How did people survive in Ancient Ireland? The evidence they left behind is under our feet and can still be found in the landscape around us today!
In this hands-on workshop, your class will learn about the experiences of people in Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age Ireland, and how changes like the movements of people impacted the landscape and changed technologies.
Pupils will have the opportunity to handle real prehistoric tools and to explore their development over time. Pupils will work together in groups to dig deeper into themes such as food, jewellery and rock art. They will also get the chance to become an archaeologist, excavating and identifying treasures!
After the workshop, your class can take a self-guided visit to the Early Peoples gallery to discover more awesome artefacts.
Key Activities:
- Group carousel-style hands-on investigations
- Collaborative creative task
- Handle real artefacts
- Pose questions
- Share ideas
Price: £60 per class
Key Stage: 2
Available to book: 2nd September 25 – 26th June 2026
Dig into Ancient Ireland
We’ve created a brand new set of learning resources for Key Stage 2 teachers on the topic of Ancient Ireland. Illustrated by images from our collection and including suggestions for learning activities, you’ll find a wealth of information and ideas for the classroom. We’ve also created a bespoke Minecraft World called Ancient Ireland, with activities linked to each part of the learning resource and plenty of opportunities for children to enjoy exploring this fascinating period in our history.
- Introducing dig into ancient Ireland
- What is prehistory?
- How do we know about life in ancient times?
- Who lived in Ireland before Neolithic times?
- Who lived in Ireland during the Neolithic?
- What were the main technologies used during the Neolithic?
- What did people eat and how did they get their food?
- Where did Neolithic people live?
- How did Neolithic people view death and burial?
- What did the Neolithic landscape look like?
- Archaeological sites
