Discover what life was like in an Iron Age settlement
Travel back over 2,000 years and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of Iron Age Britain at our Living History Iron Age Experience! Discover what life was really like in an ancient tribal village, where families lived together in hand-built roundhouses, warmed by crackling hearth fires and thatched against the wind.
See and feel the clothing made from hand-spun wool and woven fabrics, dyed with natural plant colours. Watch as skilled craftspeople demonstrate the art of rope-making from plant fibres, the delicate shaping of amber into stunning jewellery, and the ancient secrets of flint knapping used to create tools and weapons.
Learn the fascinating process of turning animal hides into durable leather through traditional tanning methods. See the techniques of Iron Age cooking—cheese and butter churned by hand, bread baked on hot stones, and hearty meals cooked over open fires using ingredients foraged and grown by the tribe. Learn how Iron Age people stored food, smoked meat, and prepared for harsh winters.
Discover how tribes trained to defend their homes against rival clans—and even the Roman invaders.
Perfect for families, history lovers, and curious minds of all ages—join us for a full-sensory journey into the Iron Age, and leave with a newfound respect for the ingenuity, resilience, and vibrant culture of our ancient ancestors.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us for some exciting Viking fun!
This is a standard admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Event Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer. For further details please email marketing@coam.org.uk
