The Clumps Through Time
Explore the history of Wittenham Clumps and discover the stories beneath your feet.
Wittenham Clumps isn’t just a beautiful spot for a walk – it’s a landscape packed with stories. People have been living, working and leaving their mark on these hills since prehistoric times, through the Bronze Age, the Romans, and the Anglo-Saxons. Every hill and field has something to tell.
Come and join the Earth Trust Education Team for a day built for curious minds of all ages. There’ll be hands-on activities, games, stories and plenty of discovery, exploring how people lived here long before us and how this landscape has quietly transformed over thousands of years.
Whatever your age, there’s plenty to get stuck into – a fun, hands-on way for the whole family to explore history together.
And there’s a bonus: the DigVentures Archaeology team will be on site, actively excavating a Roman Villa. Drop by and watch archaeology happening live – you might even spot a new discovery as it comes out of the ground.
Dates: Tuesday 27th – Thursday 29th October 2026
Times: 10am-3pm
Location: Earth Trust Farm, OX14 4QZ
Tickets: £12/child | Adults and under 2s free
What’s in store?
A day of discovery, creativity and outdoor exploration for all ages.
Zoo Archaeology – Discover the animals kept as both pets and livestock by examining ancient bones and poo!
Finds Room – Handle history and uncover the stories behind fascinating finds from the Stone Age to the Romans.
Craft Room – Discover ancient crafting techniques and create your own piece of the past to take home.
Taste of History – What was on the menu? Discover the foods and flavours of the past and find out what your ancestors might have eaten.
Sheep Discovery Trail – Follow the sheep through time, from the Bronze Age to the Roman era. Uncover fascinating stories and objects along the way, and finish your journey at the Dig Ventures excavation site, open from 11am to 1.30pm.
Battle Stories & Dress-Up – Step back to the 9th century and immerse yourself in the dramatic story of the Battles of Ashdown and Edington. Join King Aethelred and his brother Alfred as they defend the Kingdom of Wessex against the mighty Viking Great Heathen Army. With costumes for children to try on, this interactive storytelling session brings the age of Anglo-Saxons and Vikings to life.
Plus:
- Eat and drink – enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, delicious sandwiches, salad bowls, snacks and tray bakes from our pop-up Café.
- Follow our new family-friendly nature trail.
Parking: Ample free parking is available at Earth Trust Centre
Facilities: Toilets. Pop-up Café
Photos: May be taken at this session for our reporting and marketing. If you’d rather not be in these, please let us know via your booking or let the team know on the day.
Queries: If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]
