Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire will be hosting its first annual Butser Book Festival on the 19th and 20th of October, 2024. This unique event will offer a vibrant weekend of talks, readings, music, workshops, and family-friendly activities set against the backdrop of reconstructed ancient buildings at the open-air experimental archaeology site.
The festival, which will be distributed by https://pressat.co.uk/, aims to celebrate all things bookish and ignite the imaginations of bookworms and aspiring writers of all ages. Whether attendees are interested in historical fiction, folklore, or nature writing, the Butser Book Festival has something for everyone.
Visitors will have the opportunity to hear from renowned historical fiction writers such as Elodie Harper, Adrian Goldsworthy, and Lucy Holland, who will take them on a journey through time with their captivating stories and expert insights. There will also be a range of activities for children, including a writing workshop led by bestselling author Caroline Lawrence, famous for her historical Roman adventures for young readers.
Creative writers can sharpen their skills with exclusive workshops from celebrated authors Lucy Holland and Tiffany Francis-Baker on incorporating history and the wheel of the year into their work. There will also be opportunities to forage for inspiration outside and create a keepsake to take home at the lino-cutting bookmark workshop.
The festival will also feature poetry readings, storytelling, crafts, music, folkloric games, and more. Visitors can try their hand at crafts inspired by our ancestors, enjoy live music performances, and participate in hands-on activities that celebrate both history and creativity. The festival will also offer the opportunity to cosy down around the hearth in small, atmospherically ancient buildings and enjoy music performances with the whole family.
Organizer Sofie Kitts says, “Nothing brings historical fiction, folkloric and nature writing to life more than by celebrating it in an ancient setting like ours. We’re very lucky to reach so many booklovers, artists, and writers, and feel excited to bring them all together in a venue like no other book festival takes place with such a diverse, fascinating programme of workshops, talks and more.”
The Butser Book Festival is not just a celebration of books, but also an opportunity to experience the magic of stories ancient and new in an inspiring setting. It is the perfect weekend for families, bookworms, craft-lovers, and writers alike.
Tickets for the Butser Book Festival can be purchased on the Butser Ancient Farm website, along with reservations for workshops. Advance booking is strongly advised as spaces for workshops are limited. For more information, contact Sofie at Butser Ancient Farm via email or phone. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary festival at Butser Ancient Farm!
