CHILDREN will learn all they need to know about Stonehenge at a special BBC event in Swindon.

The BBC Hands on History team are challenging families to unravel the mystery surrounding the creation of Stonehenge with a new whistle-stop tour across the UK.

On February 23, an area of the Swindon Designer Outlet, will be taken back in time with a near life-size inflatable section of the prehistoric monument standing at over four metres tall.

This event will include a variety of fascinating ancient activities including an interactive mini-drama, where the Hands on History ‘archaeologists’ will take audiences through the challenges of constructing Stonehenge using only the apparatus that would have been available over four thousand years ago.

Nina Bell, BBC Learning Hands on History Campaign executive, said: “From children to parents and grandparents, the Hands on History Stonehenge tour will bring the ancient world to life for all the family. “Our aim is to get families excited and inspire them to learn more about history by making it as engaging and relevant as possible.”

As well as the dramatisations, families will also be able to find out about ancient sites to visit nearby and can get hands on with the historical artefacts, on loan from the Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, including arrow heads and ancient tools.

Families can continue their history experience online by visiting the Hands on History website, www.bbc.co.uk/history/ handsonhistory.

There they will be able to watch a new animation with the campaign character Eric who embarks on an ancient adventure, order a free pull out time line for kids and find out about more events and activities near them.

The tour is free to attend, suitable for all ages and there is no need to book in advance.