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Festival of Archaeology Youth Hands-on Activity Day, Chester Castle - Fully booked

10:15 AM

This event is now FULLY BOOKED. If you would like to be added to the reservation list please email [email protected].

Take part in our FREE Festival of Archaeology youth event at Chester Castle!

The Council for British Archaeology has partnered with English Heritage for this year's ‘Festival of Archaeology’ Youth Event at Chester Castle. Anyone aged 8-16 is welcome to attend!

Join us for a day of discovery with hands-on activities, captivating demonstrations and a tour of the castle grounds. The perfect opportunity to uncover the site’s rich history and learn more about the conservation work happening there today. 

This year’s festival theme, ‘Archaeology and Communities’, will be brought to life by a series of exciting medieval-themed activities. Our castle team will guide you through medieval dying, bread-making, stone masonry, and more.

Don’t miss out and book your place below!

Lunch will be provided free of charge and everyone will be eligible for a £20 travel bursary.  

Location

Chester Castle, Grosvenor St, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2DN, United Kingdom

Additional location/direction information

Directions: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chester-castle-agricola-tower-and-castle-walls/directions/

Schedule

Sat, 20 Jul

10:15 AM

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4:30 PM

Duration of event

6.5 hours

Additional booking information

Please use the booking link to sign-up for the event. More information will follow once we have your contact details.