We welcome enquires from film and television companies and independent photographers and media representatives.
Our buildings are based on archaeological sites across Europe from the Stone Ages to Viking Ages.
We use locally sourced wood in all our construction and wattle and daub on our walls.
All interior and external walls are white and some painted in historic patterns with earth pigments.
All our roofs are either thatched, covered in earth or wooden shingles.
We have 5 resident Portland sheep.
We can be hired any day of the week throughout the year.
Our Earthouse and Viking Longhouse have electrical points. Access to our centre is a one-track driveway and grassy area. Our Viking Longhouse has a fully modern kitchen you can use, plus WiFi plus 2 bunk rooms of 4 bunks each and places to sleep on the side of the fire pit for anyone to stay over.
Past Credits;
We have had filming at the Ancient Technology Centre from the following companies:
- History Hits
- BBC History
- Private hire photographers
- Private hire film companies
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Arrive in the morning at 9am , exclusive use of the site all day, departing by 6pm in the evening.
Price includes a member of staff on arrival, they will also check in with you later on the day and you will be given a telephone number for emergency contact.
Hire the site for the whole day sleeping up to 20 people in the Viking Longhouse either the night before or the night after. Dependant on when you are staying over, departure will be either 12 noon or by 11pm (see weekend 1 day examples).
Price includes a member of staff on arrival, will check in with you during your whole day and you will be supplied with a telephone contact number for emergency contact.
We fully appreciate that all events are different and require personal consideration. Please call or email the office with your requirements.
Arrive Friday evening - Depart Sunday 2pm.
Arrive Friday evening, sleep up to 20 people in the Viking Longhouse on both Friday and Saturday night. Saturday whole day – Sunday close down and clear site by 2pm. Includes a member of staff on arrival, will check in with you on the days of the event and a mobile number for emergency contact between certain hours.
Arrive Friday evening - Depart Saturday night 11pm
Arrive Friday evening, sleep up to 20 people in the Viking Longhouse for the night. Exclusive use of the site on Saturday, departing by site by 11pm.
Price includes a member of staff on arrival, they will also check in with you on the Saturday and you will be given a telephone number for emergency contact.
Arrive Saturday morning - Depart Sunday 12noon.
Arrive Saturday morning, exclusive use of the site on Saturday, sleep up to 20 people in the Viking Longhouse on Saturday night departing by 12noon on Sunday.
Price includes a member of staff on arrival, they will also check in with you later on the day and you will be given a telephone number for emergency contact.
Arrive in the morning at 9am , exclusive use of the site all day, departing by 6pm in the evening.
Price includes a member of staff on arrival, they will also check in with you later on the day and you will be given a telephone number for emergency contact.
Full payment is required in advance for private hire with the understanding that any breakages or clean required after the event will be billed at an addition cost.
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