About this Event
Join for a chance to step back in time and visit four fascinating archaeological sites in Surrey, all from the comfort of ! A FREE opportunity to learn more about Surrey’s hidden history, supported by .
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EXPLORE the Bronze Age, Medieval, Tudor and World War I archaeology of Surrey.
WATCH virtual reality 360 films inspired by four historical sites in Surrey. Each film is 5 - 6 minutes long, and you will be able to watch them using VR headsets that will be provided on the day. The films will introduce you to four re-imagined characters who will tell their stories through text and movement:
- Brena, a woman living in the Bronze Age, near Runnymede Bridge
- Agnes, a young nun at the Medieval St Mary’s Priory in Ankerwycke
- Eelyn, a servant working at Woking Palace (Tudor)
- Albert, a soldier in training at Witley Camp in the First World War
MAKE your own artwork. After watching some or all of the films, you can take part in a clay activity designed by Hannah Maiya-Mills from , inspired by the film content.
Commissioned by Arts Partnership Surrey and created in partnership with Surrey County Archaeological Unit and Surrey County Council IoT and Emerging Technologies team, the Gathering Place 360 project is being supported in 2026 through Escalate Arts, an Arts Council England funded initiative, designed to transform how people work, design, enjoy and participate in the arts in Spelthorne. With thanks to Surrey Libraries for hosting the workshops.
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Key information about booking:
- Please book ONE ticket per PERSON taking part in the session.
- We recommend allowing at least 1.5 hours if you would like to take part in one of the sessions, to allow time to watch the films (30 mins approx) and take part in the clay workshop (up to 1 hour).
- For the last timeslot of the day at 2.45pm, please note that the session must end promptly at 4.15pm.
- Due to the size of the VR headsets and age recommendations for their use, this experience is aimed at young people and adults, aged 9+. It can be enjoyed by young people aged 9+, parents participating alongside their children, and adults attending without children for example.
- Slightly younger children may be able to try the headsets, but any younger than 7 or 8 will most likely not be able to access the VR360 content. There may be an opportunity for younger children to watch the films on an iPad that will be available as an alternative. Please contact us if you have any questions about age of participants ([email protected]).
- Children taking part must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are only 8 bookable slots per session due to the number of headsets available, so book now to avoid disappointment, and please let us know on [email protected] if anything changes and you won't be able to attend.
If you have any additional needs, require any special assistance, or have any questions please let us know prior to the event by contacting Katie on [email protected] .
About Made By Katie Green
are a Surrey-based dance company specialising in creating performances, workshops and events responding to libraries, museums, heritage sites and landscapes. They bring to life places where you wouldn’t expect to find a dance performance in new ways, using movement, story-telling, music and sometimes film.
The experiences they create are designed to be family-friendly, and accessible for everyone, including those who may be engaging with dance for the first time.
About Escalate Arts
is an Arts Council England funded initiative, designed to transform how people work, design, enjoy and participate in the arts in Spelthorne. The project has been developed in partnership between Surrey County Council, Spelthorne Borough Council, Artswork and Ashford Youth Club, and aims to: Transform Surrey’s new flagship library in Staines-upon-Thames into a ‘cultural hub’ for the community; Increase engagement with arts and culture locally; Develop creative skills opportunities and infrastructure and develop youth leadership in the local area
Made By Katie Green is one of ten creative organisations who have been awarded commissioning funding as part of a borough-wide community programme that supports enhanced relationships between local community and cultural organisations to deliver workshops so that more children and young people can access and take part in high quality arts activities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ashford Library, Church Road, Ashford, United Kingdom
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