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Finds show & tell sessions with the Smallhythe archaeology team

Join the archaeology team as they share objects, stories, and insights unearthed during their digs.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Get up close to fascinating discoveries from previous excavations at Smallhythe Place. Join the archaeology team as they share objects, stories, and insights unearthed during their digs.

Every two weeks from Sunday 10 May to Sunday 5 July 2026

11am to 3pm

Free with normal admission.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The garden is step-free but has uneven terrain throughout. Parts of the grass could be slippery in the event of wet weather

Meeting point

Please check in at Visitor Reception to find out more information.

What to bring and wear

This event is outside, please wear clothing appropriate to the weather on the day.

Upcoming events

Object of the month 

Join us at Smallhythe Place to discover exclusive collection items, rotated on a monthly basis.

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20 Jun to 25 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 91 other dates or times

Styling Smallhythe: From the functional to the unconventional 

Through Smallhythe’s rich collection, the display charts the evolution of women’s fashion from the late 1800s into the 1900s.

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20 Jun to 25 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 17:00+ 91 other dates or times

Hotbuckle presents: The Return of the Native 

Hotbuckle Productions are back at Smallhythe Place with a new and lively adaptation of Thomas Hardy's "The Return of the Native".

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20 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
at 19:30 to 22:00+ 1 other date or time

Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest' 

Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Smallhythe Place as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology!

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18 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00