STEP INTO THE PAST WITH LIVE FLINT KNAPPING AT DEVON’S MOST ANCIENT ATTRACTION
Looking for unforgettable ways to spend your May Bank Holiday in Devon? Whether you’re local or planning a scenic getaway, Devon is bursting with exciting attractions. But if you’re after something truly unique – something that sparks imagination, engages the whole family, and connects you with our ancient past – then Kents Cavern in Torquay has just the experience for you. This Bank Holiday Monday, witness the Stone Age come alive with a live flint knapping demonstration inside one of Britain’s most important prehistoric sites.
On Monday, 5th May 2025, Kents Cavern invites visitors to step back in time during its live Stone Age Sessions. Taking place in the atmospheric exhibition chamber of the cave, this special event features experimental archaeologist Jon Dymond demonstrating the ancient skill of flint knapping – a practice essential to early human survival. The best part? It’s all included with your regular cave tour ticket. This means you get to explore Britain’s oldest inhabited cave and experience history in action, all in one unforgettable visit.
WHAT IS FLINT KNAPPING?
Flint knapping is the prehistoric technique of shaping stone tools by striking flint or similar rocks to create sharp edges. This process was essential for early humans, allowing them to craft weapons, cutting tools, and fire-starting implements for survival.
Studying flint knapping helps archaeologists understand how early civilizations lived, hunted, and adapted to their environment. Experimental archaeologists, like Jon Dymond at Kents Cavern, demonstrate this skill to bring history to life, showing how ancient people mastered stone crafting long before metal tools were invented.
Interested in seeing flint knapping in action? Visit Kents Cavern this May Bank Holiday Monday for a live demonstration of this remarkable Stone Age skill!
ABOUT KENTS CAVERN
Kents Cavern is one of the UK’s most important Stone Age sites and a top-rated family attraction in Devon, located just minutes from Torquay’s beautiful coastline. This award-winning prehistoric cave system offers an immersive underground experience where visitors can explore chambers once inhabited by early humans and Ice Age animals. With its guided tours, interactive Stone Age Zone, woodland trails, and hands-on educational activities, Kents Cavern is a must-visit destination for history lovers, families, and curious minds alike. Recognised as a key heritage site in the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, Kents Cavern blends natural beauty with archaeological wonder – making it one of the best things to do in Devon all year round.