Stone Age / Neolithic: Venues and Resources

First Great Changes

A school residential trip focusing on the Stone Age and Neolithic era immerses students in the monumental transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to the very first permanent settlements, showcasing early human ingenuity and the origins of community life.

The South Coast and the Isle of Wight hold remarkable physical evidence of these ancient communities, from early flint-working sites and submerged forests to enigmatic long barrows and megalithic monuments. By stepping outside the classroom to explore these prehistoric landscapes, pupils gain a tangible connection to the people who first farmed this land and constructed its earliest architecture.

• From Foragers to Farmers: Students investigate the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic period, understanding how the domestication of animals and the cultivation of crops fundamentally changed human survival, diet, and society.
• Tools and Technology: Interactive workshops and archaeological activities allow pupils to learn about early tool-making, exploring the immense skill required to knap flint, craft early weapons, and create the first pottery.
• Monumental Builds and Beliefs: Children can explore the engineering feats of early societies, investigating why these first permanent communities worked together to build massive earthworks, ceremonial stone circles, and communal burial mounds.

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