Festival event listing

Visit Bourne Hall Museum’s exhibition on life in the area during pre-history. Items on display from the Stone Age to the Iron Age telling how folk came to its spring to hunt and drink and how during the Bronze Age the spring became a place were the gods lived and gifts were thrown in as offerings. This carried on into the Iron Age and was taken up by the Romans.

Gregory Gargoyle has chosen 10 of his favourite archaeology highlights for you to discover as you explore the Cathedral. Find all 10 and return your completed trail sheet to the Cathedral Shop to claim your prize

Your ancient adventure awaits!

Have you ever wondered how archaeologists got into their career? Interested to find out how many different roles there are in commercial archaeology? Want to hear what's so special about working in archaeology?

Discover more about the medieval history of Arlington Court. This year we have worked with an Exeter University students to uncover more information about the medieval village which used to stand in the pleasure grounds before the Chichester's took on this family estate almost 600 years ago.

Bath Assembly Rooms will be participating in the Festival of Archaeology for the first time this year - come and explore the discoveries we've made.

Do you have the curiosity, patience and persistence to be an archaeologist? Join us for demonstrations, re-enactments and archaeological activities to find out.

Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology at the holiday home of Agatha Christie, Greenway.

Exhibition and weekend events. The exhibition, created by archaeologists from University of Leicester Archaeological Services, will look at what life was like in Roman and medieval Leicester, as revealed by the discoveries made during the excavations between 2003 and 2006 which preceded construction of Highcross Leicester.

Our new archaeology exhibition will feature archaeological finds that have never been on display before, as well as fascinating details from archaeological digs that have been carried out at Llanerchaeron. For young budding archaeologists there is also the chance to get hands on with various activities.