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.
Star Tales with Lizzie Bryant at the Royal Oak, Fritham
Monday 10th August 8pm-11pm approx.
To take the time to gaze up at the night sky and engage with the awe and wonder of the stars, is to make a connection with an ancient and timeless human experience.
We invite you to a relaxing evening with storyteller Lizzie Bryant on a dusk-to-dakr star gazing and storytelling event, tracking your way across the summer night skies on a quest for the myths and legens of the stars and constellations. We'll also look out for shooting stars of the Perseids meteor shower.
Adults and 14+ ages.
£15 per person. Contact Cathy on royaloak@royaloakfritham.co.uk to book your space.
Arrive 8pm for 8.30pm start. Finish approx 11pm. Wrap up very warm, bring a camping chair or rug for comfortable sky viewing.
Binoculars useful but not essential as this is naked eye star gazing.
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.
With thanks to the Arts Development Company for making this event possible.
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.