It is pre history and on our Stone Age school trips you are a group of nomadic Neolithic families who are on the move. Undertake Stone Age activities as you seek out new land…
Step into Prehistoric Britain on an unforgettable Stone Age school trip.
Welcome to the world of the Clan of the Red Deer. It’s 3000 BCE, and your pupils have joined a nomadic tribe venturing into new lands. As part of the tribe, they’ll take on crucial survival tasks crafting tools, building shelters, foraging and learning to work as one. The bravest may rise to the role of Elder, but only if they can prove their worth.
This immersive programme is designed for Stone Age school trips that bring prehistory to life through drama, exploration and hands-on learning.
The Itinerary and Risk Assessment
After an introductory talk that sets the scene, students will spend the day as members of a nomadic tribe. Whether it's performing an ancient ritual at a burial site, crafting a bow and arrow or preparing a grand feast, this will be an immersive experience they won't forget.
Activities to choose include:
Amulets
You’ll get the chance to create your own amulet and learn about the importance of pre-historic symbols for protection and honoring Gods.
Bow Making
Craft your own bow and arrows from natural materials and take them home. Learn why the tribe relied on these tools for hunting and how they shaped their way of life.
Neolithic Skills
Try your hand at making a fire using traditional Roman techniques. This skill is essential for any Roman soldier, will you rise to the challenge or freeze in the cold?
Amesbury Archer
Burial Ritual
It’s time to bury a fallen tribe member and honour their spirit. You’ll help prepare the body, perform rituals, and call upon the gods to guide their journey to the afterlife.
Stone Circle
The gods demand a stone circle, and the tribe needs your help! You’ll work together to move massive stones and create a structure that honours the ancestors.
Neolithic Feast
Gather to celebrate the land and honour the gods with a grand feast. You’ll help prepare the food, share stories and take part in games, dancing, and singing around the fire.
Fire Lighting
Can you make fire like the ancients? You’ll try out different methods of creating fire, from using flint and pyrite to a bow drill.
Archery
The tribe needs your help to perfect their hunting skills! You’ll learn to shoot arrows like the ancient hunters, using real bows and arrows.
Hunter Gatherer
Walk
On this walk, you’ll discover how to live off the land, identify useful plants and gather materials to make tools, clothes and food.
Visit Options
Why Choose Ufton?
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Award winning and fully immersive school trips
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Curriculum-aligned content ideal for KS2 learners
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Supports teamwork, problem-solving and historical understanding in engaging ways
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Available as day trips or residential trips, all year round and no matter the weather
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Experience history through storytelling, teamwork, and creative play
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Ufton's 44-acre site, with its ancient woodland and manor house offers a rare blend of natural beauty and heritage all in one place
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