Whether you want to host a wedding, play, music festival or something completely unique please talk to us about your requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you. A maximum of 8 tents, 20 people sleeping in the Longhouse and 3 camper vans/motorhomes in the car park are allowed on site. There must be absolutely no camping or overnight parking in Cranborne Middle School however the school may consider requests for camping on their school field, directly off of our site. Ask the ATC.
To enquire about hiring the site for a wedding please click here or call 01725 517618. Our own car park can take up to 20 vehicles. Additional car parking can be hired from Cranborne Middle School for £66 + VAT. However there is also plenty of on-street parking for free.
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.
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.
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. Prices valid April 2024 - April 2025
Outside event organisers hire the Ancient Technology Centre to hold events for the general public.
Any ticket sales or enquiries for these events should be directed to the organisers. For more information about hiring our site please call 01725 517618 or email atc@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
Due to the nature of the site there are areas which may prove to be challenging to access during a visit and especially when dark or during periods or wet or inclement weather. If you have any concerns regarding accessibility please call the centre on 01725 517618.
The Ancient Technology Centre is used on a daily basis by school groups, we kindly ask that you respect the site by leaving it as you found it.
· Please take your rubbish away with you.
· Please be aware this is a no smoking site
· Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on-site due to livestock.
If you park in the School car park please be respectful to our neighbours:
· Please only park in designated areas, please do not park on the grass.
· Please do not smoke on-site
· Please be aware that dogs are not permitted on-site, even if they are left in cars, which we wholeheartedly discouraged!
· And under no circumstances let your dogs toilet in the school grounds!
There are a few B&Bs and holiday accommodation in the village
The Inn at Cranborne - http://www.theinnatcranborne.co.uk/
La Fosse | B&B and Restaurant - http://la-fosse.com/
Sheaf of Arrows - http://www.sheafofarrows.co.uk/rooms
Gold Oak Farm - https://www.holidaylogcabins.co.uk/
If you wish to hire a campervan and tour Dorset as part of your break then contact
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090999497780
And campsites are all within 5 miles of Cranborne. (Limited overnight parking for campervans and motorhome at the ATC is available, free of charge. Please check and register with the organiser.)
www.hillcottagefarmcampingandcaravanpark.co.uk/
http://hillsidecampsite.co.uk/new/
http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/campsites/uk/dorset/wimborne/verwood
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