Would you like to know something that our ancestors knew? Here is a chance to take a trip back in time to the following places and discover it.
Great Orme Copper Mines, Wales
The discovery of the copper mines changed much of what we knew about our Bronze Age ancestors. It was believed that metalworking had come to England with the Romans, but this Welsh discovery proved that the British were already working metals 4, 000 years ago. The mines are made up of five miles of passageways. Some are so small that historians think they were dug by children as young as five years old.
Jurassic Coast, Dorset
Spreading an impressive 95 miles between Exmouth and Dorset, the Jurassic coast is frequently described as a "walk through time. It's perfect for looking for fossils after a storm. Several beach towns along the way make for a much-needed short break. The clean water is perfect for swimming and the Clock Tower Cafe which is typical of the countryside has beautiful views and delicious cakes.
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
There's something other-worldly about this limestone gorge, where caves carved out by an underground river were once used by our ancient ancestors for maturing cheese and other foods. Visitors to the Gorge can also explore a cave where Britain's oldest human skeleton, the 9, 000-year-old Cheddar Man, was first discovered back in 1903.
Compton Bay, Isle of Wight
Compton Bay hasn't always been a wonderful place. Some 130 million years ago it was occupied by dinosaurs both great and small. Take a walk along Compton Bay's sandy beach, and you may have a chance to find new fossil dinosaur footprints, preserved in rock.
