Fire Stones and Bones

Fire Stones and Bones - Cheddar Gorge & Caves in Cheddar, Somerset

Journey back in time and immerse yourself in the world of our ancient ancestors this February Half-Term.

This fun and educational adventure shines the spotlight on how our ancestors lived, survived and thrived in challenging, harsh and often dangerous conditions.

What's On?
'Live' demonstrations & talks: Meet our hunter-gatherers in the Museum of Prehistory. Throughout the day, you’ll have the chance to discover how Cheddar Man and his ancestors lived and survived here 10,000 years ago.

Our talks and demonstrations will be brought to life by our team of hunter-gatherers who love to pass on their knowledge and bring the Stone Age era to life.

After the sessions, there will be a chance to ask our knowledgeable hunter-gatherers questions about life in the Stone Age and photo opportunities for those wanting to dress up in prehistoric costume.

Museum of Prehistory Session and Activity Timings - your Day Ticket gives you access to all of these activities:

Fire Lighting demos - Witness how ancient humans would have started making fire, a skill essential for their survival and development.

Stones - Tool Making talks - Discover how early humans crafted survival tools, showcasing their ingenuity and resourcefulness.

Bones - Archaeological Dig Box Fun - Try your hand at being an archaeologist and see what you can unearth in our Dig Boxes!

Museum Quiz - Explore the Museum and take part in our fun quiz. As you follow the clues around the museum, learn lots of new facts, discover amazing artefacts unearthed in the Cheddar area and find out what life was like here in Cheddar Gorge.

NB. Please note, our outdoor demonstrations are subject to daily weather conditions. Where possible, we will move the talks and demos inside the museum.

This experience is included in the price of your Day Ticket, so you can enjoy six exciting attractions as well as our Fire, Stones and Bones event.

Explore Gough’s Cave and enjoy this spectacular stalactite show cave where Cheddar Man was unearthed and find out about his amazing DNA discovery.

Discover our new multimedia experience, ‘Yeo’s Journey’ in Cox’s Cave telling the captivating story of how our iconic caves were formed and evolved through the ‘power of water’.

Learn how our ancestors lived and survived in the Museum of Prehistory.

Find out more about the local history, wildlife and plants in our Beyond the View cinema experience.

Venture up the 274 steps of Jacob’s Ladder to The Lookout Tower and the Cliff-Top Walk where you will enjoy stunning views of the gorge and Mendip Hills - a landscape that has been millions of years in the making!

If you have time, why not book in for one of our Rocksport activities (starting at age 8+) or one of our two themed Escape Rooms (recommended for age 12+).