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The CBA Festival of Archaeology incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more.
View moreThe Festival incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more in-person and online across the UK.
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This year our Festival of Archaeology theme is Archaeology and Creativity.
Archaeology at its heart is a creative process. It’s about exploration and imagination, it’s visual stimulation and inspiration; it’s the process by which we create memory and meaning. By drawing on innovative technologies and using a wide range of tools archaeology helps us think about the world we live in.
Archaeology is about storytelling and archaeologists use creative practices such as art, music, creative writing, poetry and theatre to bring to life the material we uncover and the stories of the places and people around us.
The CBA Festival of Archaeology incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more.
View moreHave a browse through the key headline events for our 2023 Festival including the launch, closure and themed days...
View moreWelcome to our brand new Festival of Archaeology Organiser Area!
View moreSee what's happening near you! Search the Festival event list here.
View moreOur Festival of Archaeology resources allow you to enjoy the Festival all year round, from wherever you are!
View moreTake a look at our step-by-step guide to submitting your Festival of Archaeology Resource
View moreTake a look at our step-by-step guide to submitting your Festival of Archaeology Event
View moreCan your organisation sponsor the Festival of Archaeology throughout the year?
View moreDo you have any questions? We're happy to help!
For general enquiries , please get in contact with us at [email protected]
To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact Claire Corkill, CBA Development Manager at [email protected].
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