Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre and Local Nature Reserve

17/06/2026

✨Just one spot remains on our Ancient Textiles Workshop this Saturday! Head to our events page to book your place on this popular event✨

🧵 Introduction to Ancient Textiles 🧵

Take a journey into the past and uncover how ancient people created the fabrics we use every day! Join us at Hengistbury Head for a hands-on workshop exploring traditional textile skills that date back thousands of years.

Guided by an expert heritage instructor, you’ll follow the full process—from raw fleece to finished fabric—using authentic techniques inspired by the Iron Age.

🧶 This workshop is split into two sessions, so you can explore spinning in the morning and weaving in the afternoon—perfect for anyone curious about heritage crafts or ancient life.
📍 Location: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne
⏰ Time: Sat 20th June - 10:00am – 3:00pm

👉 Book your place - On our website:
https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/whats-on

15/06/2026

🌿🔥 Summer Living History Day at Hengistbury Head 🔥🌿

Step back in time 12,000 years and experience history like never before!

Join us at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre for a fun, hands-on day where the past comes to life — perfect for families, home-educated learners, and anyone curious about ancient history.

📅 Saturday 1 August 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm
📍 Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne
✨ What’s happening?

Hands-on craft stalls and live demonstrations
Explore a replica Iron Age trading port
Learn ancient skills like:
🔹 Pottery making
🔹 Flint knapping
🔹 Painting with natural pigments
🔹 Textile weaving & jewellery making
🔹 Ironworking

Guided tours of the museum, roundhouses, and archaeological sites
Meet skilled craftspeople and heritage experts

This immersive event brings to life human history from the Stone Age through to the Roman period, with plenty to inspire learners of all ages.

🎟️ One ticket gives you access for the whole day, so you can dip in and out as you explore.

👉 Book your place Via our Website:

https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/whats-on

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended!

👇 Tag someone who’d love this and share with your community — we’d love to see you there!

11/06/2026

07/06/2026

🏺 Summer Living History Day at Hengistbury Head 🔥

Step back in time 12,000 years and experience history brought to life at Hengistbury Head!

Join us for a full day of immersive activities in our replica Iron Age village, where you can explore how people lived, worked, and crafted from the Stone Age through to the Roman period.

✨ What to expect:

Hands-on craft stalls and live demonstrations
Discover the Iron Age trading port
Watch experts showcase ancient skills like pottery, textiles, and flint knapping
Guided tours of archaeological sites and the roundhouse
Family-friendly activities for all ages

With plenty to see and do throughout the day, you can drop in and explore at your own pace—perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds alike.

📍 Location: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne
🗓 Date: Saturday 1 August
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Get ready for a fun, interactive day where the past truly comes alive!

👉 Book your place - Via our website

04/06/2026

🌼 What’s On This June🌼
June is packed with exciting activities here at the museum, with something for all ages to enjoy! From nature walks to creative and interactive experiences, there are plenty of opportunities to explore, learn, and have fun together.
✨ Highlights this month include:
-Ancient Textiles workshops
-Meet the Moths
-Nightjar walks
-Learn how to help Swifts, with craft activities for young 'swifties'
-Spring Scavenger Hunt
-Bird Lore walk
Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another visit, we’d love to welcome you this June.
📅 Check individual event listings for dates, times, and booking details.
🎟️ Advance booking recommended for popular sessions.

02/06/2026

✨Just one spot remains on our Ancient Textiles Workshop this Saturday! Head to our events page to book your place on this popular event✨

🧵 Introduction to Ancient Textiles 🧵

Take a journey into the past and uncover how ancient people created the fabrics we use every day! Join us at Hengistbury Head for a hands-on workshop exploring traditional textile skills that date back thousands of years.

Guided by an expert heritage instructor, you’ll follow the full process—from raw fleece to finished fabric—using authentic techniques inspired by the Iron Age.

🧶 This workshop is split into two sessions, so you can explore spinning in the morning and weaving in the afternoon—perfect for anyone curious about heritage crafts or ancient life.
📍 Location: Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, Southbourne
⏰ Time: Sat 20th June - 10:00am – 3:00pm

👉 Book your place - On our website

19/05/2026

🪨✨ Family Archaeology Adventure – Book Your Spot Now! ✨🪨

Wednesday 27th May

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an archaeologist? 🏺
Now you can find out as a family!
Join us for an interactive mock excavation experience led by students from Bournemouth University. Perfect for curious young minds, this hands-on session brings history to life in a fun and engaging way.

👧 Ideal for children under 10
⏱️ 45-minute sessions
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 £6 Family ticket (2 adults + 2–3 children)
📦 Includes your own 1m x 1m excavation plot
🔍 What to expect:

Dig for hidden finds like pots, flints & bones
Learn real archaeological techniques
Piece together clues from a 4,000-year-old story
Work together as a family team of explorers!

🧤 All tools and materials provided
🌤️ Outdoor activity – please wear suitable clothing & footwear
👉 Spaces are limited – book your family adventure today and uncover the past together!

18/05/2026

HALF TERM ACTIVITY ~ ARCHAEOLOGY WALK FOR ALL THE FAMILY & FUN CRAFT DEMONSTRATION!

Saturday 23rd May 10am.

Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors!

Discover 12,000 years of history at Hengistbury Head. Join us for a guided walk around this beautiful local landmark as we uncover the lives of the people who came before us and explore how Hengistbury Head became one of Britain’s most important prehistoric sites. There will also be a short demonstration of a Heritage Craft at the start by our Performing the Past Volunteers.

Book here: Hengistbury Head Website
https://www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk/whats-on

Or Direct On EVENTBRITE HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/HengistburyWalkThisWeekend

Adults £3.50 Children - FREE!

Enquiries 01202 128444