JOIN HAMPHIRE’S BEST SUMMER 2024 ADVENTURE!

Is your child imaginative, curious, and energetic? Do they like being outside, trying new things, and getting hands-on with fun activities? Send them on a time-travelling adventure at Butser Ancient Farm and let them find out for themselves!

At our Time Traveller Holiday Club, your child will experience Butser like never before. They’ll spend each fun-filled day with us packed with exciting activities, from making their own clay pots, grinding wheat and baking bread, to trying out weapons, playing ancient games and getting to know the Butser goats — all in the beautiful setting of our ancient buildings in the Hampshire countryside!

Why Choose Time Traveller Holiday Club?

• Engaging Activities: Each day introduces your children to a different era, with activities designed to immerse them in history and earn their stripes as time travellers.

• Flexible Booking Options: Book individual days or enjoy the full week and get one day free!

• Convenient Hours: Main activities run from 10am-4pm, with flexible drop-off from 9am and pick-up until 5pm.

About the Holiday Camp

• A unique holiday activity club designed for 6 to 12-year-olds

• 10am-4pm main schedule of activities with a break for lunch

• Flexible drop off and pick up between 9-10am in the morning and 4-5pm in the afternoon

• £40 per child, per day, or £160 for the whole week, giving you one free day

• Run by knowledgeable and experienced educators who are DBS checked and First Aid trained

• Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings

• A themed schedule of activities across the week to be immersed in history and learn new skills:

  • Monday – Stone Age Survivors

  • Tuesday – Bronze Age Builders

  • Wednesday – Iron Age Inventors

  • Thursday – Saxon Storytellers

  • Friday – Roman Rebels

• Our Roman Rebels day will be based in our Roman Villa and garden, and will be led by the experts from the University of Reading’s Ancient Schoolroom project.  
  Travel back to Roman Britain with the Reading Ancient Schoolroom! 

  Immerse yourself in a morning of Roman school, with activities such as: writing on wax tablets, reading fables, calculating with beans, ink-making, playing ancient board games, and more. 

  In the afternoon you will get the chance to perform in a Roman play!

  On August 16th we will be putting on an adapted production of Seneca’s tragedy, Agamemnon, an exciting tale of betrayal, murder, and revenge. Please note, the play deals with themes of death and murder. It will be explored in a fun and child-friendly way, but parents and guardians are advised to bear this in mind when booking.

  Each workshop will include group ensemble games, one-to-one character work, and a 15-minute performance.

  The performance will be at 3.30pm for both workshops and we strongly encourage family and friends to come and watch what promises to be an immensely enjoyable show!

• Need a different week? See all our other Summer holiday camp dates here!

• Click for Time Traveller Club info

  What should my child wear?

  Something practical! Flat shoes, plenty of layers if it's cold, wet weather gear if it's rainy, and clothes you don't mind risking getting a little mucky. This workshop will likely be held both inside and outside, except in the case of extreme weather.

  Should I bring anything to the day camp?

  Your child will need to bring lunch with them. They may also want to bring a change of clothes.

  Is there parking?

  Yes! We have plenty of free and accessible parking. If you're worried about accessibility, please email hello@butserancientfarm.co.uk for advice.

  Where should I go on the day?

  Just head to the entrance kiosk and show us your ticket as normal. We'll help with where to go after that!