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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Prices
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.
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