On the ground

The Big Dig

10:15 AM

This summer, take part in an archaeological adventure where little hands make big discoveries at London Museum Docklands. 

Step into the shoes of an archaeologist and help piece together stories of London’s history through playful excavation.

Dig down through the centuries in your own trench and unearth real objects made and used centuries ago.

What will you reveal? A Tudor townhouse? Roman ruins? Or even artefacts from a time before London ever existed at all?

All equipment is provided – including your hard hat, high-vis vest, trowel, activity sheets and brushes.

Complete the dig and earn a special sticker to mark your archaeological adventure!

 

Location

London Museum Docklands, No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Rd, London, Greater London, E14 4AL, United Kingdom

Additional location/direction information

This activity takes place at London Museum Docklands. Visitors will be digging in reconstructed trenches based on a real archaeological site in Gresham Street.

Schedule

Sun, 20 Jul

10:15 AM

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3:30 PM

Duration of event

Various times between 20 July - 5 August & 12 - 31 August - one hour time slots.

Additional booking information

Recommended age of 5+. If you are booking as a group of 6 or more, your group will be split into different trenches. Some walk-up tickets may be available on the day, but book your tickets online in advance for the lowest price!

Additional fee information

£4.50 per person