East Hampshire Rural Business Network update
Cllr Mocatta and Simon from Butser Ancient Farm
Cllr Mocatta with Simon Jay, Director at Butser Ancient Farm
EHDC helps Butser Ancient Farm welcome visitors with £50,000 rural grant
We’ve awarded £50,000 from our Rural Grant scheme (part of the Grow Up! programme) to Butser Ancient Farm [
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The project at Butser Ancient Farm consisted of tarmacking the driveway, extending the pathways throughout the site, and laying a grid system on the overflow carpark enabling it to be used safely all year round. The parking and pathways weren’t as accessible as the visitors require, and these practical improvements have enabled more people to access the positive physical and mental effects of being in nature.
Butser Ancient Farm is an experimental archaeology centre based in the South Downs National Park. It is at the forefront of outdoor education and attracts tourists from around the world. It is run with the help of volunteers.
Screenshot from YouTube video - Butser Ancient Farm [
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Check out our video about the grant on YouTube
Simon Jay, Director at Butser Ancient Farm, said:
“We are very excited that the groundworks have just been completed to extend the network of paths at the farm. The new path layout has greatly improved the accessibility of the site. The paths also enhance the visitor experience as they journey through time periods from the Mesolithic to Roman era.
“This would not have been possible without the help of East Hampshire District Council.
“The project has not only safeguarded the farm, but supports our public engagement and education. Through guided tours, workshops, and events, the farm has been able to share the rich history of the site with a wider audience, enriching the visitor experience and fostering a greater appreciation for our ancient heritage."
Cllr Robert Mocatta, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration & Prosperity, said:
“I am proud that we have been able to support Butser Ancient Farm with this project.
“The work was funded through the Rural England Prosperity Fund, which is part of the central government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The funding has enabled the ancient farm to carry out essential work that will ensure the long-term preservation of this unique archaeological site in East Hampshire.
“Butser Ancient Farm is a key tourist and education destination, and it is important that it remains as accessible as possible to the residents of East Hampshire and beyond.”
In total, six schemes were awarded money [
] through the Rural Grant Scheme, a government programme to fund rural small businesses and community infrastructure. The scheme makes up part of the council's wider Grow Up! programme which seeks to bring improvements to businesses and communities in rural East Hampshire.
The Rural Grant scheme will reopen for applications in spring 2024, and for more information please sign up to our business bulletins [
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*More about Butser Ancient Farm* [
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This project is funded" "by the UK Government through the REPF
The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is a complimentary programme to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), with the specific aim of funding capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure to advance the aims of UKSPF in rural areas. UKSPF is administered by DLUHC. REPF is administered by DEFRA on DLUHC’s behalf.
The REPF programme runs over two administrative years: 2023/2024 (£196,248) and 2024/2025 (£294,370). The REPF grant programme prioritises projects that deliver the greatest economic, environmental, and social benefits and are part of the council’s Grow Up! programme.
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