Festival of Archaeology - Pottery making and artefact show and tell
Join us for a weekend of ancient craft-making and artefact show and tell with a real-life archaeologist.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Be part of the UK’s biggest annual celebration of archaeology, with this year’s theme all about nature.
Set within the beautiful Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the wind-shaped landscape of Dunstable Downs is steeped in ancient history just waiting to be uncovered.
This July, families are invited to get hands-on with history. Join Dr Wendy Morrison, archaeologist from the Chilterns Heritage & Archaeology Partnership, for creative pottery workshops designed for young explorers. Children can craft and decorate their own ancient-style ‘pinch pot’ using air-drying clay and natural materials such as feathers and flowers, then take their creation home as a special keepsake.
Wendy will also be bringing along some fascinating artefacts to spark imaginations, including a mysterious Bronze Age Carnyx - an instrument not heard on the Downs for over 2,000 years.
Come along, get creative, and step back in time together.
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 01582 500920
- Accessibility
The event will be held on the grass field near to our courtyard. Please do get in touch to discuss any accessibility requirements.
- Meeting point
Meet at our visitor hub in the courtyard just next to our main visitor centre.
- Suitability for children
This event is suitable for children of any age if accompanied by an adult.
- What to bring and wear
The event will be held outside so please wear suitable, weather appropriate clothing.
Upcoming events
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Have-a-go-session: Soft archery
Challenge the family to a game, win points, and have fun.
Have-a-go-session: Let's Get Going
Get ready for a morning of movement, curiosity, games, creativity and play!
Have-a-go-taster-session: Archery
Take aim and shoot for the bullseye, with an exciting archery taster session for all ages.