Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine

Why the video and dim lighting?

I’ve been wanting to visit for ages. It is possible to go down into one of the pits (steep but sturdy staircase) minimum 7 year olds. Staff v friendly. Unfortunately the rolling video and poor quali...

Stoneage marvel

Well I knew this existed but hadn't realised there would be public access. The site is managed by English Heritage and the sheer scale of this industrial site is amazing. Well worth a walk around to f...

Fantastic site of international importance

This is a brilliant site! I've heard people say that there's not much to see here, but please don't underestimate the scale and importance of this prehistoric site. Run by English Heritage, the staff ...

Fascinating landscape of neolithic flint mines

A really strange landscape: a huge space within the haunting Thetford Forest, it looks like a lunar one with the many craters & pits. Each is neolithic flint mineshaft & yuo can descend one which has ...

Great insight into history.

Great historical place to visit with information boards plotting the time line from the stone ages. Due to the space restrictions in the caves, only small groups of people are allowed to enter. Best t...