Festival event listing

We will be continuing excavations on this fascinating site which contains evidence of occupation from prehistory to the present day. All ages and abilities welcome as training will be given.

We're going out into the wild! Each month the Participation team at World Museum will be set loose on Gallery, bringing our handling collections out for you to explore and enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for our team and their trolley full of incredible stories and specimens. THIS MONTH - The Stone Age on Floor Three

UCL's Institute of Archaeology and the Centre for Applied Archaeology - Archaeology South East are running an photo competition for staff and students past and present and create an online exhibition for this year’s Festival of Archaeology. The photos will tell a story of our staff's time as an archaeologist, whether at the Institute of Archaeology, or subsequent career in the sector. They will give insight on the life journeys, career paths, or things that happened or were found on dig, holidays, or fieldtrips that are a big part of the lives of all UCL archaeology students and staff. The winners' photos will be featured on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology-south-east/festival-archaeology-2022 and social media pages.

The Festival of Archaeology in Leicestershire and Rutland returns bigger and better, with over 100 events across the two counties throughout July (running from Saturday 2nd July - Sunday 31st July).

Training excavations at Strata Florida are running adjacent to the ruins of the 12th Century Abbey and surrounded by the courtyard of listed buildings. Our archaeology field school is run by a friendly team of experienced staff, to teach you a variety of archaeological skills and techniques. Working with our partner Breaking Ground Heritage, our field school prioritises mental health, wellbeing and inclusivity.

Over the Festival of Archaeology experience what life was like at Chedworth in the Roman Times with costumed characters, displays, events and trails to get involved in!

A programme of events covering why Hallaton was a place of medieval pilgrimage, putting into context the fascinating story of the discovery of St Morrell’s Chapel, the skeletons of pilgrims buried there and the proposed reinstatement of the crypt of St Michael & All Angels.

This is a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of Grace Dieu Priory, one of only two female priories in Leicestershire. Of the 23 buildings known to have existed at Grace Dieu Priory, only a fraction survive as ruins today. Our archaeological field-school aims to find these buildings, and uncover more about how Grace Dieu evolved through time, from an early medieval priory to a later Tudor mansion.

Ravenous Romans have invaded and we need your help to feed them. Can you help us find Roman snacks around site to keep them happy? Pick up a sheet from the ticket office and explore the Heritage Centre and Country Park.

We will be continuing excavations on this fascinating site which contains evidence of occupation from prehistory to the present day. All ages and abilities welcome as training will be given.

We're going out into the wild! Each month the Participation team at World Museum will be set loose on Gallery, bringing our handling collections out for you to explore and enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for our team and their trolley full of incredible stories and specimens. THIS MONTH - The Stone Age on Floor Three

Over the weekend of July 2nd & 3rd Desford will be transported back in time as it celebrates its long history.

UCL's Institute of Archaeology and the Centre for Applied Archaeology - Archaeology South East are running an photo competition for staff and students past and present and create an online exhibition for this year’s Festival of Archaeology. The photos will tell a story of our staff's time as an archaeologist, whether at the Institute of Archaeology, or subsequent career in the sector. They will give insight on the life journeys, career paths, or things that happened or were found on dig, holidays, or fieldtrips that are a big part of the lives of all UCL archaeology students and staff. The winners' photos will be featured on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology-south-east/festival-archaeology-2022 and social media pages.

The Festival of Archaeology in Leicestershire and Rutland returns bigger and better, with over 100 events across the two counties throughout July (running from Saturday 2nd July - Sunday 31st July).

Hallaton Castle has been described as “the finest Motte and Bailey Castle” in Leicestershire. This new exhibition is based on the research of Mathew Morris, Leicester University Archaeological Services. It takes the visitor back to the time when the castle dominated the Old Leicester Road (now the Goadby Road) and can be combined with a short walk to a viewpoint of the castle.

Training excavations at Strata Florida are running adjacent to the ruins of the 12th Century Abbey and surrounded by the courtyard of listed buildings. Our archaeology field school is run by a friendly team of experienced staff, to teach you a variety of archaeological skills and techniques. Working with our partner Breaking Ground Heritage, our field school prioritises mental health, wellbeing and inclusivity.

Over the Festival of Archaeology experience what life was like at Chedworth in the Roman Times with costumed characters, displays, events and trails to get involved in!

A programme of events covering why Hallaton was a place of medieval pilgrimage, putting into context the fascinating story of the discovery of St Morrell’s Chapel, the skeletons of pilgrims buried there and the proposed reinstatement of the crypt of St Michael & All Angels.

This is a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating history of Grace Dieu Priory, one of only two female priories in Leicestershire. Of the 23 buildings known to have existed at Grace Dieu Priory, only a fraction survive as ruins today. Our archaeological field-school aims to find these buildings, and uncover more about how Grace Dieu evolved through time, from an early medieval priory to a later Tudor mansion.