Free educational tools to help primary schools explore the Dee Valley's history are now accessible.

The resources are a result of the 'Our Picturesque Landscape' project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This initiative has been active in the Dee Valley and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site since 2018.

Over six years, the project has executed 28 school projects, engaging more than 2,400 students with the region's heritage and environment.

The project's legacy includes the development of a new set of digital education resources, available at no cost to schools from the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape.

These learning tools have been created in collaboration with artists, writers, historians, teachers, and pupils from the project's school sessions.

They are primarily aimed at Key Stage 2 learners, aligning with the Curriculum for Wales framework.

The resources will help youngsters learn about the heritage of the landscape and the influential figures and events that have shaped the area over the last 400 years.

They will help teachers in leading outdoor learning sessions and provide opportunities to explore the Dee Valley in various ways, including through dance, art, creative writing, natural history, science, and physical education.

There are also films, virtual reality experiences, a board game about habitats, and a Top Trumps game highlighting the people who have shaped the area.

Sallyanne Hall, the Our Picturesque Landscape community engagement officer, said: "Although the end of the Our Picturesque Landscape project in November will mean that the team are no longer available to go into schools and lead activities, we hope that these exciting new resources will support teachers to deliver high-quality outdoor learning opportunities themselves and enable pupils to continue to discover the fascinating stories of the Dee Valley in the future."

Councillor Alan James, Denbighshire's cabinet lead member for local development and planning, said: "These resources are fantastic for helping pupils learn about the rich history that the Dee Valley has to offer and for keeping the stories of the area alive for generations to come."

Teachers or school staff interested in the resources can email our.picturesque.landscape@denbighshire.gov.uk to request digital copies.