CANCELLED:History Hunters Family Fun Day
Saturday, 20 July 2024 at 10:30 - 16:00
CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN
We are really sorry to have to cancel this event but due to the forecast heavy rain for the whole of Devon for the duration of the event we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this event. Our next big get together is at Meldon Wildlife festival on Tuesday 20th August
A free family fun day with our History Hunters travelling through time to uncover the secrets of Dartmoor. There will crafts, activities and things to make and take home bringing to life the Brilliant Bronze Age, the Magnificent Middleages and Vibrant Victorians. Have a go at being an archaeologist uncovering treasures in our excavation trays, make a spear, shape a clay pot or spin some wool
Make a Hunter Gatherer spear to take homeMake a mini clay Beaker to take home (like the Bronze Age Beaker people)Be a Master Builder and help make a miniature Bronze Age round houseBe a History Hunter and sift through the sands of time to uncover ancient artefacts with a Dartmoor ArchaeologistHelp complete our 10,000 year Time Line by adding your pictures and drawingsPlay some familiar and not so familiar Medieval GamesHave a go at wool spinningMake a wet felt bowl using the techniques of our ancestorsGo on an adventure and explore the self guided History Hunters trail around Bellever ForestTake a closer look at some of the replica artefacts found on Dartmoor in the Visitor Centre with a Dartmoor ArchaeologistTake a selfie with our Victorian selfie camera
All these activities will suit children 5-12 years old and will help them discover Dartmoor's amazing heritage in a fun way
Find out more about Dartmoor's heritage on the Dartmoor Story pages of our website
Location: Postbridge Visitor Centre
Booking required: no
Charge: Free
