Mesolithic & Neolithic Activity Day at Amesbury History Centre

Step back thousands of years and discover how people lived, ate and survived in prehistoric Britain at the Mesolithic & Neolithic Activity Day in Amesbury on Saturday 10 October 2026.

Taking place at Amesbury History Centre, this public open day welcomes Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC back for a second visit following the success of last year's event.

Visitors can learn more about Mesolithic and Neolithic people, exploring what they ate, how they lived and the skills they needed in everyday life.

There is no need to book in advance, making this an easy addition to an autumn day out around Amesbury and the Stonehenge landscape.

At a Glance

Where: Amesbury History Centre, Church Street, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7EU
Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
Time: 9.30am–4pm
What: Mesolithic and Neolithic activity day
Special guests: Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC
Discover: Food, daily life and prehistoric skills
Booking: No advance booking required
Best for: Families, history enthusiasts and anyone curious about prehistoric Britain

Discover Life in Prehistoric Britain

What did people eat thousands of years ago? Where did they live? What did everyday life actually look like?

The Mesolithic & Neolithic Activity Day aims to bring some of these questions to life.

Rather than simply reading about prehistoric people, visitors can discover more about the practical realities of living during these fascinating periods of Britain's history.

It's an opportunity to explore the lives of the people who inhabited Britain long before modern towns, roads and technology transformed the landscape.

Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC Returns

Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC will be visiting Amesbury History Centre for the event.

This will be the group's second visit following what organisers describe as a hugely successful event last year.

Their return provides another opportunity for visitors to discover more about historic skills and the everyday lives of Mesolithic and Neolithic communities.

Specific activities taking place during the day have not yet been detailed, so check with Amesbury History Centre for the latest programme.

A Fascinating Family History Day Out

This activity day could be particularly interesting for families with children who enjoy history, archaeology or learning how people lived in the past.

The event runs from morning until late afternoon, allowing visitors to choose when they would like to attend.

It also offers something a little different for anyone searching for family things to do near Stonehenge during October.

No specific age guidance has been provided, so families with very young children may wish to check suitability directly with the History Centre.

Explore Amesbury's Prehistoric Landscape

There could hardly be a more appropriate location for an event about Britain's prehistoric past.

Amesbury sits within a landscape internationally recognised for its prehistoric archaeology, with Stonehenge nearby and important archaeological discoveries made throughout the surrounding area.

Visitors interested in the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods could combine the activity day with exploring more of the area's historic attractions.

Good to Know Before You Go

The Mesolithic & Neolithic Activity Day takes place at Amesbury History Centre on Saturday 10 October 2026 from 9.30am until 4pm.

It is a public open day and there is no need to book in advance.

The event information does not specify individual activity times, so visitors can check with Amesbury History Centre if they want to plan their day around particular demonstrations.

Parking, accessibility, food and drink facilities have not been detailed. Contact the centre directly for current visitor information if required.

History Events and Things to Do Near Hampshire

Amesbury is in Wiltshire, close to the Hampshire border, and makes an interesting destination for anyone fascinated by archaeology and ancient history.

What’s On Hampshire features more things to do across the region, including museums, heritage attractions, historic sites, talks and family activities.

You can also discover more of what’s on in Hampshire during October, including some of the best family days out for the autumn months.

FAQs

When is the Mesolithic & Neolithic Activity Day?

It takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026.

What time is the event?

The activity day runs from 9.30am until 4pm.

Where is it?

The event takes place at Amesbury History Centre, Church Street, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7EU.

What can visitors learn about?

The day explores Mesolithic and Neolithic people, including what they ate, how they lived and aspects of everyday prehistoric life.

Who is running the activities?

Castle Hill Heritage Skills CIC will be visiting Amesbury History Centre for the event.

Do I need to book?

No. The organisers state that visitors do not need to book in advance.

Is it suitable for families?

The open-day format and activity-based subject should appeal to families interested in history. No specific age guidance has been provided.