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Ancient Technology centre

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experimental archaeology and historic skills education

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We welcome enquires from film and television companies,  independent photographers and media representatives for filming and consultation with our heritage experts.


Our Replica Historic Buildings are the perfect setting for your production.

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 4 resident Portland sheep.


We can be hired any day of the week throughout the year. 

About Ancient Technology Centre

Access and facilities

 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


We have a large community of experts in a great many heritage skills. We can put you in touch with the expert you need for your film or television production.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements. 

Contact us

The ancient technology Centre has many heritage expert contacts for hire

We have 3 open days a year and numerous school pupils visiting seasonally as well as private hire events and festivals.

    Price List - 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026

    1 Day Hire - Any day throughout the year fitting in with other bookings.

    1 Day Hire - 9am - 6pm

    Example £895.00 + VAT

    Arrive in the morning at 9am , exclusive use of the site all day, departing by 6pm in the evening. 


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile number for emergency contact.

    1 Day Week Day Hire with Overnight Stay

    Example £1,785.00 + VAT

    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).


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile number for emergency contact.


    Weekend Hire

    We fully appreciate that all events are different and require personal consideration. Please call or email the office with your requirements.

    Whole Weekend Hire - Friday - Sunday

    Example Friday to Sunday £3,570 + VAT

    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. 


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile number for emergency contact.

    1 Day Weekend Hire with Overnight Stay

    Example Friday - Saturday £1,785.00 +VAT

    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.


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile number for emergency contact.

    1 Day Weekend Hire with Overnight Stay

    Example Saturday - Sunday £1,785 + VAT

    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. 


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile number for emergency contact. 

    1 Day Hire - 9am - 6pm

    Example Saturday or Sunday - £895.00 + VAT

    Arrive in the morning at 9am , exclusive use of the site all day, departing by 6pm in the evening. 


    You will be given an induction prior to your visit and a mobile 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.


    Copyright © 2017 Ancient Technology Centre - All Rights Reserved.     Photographs courtesy of AWD Photography, Tony Harris , and various  Volunteers including Clive Perrin

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