Come and see our metalworker demonstrating smelting - the craft of turning rock into metal, and other skills first developed over 4000 years ago in the Bronze Age.
“Welcome, wild heart, to the Earth Kin Hearth… can you hear the voices of the old ones whispering the ancient stories on the wind? Can you smell the ghosts of the sacred herbs lingering in the air? Can you feel the pulse of the holy drums echoing beneath your feet…?
We thought you might. It’s no coincidence you’ve come here. . .”
Looking forward to another interesting Viking event at the Plock on Tuesday 12 October. Return of the Vikings! will be looking at some of the traditional crafts and activities that might be presented as part of the public programming at a new Viking 'living museum' and community hub building.
Gather in the Great Roundhouse at Butser Ancient Farm as we mark the shortest day of the year with an afternoon of storytelling and meditation led by Woodland Bard Jonathon Huet.
Past President ICOMOS-UK
Visiting Professor Historic Building Conservation
FSA, FRGS, MIfA, CGeog, BA
UNESCO Specialist in the science of in situ preservation of archaeological remains
Demonstrating and teaching bronze casting at Butser Ancient farm for 19 years.
My speciality is developing and testing Bronze Age weapons, working with leading experts and students to develop the knowledge at Butser.
Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival!
Celebrate the harvest on Loch Tay with our Great Iron Age Bake Off. Take on the role of a judge and decide which of our teams' dishes is the best!
Taste various ancient delicacies, from smoked Loch Tay Trout, to baked honey cakes, stewed wild fruits, fresh whipped cream and new cheeses. Bog butter on toast anyone?
Celebrate the ancient new year, and the night when the barrier between the spirit worlds and ours is most connected. Explore the history of Samhain, and the archaeology, fire, magic and mystery of this special night. Wander through the Samhain fires, play Halloween games, and have your fortune told by Miss Fortune.
Apple day is back!
- BRING YOUR OWN APPLES TO PRESS using our Roman fruit press! (remember to bring a container)
- meet re-enactors and living historians Ancient Wessex Network CIC , Saxon Forager
- have a go at different historical crafts or watch professional demonstrations,
- see the falconry display Friends of Albion Historical Falconry,
RSPB Arne invite you to join them for a fun Iron Age weekend. We have the brilliant team from the Ancient technology Centre with us giving people of all ages the chance take part in ancient and traditional crafts.
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