Festival of Archaeology: heritage explorer trail
Celebrate the Festival of Archaeology with this self-led heritage explore spotter trail at Greenway.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan spent their days on archaeological digs, sharing a common love for the past. But it's not just their finds which you can discover at Greenway. Every where you look there are unusual and fascinating features that hint at Greenway's past.
You can discover more on this fun, family-oriented self-led trail around the garden.
Inside the house, take a closer look at some of Agatha and Max's finds on their digs, and have a go at dressing up like an Archaeologist.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Children are very welcome and must be accompanied by an adult
- Meeting point
The trail begins from Visitor Reception. Dressing up is in the upstairs Sitting Room of the house.
- What to bring and wear
The trail takes place in the garden, so please come dressed for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Dressing up takes place upstairs in the house.
- Accessibility
There are some steep and narrow paths in the garden, but we have tried to keep the trail to the more level areas for ease of access.
- Other
Greenway operates a parking system: if you would like to travel to Greenway by car, please book a parking space in advance on the website.
Upcoming events
Archaeology at Greenway: pop-up talk
Agatha and archaeology go hand in hand. Join a pop-up talk to discover more about the famous author and her love for the past.
Summer evenings at Greenway
What better way to unwind than a stroll through the romantic garden at Greenway? Join us on the third Friday of the month and make the most of those balmy summer evenings.
Summer of play at Greenway
Join us for a jam-packed summer that's full of ways to play at Greenway, from circus skills to balancing games and more. Summer of Play is on every day from 19 July - 3 September. Normal admissions apply.
Circus skills and shows at Greenway
It's Summer of Play at Greenway, and we're going to the circus. Why not be part of the show and join in a free circus skills workshop?