This site is part of the South West Heritage Trust.
Adventure through time, jumping between hundreds of millions of years BCE and today with hands-on workshops for home educated young people.
Join us for inspiring, diverse themed sessions that bring history, archaeology, science and traditions to life through real objects, fascinating stories and immersive activities.
Whether your child is learning about when dinosaurs roamed around Somerset, uncovering the prehistoric Isle of Avalon, investigating Roman innovations, exploring traditional rural life or discovering the impact of wartime Britain, our regular Home Education Sessions are designed to support learning, spark curiosity and help families connect with others in the home education community.
Weekly workshops are inspired by the remarkable collections and stories found at:
Each session is 90 minutes long. We require a minimum of one adult and one child for any booking. Sessions are suitable for all ages between 7–14 years.
Thursday 15 July 2027 Become an archaeologist for the day! Dig for objects and investigate what they can tell us about the past. Sort finds...
Thursday 15 April 2027 How did people have fun in Anglo-Saxon England? Discover games played during the period and challenge yourself to play board games...
Thursday 20 May 2027 Explore the stories, imagery and literature of Anglo-Saxon England. Discover Beowulf, explore the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle and experience the power of storytelling...
Thursday 19 November 2026 Explore the skills and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. Learn how to light a fire, try your hand at pewter casting...
Thursday 21 January 2027 Step into the shoes of an Iron Age person and discover the different roles within an Iron Age community. Experiment with...
Thursday 25 February 2027 Get hands-on with Iron Age pottery and discover the distinctive Glastonbury ware tradition. Use prehistoric-inspired tools and techniques to make your...
Thursday 18 March 2027 Discover the colourful world of Roman decoration. Make your own paint and paintbrush before creating a miniature fresco inspired by Roman...
Thursday 17 September 2026 Travel back to the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic periods and discover how hunter-gatherers survived. Try your hand at flint knapping and create...
Thursday 15 October 2026 Discover how life changed when people began farming and living in settled communities. Explore the technology behind the Neolithic and work...
Thursday 17 June 2027 Become a Viking craftsperson and make your own leather pouch. Create a set of wooden runes to keep inside, then learn...
