Prehistory Explorer
Sleep in a Roundhouse! The Ultimate Outdoor Adventure Residential
2 Day 1 Night Residential School Trip
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey of Independence
Organise a transformative experience that goes beyond the classroom. Our Prehistory Explorer residential offers pupils a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Sleep in a Roundhouse! Snuggle under a thatched roof and awake to the morning chorus, fostering a deep sense of independence and personal achievement through a unique overnight stay.
Building Resilience Through Ancestral Skills
Students step into the shoes of our ancestors to develop resilience and self-reliance. By mastering practical, hands-on jobs, they learn that perseverance leads to success. Activities include:
Primitive Skills Mastery:
Watching expert demonstrations in Friction Fire Lighting and Flint Knapping.Resourcefulness:
Practising everyday survival tasks, from hunting and gathering to wattling fences.Creative Wellbeing:
Developing focus and patience through Bronze Age pottery and traditional drumming workshops.
Leadership, Teamwork, and Evening Exploration
As day turns to dusk, the focus shifts to social bonding and team building.
Clan Communication:
Traditional storytelling around the fire transports students to a time of heroes, strengthening group identity.Overcoming Challenges:
Venturing out for a night-time bat walk builds social courage before pupils retire to their cosy, heated roundhouses.Team Leadership:
On Day 2, pupils become Iron Age Warriors. They must demonstrate leadership and collaborative problem-solving to master Archery and solve the riddles of the “Woodland Quest” to earn gold for their clan.
We have five 6m diameter roundhouses that are packed with modern comforts including: radiator heating, WiFi, electricity, lighting, painted insulated floor and walls, each one has a set of soft gym mats to cover the floor so the children have a comfortable night’s sleep in their sleeping bags on this outdoor residential.
Each roundhouse sleeps 12 to 14 pupils on comfortable matting on the floor. We provide guest beds for teachers in bell tents with complimentary tea and coffee during your trip!
Typical ProgrammeFinal programme to be confirmed with your lead teacher | ||
| Day 1 Stone Age 10am – 10pm | Day 2 Iron Age Warrior 10am – 2.30pm | |
| Session 1 | Arrival, Site Tour and Dorming | Morning Call andContinental Breakfast |
| Session 2 | Friction Fire Lighting Flint talk Den building | Target Archery Trade and Barter |
| Lunch | ||
| Session 3 | Hunting in the woods Gathering and cooking Team Building | Woodland Quest Warrior Demonstration Warrior Headbands and Face Painting |
| Session 4 | Orienteering Field Games | Farewell |
| Dinner | ||
| Session 5 | Pottery | |
“Activities were all brilliant. They were a great balance of active and practical and offered the opportunity to work together. All Prehistory Educators were so encouraging for those less confident, ensuring they were included, and supported to succeed. Thank-you so much for an amazing two days!“
– Katie Andrews, Prehistory Explorer, May 2024
Fueling the Adventure: Nutritious & Inclusive Meals
Our residential catering is designed to be child-friendly, nutritious, and fully inclusive, ensuring every pupil is ready for the day’s challenges.
Day 1 Lunch: A selection of fresh sandwiches, crisps, fruit, and snacks.
Day 1 Dinner: A hearty, energy-boosting meal of Pasta and Jacket Potatoes — perfect for refuelling after a day of outdoor skills.
Day 2 Breakfast: A fresh Continental Breakfast featuring yoghurts, croissants, juices, and a variety of cereals to start the morning chorus.
To keep energy levels high between activities, we provide mid-morning and afternoon breaks featuring fresh seasonal fruit, home-style flapjacks, and biscuits to ensure every explorer stays fully hydrated.
We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegan or gluten free. After booking you will receive a full teachers pack with a proposed menu and you can let us know your dietary needs or preferences.
“We liked Flint & Hunt, Trading and bartering and all the practical, hands on activities.”
– Ali Carlisle, Prehistory Explorer, May 2024
£169+VAT / Student
Adult Helpers £40+VAT/adult/night
- Available April – September
- Enjoy exciting Prehistory learning activities during your two days
- Includes all meals during your stay.
- Schools bring a packed lunch for the first day.
- Ratio of 1 adult helper to 8 Children
- £500+VAT non refundable deposit payable at booking
- Minimum 25 pupils
Celtic Harmony is an education charity which aims to enable children to benefit from the Prehistory Experience.
We cannot ensure exclusivity during the residential visits, there could be another school on-site overnight during your stay.
Pupils are accommodated in roundhouses and teachers in bell tents and possibly roundhouses if available.
An experience that brings history to life
Hands-on education
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