Ancient Technology Centre

02/09/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming back The Crick Crack Club for their first storytelling of the Autumn!

September already! Our first show of the season is the brand new Doom Scrolls – The Never-Ending Prophecies of the Sibyls, by the marvellous Lucy Lill.

Feared, revered and frequently misunderstood, the Sibyls stood at the crossroads of religion, politics and performance. Their visions promised answers while leaving everyone wondering what they actually meant.

From a mountain in the southeast of Italy to the depths of the underworld, Lucy Lill tells the stories of these women whose words founded cities, brought down armies and caused an epic amount of confusion.

Join us at Ancient Technology Centre on Saturday 12 September for a candlelit evening of uncertainty, as we invite you to bring your questions to place in front of the Sibyls. By the end of the evening, you will have an answer - not necessarily the answer you’re looking for, or even the answer to your question, but an answer nonetheless!

Catch the show at The Cube Microplex, Folklore Hoxton - Falkor and The Story Museum in September too! We foresee you enjoying it immensely...

Book now: crickcrackclub.com/whats-on

27/08/2026

Our wonderful volunteers will be heading to the Verwood Rustic Fayre this bank holiday Monday! They'll be demonstrating ancient crafts such as pole lathe wood turning, weaving and embossing. The event starts at 12.00 at Potterne Park in Verwood and is always a great day out.

If you're interested in volunteering with us they'll be very happy to chat to you about how it all works. Head over to their stall for a demonstration of their amazing skills and knowledge!

21/08/2026

Did anyone catch us on BBC Radio 4's Open Country yesterday. If not click the link below to listen back to it now! It was lovely to welcome Martha Kearney to site and show her what we do. Huge thanks to our volunteers and to Allenbourn Middle School for allowing Martha to join them on their visit to the Centre!

Martha Kearney tries her hand at ancient skills like forging a knife and flint knapping.

24/06/2026

Hello! The good news is our internet is back up so we are receiving emails as normal now. The bad news is that we are unable to answer phone calls currently. The answerphone is working so if you leave a message with your phone number we will phone you back as soon as possible! We're called the Ancient Technology Centre for a reason!

11/06/2026

We're having a bit of trouble with our internet and may not be receiving emails sent to us. If you need to get in touch give us a ring on 01725517618. Hopefully everything will be fixed by next week!

20/05/2026

THE VOTES ARE IN! Everyone meet MORAG (brown) and ASTRID (grey). Thanks to everyone who helped us name our newest residents. They're settling in well with our two older boys Albert and Krypton (also pictured so they don't get jealous of all the attention!)

15/05/2026

NEW SHEEP ALERT!!! Help us name our lovely new ewes. Please comment with your favourite from our shortlist below, nominated by our staff, volunteers, facebook followers and visiting groups:

MORAG
MARJORIE
ASTRID
INGRID
EDITH
CELIA

We'll count up the comments and use the top two. Names will be announced next Wednesday so get your votes in!

06/05/2026

Pleased to meet ewe!

We have two new Shetland sheep added to our dwindling flock of heritage breeds.

One brown moorits and one grey katmogets.

Albert and Krypton are getting used to them already - see the size difference!

We are in need of some names for these two youngsters, both female.

Suggestions please!!

07/04/2026

Courses this weekend! Look at our website for more details as there are a few spaces remaining.

- prehistoric fire-lighting
- amber jewellery
- prehistoric pottery (half day)
- Spring foraging
- flint knapping
- pewter casting (half day)
- prehistoric hunting techniques
- Bronze Age coiled basketry & twining
- blacksmithing

Some family friendly courses aged 8 upwards.
Make memories together!