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Digging Dereham - Super Saxons!

Multiple dates and times available

Calling all budding archaeologists, Digging Dereham is back and bigger than ever! Get ready to go on an Anglo Saxon adventure as we celebrate the Festival of Archaeology here at Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum.

Join us for a weekend jam-packed with free creative activities inspired by Dereham's Saxon archaeological heritage.

  • Discover the story of Dereham’s Anglo Saxon abbess, Saint Withburga
  • Practice your archaeology skills and uncover Saxon treasures at our excavation station
  • Handle real & replica Anglo Saxon artefacts from our collection
  • Explore our display of Norfolk Anglo Saxon pottery
  • Get creative with Saxon-inspired arts & crafts

 Suitable for ages 3+ (under-16s MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian).

 FREE ENTRY! Donations welcome.

Location

Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum, St Withburga Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1ED, United Kingdom

Additional location/direction information

Please note there is no on-site parking. Free parking is available nearby at the Breckland Business Centre (NR19 1FD) or the Cherry Tree car park (NR19 2AX).

Level access is only available on the ground floor of the museum.

Schedule

Fri, 24 Jul

10:00 AM

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3:00 PM

Sat, 25 Jul

10:00 AM

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3:00 PM

Sun, 26 Jul

10:00 AM

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3:00 PM