Our Events
We have a fantastic line up of events in a range of historic and more modern venues. This page is updated regularly as more events are booked in so check here and follow our social media pages to get the latest updates and news.
We also offer bespoke events you can book with us for a special day.
Look below for our family event days.
Workshops and Heritage Experiences
Our heritage experiences are historically themed days in a range of settings. We work with knowledgeable tutors who are experts in their field. We have events for young people and some for adults only, see more details below.
We have worked hard to make our events financially inclusive. You can pay the whole fee in one transaction, or choose three instalment payments ticket option as long as the whole ticket price is paid off before the weekend event.
Please contact Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC if you have any issues with these transactions on Ticket Tailor website.
As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company all our profit goes into the restoration and new buildings at the Ancient Technology Centre in Dorset, which is also where some of our course are set. Once you have become one of the thousands of visitors you will realise how important this place is for all to have a hands on and immersive historical experience. The centre needs financial assistance with this and so Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC was established.
Chalke History Festival 22nd June - 28th June 2026
We're so excited to be part of this year’s Chalke History Festival!
It’s an incredible week packed with inspiring talks, living history, performances, debates, immersive experiences, and so much more – all in the stunning Wiltshire countryside, near Salisbury.
Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a great day out with the family, there's something for everyone.
Come and join us! 22 - 28 June www.chalkefestival.com
Family Activity days at Rockbourne Roman Villa
Join Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC for family activity days at Rockbourne Roman Villa, Dorset.
Friday 31st July
Friday 7th August
Friday 14th August
Friday 21st August
Friday 28th August
Days filled with historically-themed hands on activities and stories. Tickets for childrens places, accompanying adults free.
Buy tickets from our Ticket Tailor site.
The Adventures of Beowulf
Dive into the Anglo-Saxon world of myth and monsters and join storyteller Lizzie Bryant for an action-packed, family-friendly, performance of the Old English tale of the warrior Beowulf and the monsters that brought him fame. Enjoy hands-on Saxon and Viking- themed activities, games and replica object handling with Castle Hill Heritage Skills. Age guide 7-12. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
A 2.5 hour storytelling and activities workshop for accompanied 7-12 year olds
Saturday 22nd August 2026.
Session times: 10.00am-12.30am; or 2.00pm-4.30pm
at Tumbledown Community Growing Space, Radipole Lane, Weymouth DT4 9RP
Ticket Prices - £5 per person plus booking fee from our Ticket Tailor site.
At the Ancient Technology Centre, Cranborne. Click above for ticket site.
Experts from around the UK bring their heritage skills in:
Feast, Beast & Bone - Two days of Ancient Butchery, Wild cooking & Bone craft. Taught by Memma the Cavewoman and The Saxon Forager
Knots and Nets: Make a Viking-style net bag with wooden handles. One day course. Taught by Vanessa of Puku B
Hazel & Hurdles: One day coppicing in woods & one day making a traditional hazel hurdle. Taught by Anthony of Conygar Coppice
Willow Basket Weaving: Weave your own basket out of bark-on-willow. Large enough for foraging, picnicking or carrying crafting kits! Suitable for reenactment living history items. Taught by Coppicing Suz.
Stone Age Fire-lighting & Prehistoric Hunting Techniques: Expert Rupert Loch of Feral Science teaches you the skills of our ancestors. Half day sessions Saturday & Sunday. Aged 8 and over.
Buy tickets from our Ticket Tailor site.