Hands on History every Thursday of the Hampshire School Holidays
Step into the past and discover what life was really like over 2,000 years ago at Back to the Iron Age, every Thursday of the Hampshire School holidays! Perfect for families, history‑lovers, and curious minds of all ages, this immersive experience brings the Iron Age to life through hands‑on activities, storytelling, and real archaeological inspiration.
This summer, Back the Iron Age is being taken over by the Time Detective Agency! Running at HCT museums all over Hampshire* with different time traveling adventures, collect four mission complete stickers to earn your TDA button badge!
With a different theme each week, meet Iron Age characters, handle replica tools and weapons or learn how ancient communities cooked, crafted, and thrived long before modern life. From grinding grain to trying out simple weaving, you’ll get a feel for the everyday skills that shaped Iron Age Britain.
What to expect:
- Interactive demonstrations revealing Iron Age crafts and techniques
- Replica objects and artifacts to explore up close
- Family‑friendly activities that bring ancient skills to life
- Stories of Iron Age Britain, its people, and its remarkable ingenuity
- Join us on a journey back through time; discover, explore, and experience the Iron Age in a whole new way.
Included with your ticket to the Museum of the Iron Age - Pay once, visit all year!
*participating museums only - check website listings for details
