CHILDREN visiting Ryedale Folk Museum will be taken back to the Iron Age and the Victorian Age as part of a new activities programme.

The sessions will focus on the history curriculum of schools for the first time to support teachers and pupils from Early Years, Key Stage one, two and higher education groups, in their learning.

To bring the curriculum to life, the museum, at Hutton-le-Hole, now has its own reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse where children can find out what life was like about 2,500 years ago for people living in the North York Moors.

Learning manager at the museum, Emma Colclough, said that children will also be able to experience other themed days covering the Vikings, Victorian and World War II, giving pupils a real insight in to what life would have been like in another era.

She said: "By exploring the surrounds and construction of the roundhouse, getting hands-on with crafts such as pottery and weaving, children can get a real glimpse of life during the Iron Age.

"Bookings for these activities are already proving popular."

Talks and workshops covering topics such as leisure and tourism, heritage studies and business management will also be offered to higher education groups.

To find our more phone the museum's learning team on 01751 417367 or email learning@ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk