Fancy a day out this summer? Bring your family to Soulton Hall and take part in an archaeology adventure! See a real-life archaeology dig in action, bring your own picnic, and relax in the beautiful grounds of this historic house. Plus, learn more about medieval history with a fun arts and crafts activity!
Date: Sat 10 June 2023
Duration: 3 hours (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Suitable for: Families with children aged 6-12
Cost: Free
This June, archaeologists from DigVentures are uncovering a medieval mystery at Soulton Hall. What are they looking for? How do archaeologists uncover the past? What were people doing here in the medieval times? Find out on this archaeology picnic!
Start with a fun character trail, before our team of archaeologists takes you on an exclusive tour of our live archaeological excavation. You’ll be able to watch them excavate real medieval history in front of you, and see some of the best finds so far. Then, following a picnic on the grounds, the team from Soulton Hall will take you through a history-themed arts and crafts activity to help you learn more about all things medieval!