Public open weekends at the ATC
Public open weekends at the ATC
Public open weekends at the ATC
Our Open Weekends are for everyone: families, couples, friends - anyone with an interest in history will enjoy the day.
Feedback 30/3/2023 Pre-history
"I just wanted to get in touch to say a huge thank you for such an amazing day at the open day today!
It was our first visit and we loved it! We all learnt a huge amount whilst having fun in the sunshine! The volunteers were all so knowledgeable, friendly and kind and made the day so memorable!
The organisation was superb and the ticket price along with the refreshments cost made it an affordable day out and fantastic value for money!
We will definitely be back for the next open day and apples day!"
Dark Ages open weekend
27th and 28th July 2024 - Tickets available on the day
Saxon Forager – Food talks and demos – Living history area
The Vikings Living History Encampment – Throughout the site.
Have-a-go archery – Archery range
Cob Brick Making – Chalke Pit/Neolithic Cabin
Historical Textiles – Roundhouse
Pole Lathe – Outside Longhouse
BBQ – Lean to shelter
Tea, coffee and cake – Longhouse
Apple weekend
21st to 22nd September 2024
10am to 4pm
Tickets to all events £10 per adult.
£5 for children. Under 4's free
No dogs allowed on site due to livestock.
Tickets available on the gate - no booking or pre-purchase necessary.
Why not bring a picnic?
Scrummy tea and cake available. Sometimes a BBQ. Full programme of events nearer the time.
Public open weekends at the ATC
Public open weekends at the ATC
Earthkin Events
Earthkin Events
Earthkin Events
We are delighted to be the hosts of Earthkin events and seasonal celebrations.
It is always a night to remember with music and performances to fit the season.
Ellie is also a celebrant and leads handfastings some of which take place at our centre in our replica historic buildings.
Next event
Winter Solstice 21 December 2024
Earthkin Events
story telling at the earth house
In a field on the outskirts of Cranborne village, there is a hill, and it has a door…
One of Dorset’s best kept secrets, the Earthouse is a 200-seat theatre – lit by lamplight and fire-light. Here audiences sit on wooden benches, under an earth roof, held up by 21 huge oak tree trunks… they come to listen to stories. The Ancient Technology Centre works with the Crick Crack Club to bring some of the finest contemporary performance storytellers to this fabulous off-beat venue – turning it into a cinema of the imagination.
‘I was spellbound – I don’t use the word lightly’ THE TIMES
‘the art of storytelling is in the surest, safest hands here’ REMOTE GOAT
For those wishing to book tickets for future storytelling events, we strongly recommend joining the Crick Crack Club's mailing list so you are notified when tickets go on sale.
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.
Jaminaround
Jaminaround
Jaminaround
Jaminaround is special night of top quality music and storytelling in the unique, enchanted and intimate setting of our Earthouse. Find out more when their next event is.
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.