Youngsters from Fairstead Primary School discover the works of artist Richard Long

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. With the Houghton Cross are youngsters from Fairstead Primary School (from left) Tyler (11), Julia (10), Amelia (11) and Mason (11). Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Children from Fairstead Primary School, in King's Lynn, walked through the Wilderness Dreaming sculpture to learn about the materials used.

Year six teacher Lisa King said children are inspired and excited by real-life experiences, adding: 'The children absolutely loved the trip, they were amazed by what they saw. We have carried out quite a bit of work in the lead up to the trip and so for them to actually see the sculptures, it brought their work to life.

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. Pictured are youngsters from Loddon Junior School. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

'It's not just something they have seen in a book, it personalises the experience and so give it meaning to them as an individual.'

Part of the Heritage Lottery-funded BeLong project, organisers have said the workshops are a gateway to heritage and the arts for young people.

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. Pictured from Fairstead Primary School are (L) Riva (11) and Elisha (11). Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. Pictured from Fairstead Primary School is Michael (11). Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. Pictured are youngsters from Fairstead Primary School. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)

Norfolk pupils had the chance to explore the art and the heritage of Houghton Hall. Pictured are youngsters from Fairstead Primary School. Picture: Ian Burt (Image: Archant 2017)