Prehistoric Era: Venues and Resources

The Deep Past

A school residential trip focusing on Prehistoric Britain immerses students in the immense span of time before written records began, helping them grasp the profound scale of human development from early hunter-gatherers to the very first farmers.

The South Coast and the Isle of Wight hold fascinating clues to our ancient past, from submerged coastal landscapes to ancient burial mounds and early settlements. By stepping outside the classroom to explore these environments and handle real artifacts, pupils gain a tangible connection to the ingenuity and survival skills of our earliest ancestors.

• Stone, Bronze, and Iron: Students investigate the dramatic technological evolution of prehistoric people, exploring how the development of new materials for tools and weapons revolutionized daily life, hunting, and warfare.
• From Nomads to Farmers: Interactive experiences help pupils understand the monumental shift from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities, examining the first signs of farming, land clearing, and permanent dwellings.
• Unearthing the Past: Through hands-on archaeological workshops, children learn how historians piece together the lives of prehistoric Britons without written texts, analyzing physical evidence such as flint tools, pottery, and ancient burial sites.

Browse our curated selection of venues and educational activities below to build the perfect prehistoric history itinerary for your class.