Archaeology activities
Become an archaeologist with these activities exploring the past. What did our ancestors leave for us to find, and how do we learn their secrets?
Archaeological Excavation
Discover ancient rock art and make your own! Use a flint tool and foraged resources to carve and colour ancient designs into a piece of chalk. You’ll learn about ancient beliefs, art, and symbolism, as well as local geology and safe use of natural materials to explore creativity.
Time periods: Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Saxon & Viking
Availability: Year round
Artefact Handling
Learn ropemaking, one of the most vital ancient crafts, used to build roundhouses and Viking longships. You’ll work with natural fibres to create your own strong piece of cord — a bracelet, bookmark, or keyring — and learn about the valuable properties of everyday materials in nature all around us.
Time periods: All
Availability: Year round
Reconstructing the Past
Work with wire and pliers to create your own piece of jewellery inspired by ancient artefacts. You’ll learn to work safely with tools, and discover not only how jewellery was made, but also what it meant, who wore it and why, and the symbolism of different ancient styles.
Time periods: Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Saxon & Viking
Availability: Year round