Flag Fen Archaeology Park Schools & Learning East of England

Flag Fen Archaeology Park offers a variety of educational programs and experiences for school trips, designed to engage students with history, prehistory and archaeology through interactive and hands-on learning.

Our immersive educational experiences cater to students from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) through Key Stage 3, offering a diverse range of topics including the Vikings, Romans, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Archaeology, Jurassic, Natural Habitats and Fossils.

Your students will develop a genuine insight into what life might have been like during these eras, complemented by practical experiences that will enrich their classroom studies of this period and other historical contexts.

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We can adapt the educational activities to suit individual needs and cover National Curriculum objectives from EYFS to Key Stage 3, ensuring that each session is tailored to deliver a bespoke learning experience that meets the unique requirements of each group that visits.

Flag Fen occupies part of the Flag Fen Basin and the internationally recognised Must Farm discoveries were made less than one kilometre away. Bronze Age boats, which were found in the early stage of excavations, are currently kept here on display and are undergoing expert conservation. Flag Fen is one of the only conservation centres in England that have the facilities and technical skills to ensure these boats are preserved for future generations.

Flag Fen Archaeology Park is a fascinating place where visitors can see remains of the well-preserved Bronze Age causeway and explore the prehistoric site packed full of amazing stories. In the museum children can see one of the earliest wheels discovered in Britain, experience what life was like in a Bronze Age and Iron Age roundhouse and children can have a go at archaeology in ‘The big dig’ – a mock-up of an archaeological dig simulations.

We can also provide shorter workshops and experiences for SEN groups of up to 15 pupils on request.

Flag Fen proudly holds the Quality Badge for Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC quality badge) https://flagfen.org.uk/files/flagFen/LOtC-Quality-Badge-Certificate-2023-Flag-Fen-Archaeology-Park.pdf

Our immersive educational experiences cater to students from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3. Some learning sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of the groups or adapted for different Key Stage groups.

Learning Programmes:

• Jurassic Explorers (EYFS)
• Fledglings (EYFS)
• Animals & Habitats (EYFS)
• Forest School (EYFS – KS2)
• ‘Who lives here?’ Living things and their habitats (KS1)
• Building a Roman Empire (KS2)
• Big Fossil Dig (KS2)
• Dig it! (KS2)
• Stone Age Survival (KS2)
• Exploring Prehistoric Life (KS2)
• Who were the Vikings? (KS2)
• Big Roman Dig (KS2)
• Local History Study (KS3)

Our learning programmes also support a range of subjects including history, maths, science, english, art, and design and technology.

We can also provide shorter workshops and experiences for SEN groups of up to 15 pupils on request. Available workshops include, but are not limited to:

• Handling Sessions: Prehistory, Roman, Viking & Fossil
• Big Dig – Find Prehistoric and/or Roman artefacts in the mock excavation pits
• Clay craft: Stone Age pots, Bronze Age pots, Iron Age beads and Roman pots

Maximum number per group is 30 children.

We can accommodate up to 4 classes in one day

Recommended ratio of 1 adult to 8 children.

We supply all the necessary materials for our on-site activities. Teachers receive pre-visit information at the time of booking including information about the Flag Fen site and its history as well as an information letter designed to provide information about the visit to parents/carers.

Please feel at liberty to take photos or videos while visiting Flag Fen. We encourage teachers to capture their classes engaging in activities and would love to see any moments you’d like to share.

Teachers are sent a risk assessment at the time of booking. We welcome and encourage pre-visits providing you with an opportunity to meet a member of the Flag Fen Education Team, familiarise yourself with the site, go through the risk assessment and the format of the day and discuss any further needs.

For more information or to make a booking, please visit our website: https://flagfen.org.uk/learning

To contact our Learning Co-ordinator please email flagfenlearning@peterboroughlimited.co.uk or call 01733 317 988

We have a minimum charge for 20 children (with the exception for our specific workshops for SEN groups of up to 15 pupils). For current prices please visit: https://flagfen.org.uk/learning

We recommend students are dressed in suitable outdoor clothing for the predicted weather, including enough layers, coats and a spare pair of shoes/wellington boots if visiting during the Autumn/Winter.

We politely request that schools bring a first aider with them on their visit as well as their own first aid kit. Flag Fen teachers are first aid trained and can provide support to the school first aider when needed. Flag Fen has first aid kits located in buildings around the site.

Education room

Arena Building

Visitor Centre / Roundhouse Café

Gift Shop

Bathroom facilities (Men’s, women’s and disabled toilets)

Picnic benches

A school room is available for classes to eat their packed lunch inside. We encourage classes to enjoy a picnic outside for lunch when it is dry and warm enough.

All buildings and activities are accessible for wheelchair users. The majority of the site can be accessed using footpaths however there some areas of the site which are grass or woodchip and can become muddy during wet weather. We strongly recommend booking a pre-visit to view the site and discuss any adjustments required to meet the needs of your pupils.

Flag Fen has accessible toilets in the Visitor Centre and Museum building.

Bookable for school visits Mon – Fri during term time.

Public opening hours: (Nov – Mar) Fri – Sun, 10am – 4pm and (Apr –Oct) Thu – Mon, 10am -4pm

“We felt the day was organised very well. There were lots of activities for the children to do which kept them engaged throughout”

• Millbrook Junior School

“The experience brought our learning to life in a way that in not possible in the classroom”

• St Botolph’s Primary School