On the ground

Big Dig at Dunstable Downs

Multiple dates and times available

Join in with the UK's biggest annual celebration of archaeology and unearth the underground secrets of Dunstable Downs.

On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July, we invite mini archaeologists to get hands-on at our four excavation stations. Inspire your curiosity by digging deep into our past and discovering the moments that have shaped us, and earn your ‘dig license’ from our very own Dunstable Downs archaeologist! 

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£2 per child, no booking required. 
Normal admission charges apply.

Location

Dunstable Downs Estate, Chilterns Gateway Centre, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY, United Kingdom

Additional location/direction information

Drop in throughout the day. Please meet at the Visitor Centre.

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:30 PM

Sun, 21 Jul

10:00 AM

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4:30 PM

Additional fee information

£2 per child - includes dig, activity sheet and dig license