Prehistory School Trips
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A relatively new and incredibly popular subject to the National Curriculum for Primary Schools is the subject area of Prehistory. On the following page we will take a look at what time period constitutes Prehistory, what was happening in the UK during this time, and most importantly, we will discuss the types of Prehistory school trips and prehistory school workshops that are available to UK schools at Key Stage 1 and 2.
The period known as Prehistory is generally seen as the time before written records were made and kept. For us here in the UK, this means the people who inhabited our islands before the Romans arrived: The people of the Iron Age; The Bronze Age; and the Stone Age.
Although it is true that the further back in time we go, the less information we have to read about and the fewer examples we have to look at, there is still a wealth of information available to school children, and to help teachers add value to their prehistory topics.
Take a look below to secure a Stone Age school trip, bag a Bronze Age school trip or instigate an Iron Age School Trip. Looking for dinosaurs?
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School Trip London & South East, South West, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands, North East, North West, YorkshireSubjects: History, Prehistory
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East Midlands
Stone Age School Trip
Back in time, learn about Stone Age man, Try lighting a fire if you think you can, Building your own shelter..in LOPC wood, Fire-pit charcoal, draw caveman good. Test your skill with an Archers sight. Go home with knowledge from our StoneAge s
West Midlands
Stone Age Explorers
All activities delivered in the day link to exploring the Stone Age. Teachers and our tutors link back to the module being taught back at school. Planned with you in advance, we can explore...
West Midlands
The Stone Age Company
We help schools learn about prehistory through our interactive Stone Age workshops teaching children about the crafts, the clothes, the foods, the tools and materials that our ancestors relied on.
in-school workshop
Stone Age Workshops
Come and learn about the Stone Age in our wonderfully interactive, fun and exciting workshops. We will dress up kids to form our time line, hand out our tools, weapons and furs and share a day in the life of a cave person.
East Midlands
Mount Cook
Experience life as a Prehistoric Tribesman and learn how to make a fire using traditional methods. Protect yourself from the elements and build a waterproof shelter using natural materials. Have a go...
East Midlands
Prehistoric Britain
“Step back in time and imagine you are all part of a Stone Age hunter gatherer tribe living 10,000 years ago. In order to survive this rich yet hostile landscape you must start your journey on...
in-school workshop
Stone Age Workshop
The Stone Age workshop includes references to the Bronze Age as the workshop day is modelled in chronological order. All practical and enquiry based activities revolve around developing a better understanding of this era!
London & South East
Stone to Iron Age Day Trips
Day Trips cover the history of Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. A fully immersive experience, your class will be able to explore our authentic roundhouses and be lead through their...
North West
Museum of Liverpool
Stone, Bronze and Iron Age Britain KS2 - Students will learn about changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, Late Neolithic hunter-gatherers and early farmers, Bronze Age religion,...
in-school workshop
Stone-Age Workshop
A typical day covers the following: The evolution of the human race Timeline Decoding the scientific vocabulary Comparing bones Why aren't we extinct? The hunt! Archery and spear throwing...
London & South East
Residentials
Are you studying pre-history? Want to immerse your students in the Stone Age as part of your residential? Then come and join us at the centre as we explore the different eras! Starting with...
in-school workshop
Stone Age VR Workshop
PrimeVR can bring your history topic to life by transporting your pupils back in time to the Stone Age! Using virtual reality headsets, we'll take your class to see some typical Stone Age houses and...
London & South East
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom
Let Education Destination transport you away to another world in another time - you can take a dino-focused trip taking in several themed activities, or include a fossil hunt or handling session in amongst a wider cross-curricular visit.
South West
Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre
Stone Age Man - journey back to the dawn of human history with our Stone Age Man workshop! Pupils will delve into the daily lives, innovations, and challenges faced by our ancient ancestors. From...
in-school workshop
Immersive Experiences
Session 1 – Monumental Achievements: Students examine the period of Henge building and some of the reasons our ancestors built them. They then design their own monument and use prehistoric...
South West
Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village is Romano-British settlement that was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago and is one of the finest examples of such in the country. Pupils can walk around the settlement, and see how communities lived and work in this period.
London & South East
Epping Forest field centre
Uncover fascinating local histories through hands-on enquiry. Active participation and immersive activities guide children through our ancient past hidden within our modern landscapes. What would...
in-school workshop
Dan Tastic History
Stone Age Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit Bring the Stone Age to life in the classroom! An exciting display of historical artefacts, stone tools, weapons, furs, 10,000 year old fossils along...
West Midlands
Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning
The whole residential can use the Stone Age for example as a golden thread, or elements can be teased out and cover areas such as: 1. Explore what life was like for Stone Age people – shelters...
South West
Old Sarum
Old Sarum was once a mighty Iron Age hill fort. Use the ‘Hands-on Timeline’ and ‘Hidden Now Heard’ backpacks to investigate life during the Neolithic and Iron Age. Please let the Education Bookings Team know if you would like to use these resources when making your booking.
in-school workshop
Historical Experiences
Stone Age Man – The Blueprint for Society (KS1-3) Session 1 - Monumental Achievements: Students examine the period of Henge building and some of the reasons our ancestors built them. They then...
online/in-school workshop
History Workshops
We have a number of workshops looking at ancient civilisations both here and abroad. For further information visit our website to see a full listing of available workshops.
London & South East
Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
Stone age to the Iron Age Surviving the Stone Age - Enter the Stone Age in the forest; finding wild food, collecting clay to make a thumb pot, do some cave painting using natural pigments and build your own shelter. Curriculum links: History changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
in-school workshop
Hands on History
Session 1 – Monumental Achievements: Students examine the period of Henge building and some of the reasons our ancestors built them. They then design their own monument and use prehistoric...
in-school workshop
Stone to Iron Ages!
Our Prehistoric sessions are characterised by being primarily hands-on. The learning from this period of history tends to lend itself to very practical, hands-on, everyday skills and knowledge...
London & South East
Day Visits
Let your class discover the lives of people from the Stone Age with our Stone Age Discovery Day. See what they used for food, medicine and what skills they would have needed to survive.
London & South East
Day Visits
Are you studying pre-history? Are you looking for a day to immerse your students in the Stone Age? Then come and join us at the centre as we explore the different eras! Starting with Paleolithic and...
online/in-school workshop
The Dinosaur dynasty
This workshop is aimed at younger children up to and including year 2, whilst we head back in time 245- 66 million years ago to look at the age of the dinosaurs in a fun and engaging way. Children...
online/in-school workshop
Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age
From Stone Age hunter gatherers to the great Bronze and Iron Age civilisations, our interactive prehistoric workshops will let your children experience living in prehistoric times. Hunt mammoths with...
West Midlands
Bishops Wood Field Centre
Discover first-hand what it was like to hunt and gather with our activities. Learn the practical skills of the time such as making hurdles and fishing nets. Pupils will look at different types of...
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Learn about the Isle of Purbeck, how it has changed overtime and about the people who have inhabited it.
South West
Stonehenge
What better place to learn about prehistory than Stonehenge? Visit this World Heritage Site to bring your teaching to life, and download the Teachers’ Kit from the English Heritage website for...
Yorkshire
Scarborough Castle
Explore the prehistoric artefacts found at Scarborough in the museum, using the ‘Extraordinary Objects’ activity in the Teachers’ Kit available from the English Heritage website to structure your discussion of the objects.
online/in-school workshop
Stone Age Workshops
During this work shop we will travel back in time with our professional actor who takes on the role of enthusiastic archaeologist 'Sally Spade', in order to explore this fascinating prehistoric...
London & South East
Sayers Croft
Here at Sayers croft we have some replicas of what we believe may have been used in the stone age. Such as Flint and steel, a flint axe and much more!
North West
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park
Learn about Beeston’s prehistoric past through interactive activities and a visit to the newly completed Bronze Age roundhouse, in an expert-led PREHISTORIC SETTLERS Discovery Visit workshop.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Learn about the Isle of Purbeck, how it has changed overtime and about the people who have inhabited it.
online/in-school workshop
Hands on History Online
Session 1 – Monumental Achievements: Students examine the period of Henge building and some of the reasons our ancestors built them. They then design their own monument and use prehistoric...
in-school workshop
Portals To The Past
Graham and Sue have an array of Dino models, fossils and rocks. The children also get to meet Mary Anning.
in-school workshop
KS2 History Workshops
Ever wondered where modern humans came from? Curious of how Homo sapiens and Neanderthals survived? Want some handy tips on creating your own hunting gear? All of this and more can be explored with our stunning Stone Age sessions.
West Midlands
Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World
Through our (new for 2024) Ice Age area we are able to help children explore prehistory and the stone age. Looking at the tools our ancestors used whilst exploring the evolution of Neanderthals and Homosapiens.
London & South East
Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
Stone age to the Iron Age Surviving the Stone Age - Enter the Stone Age in the forest; finding wild food, collecting clay to make a thumb pot, do some cave painting using natural pigments and build your own shelter. Curriculum links: History changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
London & South East
Field Studies Council Amersham
Uncover fascinating local histories through hands-on enquiry. Active participation and immersive activities guide children through our ancient past hidden within our modern landscapes. What would...
in-school workshop
Stone Age Workshop & Wow Day
Dan Tastic Education brings knights, castles, turrets & towers to life with an in school Stone Age Workshop & Wow Day experience that works as the perfect topic hook for your pupils! Forget dry...
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Learn about the Isle of Purbeck, how it has changed overtime and about the people who have inhabited it.
in-school workshop
Stone Age
During the course of the workshop, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of life in the Stone Age and progression to the Iron Age. Your pupils will examine growth of communities, different jobs and roles in Stone Age society.
in-school workshop
Stone Age
Who are we and where do we come from? Our workshop leaders are trained bush-craft experts, and have a detailed understanding of ancient technology and how is still used by some societies around the...
in-school workshop
Pre History Workshops
We offer two pre-history workshops Stonehenge and Roundhouse. In each pupils work individually, in groups and altogether to build either structure. our Stonehenge is entitled stickhenge and recreate...
Outback2basics - The Stone Age Company
Outback2basics will be rebranding in March 2023 and we will be called The Stone Age Company
continue reading...Ask most children about British History and the first people they can tell you about in any detail are the Romans. The National Curriculum is now taking aim at this knowledge gap by encouraging teachers to focus on the people who lived here before the Roman invasion. Take a prehistory school trip or bring a prehistory school workshop into your classroom.
Stone Age School Trips
A great way to help your class to understand the various aspects of prehistory is to take advantage of the venues and outreach programmes available. Children develop a better understanding of a subject if they can see and touch it. To aid this, museums can offer helpful visual stories alongside examples of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic stone tools of the early hunter gatherers who made the UK, as it was, their home.
Bronze Age School Visits
By around 2,500 BC inhabitants were moving into what we call the Bronze Age. This was a time where tools started to be made out of metals rather than stone and when our famous monuments such as Stonehenge were constructed, along with barrows and cairns. While day to day life is difficult to study, prehistory school trips can look at migration patterns and trade.
Iron Age for Schools
The Iron Age began around 800 BC and lasted until the Roman Conquest. The use of iron in tools and weapons is the main distinguishing feather of this time period, which also saw the spread of Celtic languages and increased interaction with continental Europe.