Mini-digs, Roman mosaics and hands-on history: youth-friendly Festival events this summer
This year’s Festival theme explores the connections between archaeology and nature, with events taking place across the UK. From mini-digs and object handling to Roman mosaics, prehistoric flint tools and outdoor discovery activities, the Festival is a unique chance for young people to get hands-on with the past.
Whether you are planning a family day out, looking for something creative to do during the summer holidays, or supporting a young person with a growing interest in history and archaeology, there are lots of youth-friendly events to explore.
English Heritage youth-friendly events
English Heritage is hosting a range of hands-on Festival events at historic sites across the country, giving young people the chance to explore archaeology in incredible English Heritage sites.
More youth-friendly Festival events
Alongside English Heritage’s programme, there are many more youth-friendly Festival of Archaeology events taking place across the UK.
When browsing the Festival event listings, look out for activities marked as suitable for families, children or young people. Each event listing includes practical information about location, age suitability, booking requirements and any costs.
Haiku Competition
Our Festival of Archaeology competition is now open, and this year we’re asking you to write a haiku inspired by archaeology and nature. There are two categories: under-18 and 18+, so young people can take part too! Winners will receive a bundle of nature and archaeology themed prizes, including a family membership to the RSPB for under-18s!
To enter, submit your original haiku through the Festival website by the 3rd August.
Online Family Friendly Events
Not able to make it in-person? No problem! We have a range of online family-friendly digital events so that you can still take part from wherever you are.
Throughout the Festival, we will also be releasing fun family-friendly activities like an Eye-Spy Explorer pack, Youth Day Activity Pack exploring archaeology and nature, and more.
