Bronze Age Open Day
Discover what village life was like 4,500 years ago on Bronze Age open day at Avalon Archaeology and see master crafts folk at work demonstrating traditional skills and ancient methods of making.
What to expect
- Witness the alchemical magic of molten metal poured to create objects of bronze.
- Have a go at making some jewellery, some pottery or even try your hand cutting wood with a bronze axe.
- Speak to our resident Bronze Age villagers about life thousands of years ago.
- See the newly constructed Iron Age roundhouse, now officially complete.
About the Bronze Age
Around 4,000 years ago the Bronze Age came to Britain.
The Bronze Age marked the first time humans started to work with metal. Bronze tools and weapons soon replaced earlier stone versions.
Humans made many technological advances during the Bronze Age, including the first writing systems and the invention of the wheel.
The late Bronze Age was also signatured by textile production and advanced pottery-making techniques.
Key information
COST
Normal entry applies
Adult £5.50
Concessions £4
Child (aged 5-17) £4
Child (under 5) FREE
DATE AND TIME
10.00 am – 4.00 pm on Saturday 30 May
WHERE
Avalon Archaeology
Avalon Marshes Centre,
Shapwick Road,
Westhay BA6 9TT
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Drop in, no booking required.
ACCESSIBILTY
For information about accessibility, please visit our website: Visiting Avalon Archaeology – Avalon Archaeology
ORGANISED BY
South West Heritage Trust