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Festival of Archaeology

This Summer, Hinton Ampner is proud to offer a programme of events and activities to celebrate the nationwide Festival of Archaeology. Join us 26 July – 3 August for an inspiring day out with all the family.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us 26 July – 3 August for an inspiring day out with all the family, celebrating the Festival of Archaeology. Rest easy, you can depend upon the passion, skills and knowledge of the Hinton Ampner Heritage Archaeology Ranger Team (HART) to furnish you with the know-how and skills to get the most out of your archaeological adventure be it your first or seventy-first!

Come along to see finds from the Hinton Ampner estate and take part in digging for treasure in our sandpit. Collect a free Heritage Explorer’s spotter sheet from Visitor Reception and hone your archaeological skills as you learn to identify features across the landscape and take advantage of a varied schedule of daily Hinton Ampner history talks.

If you are 12 years of age or beyond, there’s an extra special chance to join an ‘Archaeological Parkland Walks’. Limited to participation by up to 16 people per walk, pre-bookable tours of the Hinton Ampner Parkland will be led by members of the HART team, who are equipped with extensive archaeological knowledge and a deep understanding of the Hinton Ampner historical landscape. Together, you’ll spot archaeological features across the parkland ranging from a Saxon church to an Anglo-Saxon Boundary ditch.

Bring the family to the grand finale of the Festival of Archaeology at Hinton Ampner where The Sealed Knot Society will be immersing us in The English Civil War.

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Guided garden tours 

Discover more about the gardens at Hinton Ampner by joining one of our volunteer led garden tours.

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3 Jul to 30 Oct 2025
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11:30 to 12:30
+ 34 other dates or times
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail 

Join us for an enchanting journey inspired by Eric Carle’s beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar™. Through this captivating trail, little ones can experience one of nature’s greatest transformations.

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19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Archaeological Parkland Walks 

To celebrate Festival of Archaeology join us for exclusive walking tours of the Hinton Ampner Parkland, led by members of the Hinton Ampner Heritage Archaeology Ranger Team.

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26 Jul to 3 Aug 2025
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12:15 to 13:45
+ 8 other dates or times
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Experience the English Civil War: Re-living History at Hinton Ampner 

Bring the family to the grand finale of the Festival of Archaeology at Hinton Ampner where The Sealed Knot Society will be immersing us in The English Civil War.

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2 Aug to 3 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time