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Flint Knapping Experience Day
In this immersive one-day workshop, you’ll learn traditional techniques used by our ancestors to shape stone into tools and artefacts.
Date: Saturday 7th February 2026
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: Castle an Dinas (East), St Columb Major, TR9 6JB
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Parking: Castle an Dinas (East) car park
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Price: £85 per person
Step back in time and experience the ancient art of flint knapping!
Guided by an expert, you’ll try your hand at crafting your own flint tool, gaining insight into prehistoric skills and the resourcefulness of early humans.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with the past in a truly unique, interactive experience!
Suitable for those aged 16 and above, this is a unique opportunity to learn ancient skills under expert guidance and create a historic replica to take home.
This one-day masterclass will take place in our new Ranger Shed at Castle an Dinas (East) near St Columb Major. All materials, tools and equipment will be provided, along with tea, biscuits and a fire to keep you warm.
All ticket purchases come with a digital e-voucher for the masterclass.
This masterclass will be delivered by Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft CIC.
About the site
Located on the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major, Castle an Dinas (East) is one of Cornwall’s largest and most impressive hillforts dating from around the fourth to first centuries BCE.
Hillforts like this are thought to have been a focus for the community, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe, and a central place for social ceremonies, trade and ritual.
It is one of 19 historic places cared for by Cornwall Heritage Trust and is completely free for everyone to visit all year round.
St Eval is the current Heritage Guardian of this historic site. Our Heritage Guardians help ensure that our charity can continue to save Cornwall’s historic sites, improve them and share them, free of charge, with everyone. We’re hugely grateful for their support!
This event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust.
