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Prehistory School Trips

Stone Age, Iron Age, and Bronze Age Britain

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.

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Prehistory school trips and workshops

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Stone Age School Trip

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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


Stone Age Explorers

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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...

The Stone Age Company

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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.

Stone Age Workshops

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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.

Mount Cook

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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...


Prehistoric Britain

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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...

Stone Age Workshop

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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!

special offerStone to Iron Age Day Trips

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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...

Museum of Liverpool

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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,...


Stone-Age Workshop

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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...

Residentials

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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...

Stone Age VR Workshop

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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...

special offerIsle of Wight - The Island Classroom

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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.


Oxenwood Outdoor Education Centre

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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...

Immersive Experiences

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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...

free tripChysauster Ancient Village

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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.

Epping Forest field centre

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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...


Dan Tastic History

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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...

Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning

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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...

Old Sarum

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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.

Historical Experiences

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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...


History Workshops

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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.

Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive

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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.

Hands on History

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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...

Stone to Iron Ages!

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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...


Day Visits

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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.

Day Visits

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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...

The Dinosaur dynasty

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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...

Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age

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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...


Bishops Wood Field Centre

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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...

Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

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Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips

Learn about the Isle of Purbeck, how it has changed overtime and about the people who have inhabited it.

free tripStonehenge

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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...

free tripScarborough Castle

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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.


Stone Age Workshops

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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...

Sayers Croft

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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!

free tripBeeston Castle and Woodland Park

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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.

Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage

Learn about the Isle of Purbeck, how it has changed overtime and about the people who have inhabited it.


Hands on History Online

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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...

Portals To The Past

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Portals To The Past

Graham and Sue have an array of Dino models, fossils and rocks. The children also get to meet Mary Anning.

KS2 History Workshops

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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.

Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World

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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.


Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive

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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.

Field Studies Council Amersham

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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...

Stone Age Workshop & Wow Day

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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...

Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle

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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.


Stone Age

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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.

Stone Age

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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...

Pre History Workshops

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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
Spring Term 2023 Prehistory Workshops

Outback2basics will be rebranding in March 2023 and we will be called The Stone Age Company

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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.



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