HISTORY has been brought to life for a number of local students after they stepped into a time machine, taking them back to a prehistoric landscape.

Pupils from Launceston Primary School, part of Athena Learning Trust, travelled back thousands of years for an educational visit to Kents Cavern, one of Britain’s most important prehistoric sites.

During the trip, the Year 3 group took part in an artefact workshop where they examined genuine prehistoric objects and discovered how early humans lived, hunted and survived.

The session gave the school’s young people a hands-on insight into life during the Stone Age, helping to bring their classroom learning to life.

The visit also included a guided tour of the cave, where pupils explored striking chambers and rock formations while learning about the site’s archaeology, history and ancient inhabitants. Kents Cavern is renowned for its evidence of early human settlement and Ice Age wildlife, making it an important location for understanding our country’s prehistoric past.

The school has said that trips like this encourage students to continue their learning in the world around them.

A spokesperson for Launceston Primary School said: “The experience supports the school’s wider curriculum, which encourages them to explore the world around them, understand how people have lived in different times, and consider how humans interact with their environment.”

Kate Eyre, principal at Launceston Primary School, has praised the trip for its memorable approach to education, as well as the students’ for their behaviour during the experience.

She said: “This was an exciting and memorable experience for the children. Examining real artefacts and exploring the caves helped bring their learning about prehistory to life. The pupils were incredibly engaged, asked thoughtful questions and represented the school brilliantly throughout the visit.”