The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take home at the end. He appears frequently on archaeology television programmes including Digging for Britain, Stonehenge: The Lost Circle, HistoryHit and many more!

Your “Learn at the Lakes” experience…

Attendee Information:
Entry to Stanwick Lakes is included in each AncientCraft workshop ticket price.
Guidance will be on-hand at all times.
Appropriate clothing must be worn for manual work (fully covered shoes and trousers, etc.).
Attendees must be over 16.

Stanwick Lakes Cafe
Food and drinks can be purchased in the café in the Visitor Centre, or you can bring your own packed lunch. Please note if you are purchasing food from our café, a pre-order form will be available on the morning of the course (a selection of paninis, sandwiches, jacket potatoes etc. are available) so they can have your food freshly prepared for you.

AncientCraft Cancellation policy:
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts. Please email n.norman@rftrust.org.uk with any queries.

Booking essential – book here: https://stanwicklakes.org.uk/events/workshops-ancientcraft-flint-knapping-october-2025/