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Circle of the Ancestors is a hands-on workshop at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre on 21 November 2026. Participants will learn traditional Iron Age metalworking techniques to create a decorative bronze bracelet. The workshop costs £25.00.

Step back over 2,000 years and discover the skills of Iron Age metalworkers in this immersive, hands-on workshop at Hengistbury Head.

Using traditional techniques inspired by Iron Age craftspeople, you'll create your own decorative bronze bracelet inspired by archaeological discoveries from Iron Age Britain.

Guided throughout the day, you'll learn how to shape, texture and form metal using simple hand tools, transforming raw materials into a beautiful piece of wearable history.

Explore the craftsmanship of Iron Age communities and discover how jewellery was used to express identity, status and personal style.

Hengistbury Head was an important centre of trade and metalworking during the Iron Age, making it the perfect place to reconnect with these ancient skills.

Along the way, you'll learn about local archaeology, examine examples of Iron Age adornments and gain insight into the daily lives of the people who once lived and worked here.

No previous metalworking experience is required. This workshop is designed for complete beginners and curious history enthusiasts alike.

All materials and tools will be provided. Simply bring your curiosity and creativity, and leave with a handcrafted bracelet to treasure.

Sign up now and create a timeless piece inspired by Britain's Iron Age past.

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Circle of the Ancestors takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 10:00.

Circle of the Ancestors is held at Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre in Bournemouth (Broadway, Southbourne, BH6 4EW).

Tickets for Circle of the Ancestors are priced at £25. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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