: Open every day (excluding Christmas holiday period)

Winter (November - March): Closed except for educational visits and special events

Our opening times are 10am - 4pm, with last admission at 2:30pm.

Most visits last between two and five hours.

We welcome group visits and school trips all year round.

at butser

your visit

Accessibility

getting to butser

Butser Ancient Farm, Chalton Lane, Chalton, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BG

We’re two minutes off the A3 and are easily accessible from London, Portsmouth, and beyond. Get directions →

about your visit

School Trips

Annual Passes

group visits

private hire