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Ice Age Europe Day at Creswell Crags

Creswell Crags, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LH
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Ice Age Europe Day at Creswell Crags

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Sunday 18 September 2022 | 10am - 4pm
£20 per person for onsite activities.
Online talks only: Free (or suggested donation).
Creswell Crags

Discover Ice Age Europe through a combination of activities never before experienced together at Creswell Crags. These activities are part of Ice Age Europe Day, joining 13 great Ice Age Sites Across Europe in celebrating their amazing history.

The day at Creswell Crags will begin with three talks exploring the mammals, humans and art of the Ice Age. The afternoon will feature a cave tour, a close look at some of the palaeontology and archaeology objects, and an exciting array of 'survival skills'. These include skills such as atl-atl throwing demonstrations and bow drill fire making.

The day will be led by three staff members; all have extensive and varied backgrounds in Ice Age archaeology and palaeontology.

For in-person participants, the ticket price includes all talks and activities, plus free entry to the exhibition. Please aim to arrive by 9:45 am.

The morning talks are also available online (10:00 - 12:00 BST). These will be held on Zoom.

The day is suitable for adults and interested younger people.

Morning 10:00am-12:00pm
Three talks taking 30 mins per talk, with time for questions.
- European animals
- European humans
- European art

Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Please note lunch is not provided, but our wonderful on-site café will be serving meals and drinks.

Afternoon 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Survival skills
- Pin Hole Cave Tour
- Object show and tell

 

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