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Festival of Archaeology: 'Smallfest'

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

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

Explore the garden for clues to the history of this place, get hands on with some drawing and games and see some of the archaeological artefacts from our collection.

This event is free with entry.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

5+

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.

Accessibility

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

Upcoming events

Event

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Rediscover gems of the 1888 Lyceum Theatre production of 'Macbeth' in an intimate exhibition - a final chance to see Ellen Terry's Beetlewing dress before it is put away for conservation 'rest'.

Event summary

on
18 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 17:00
+ 100 other dates or times
Event

Creative Writing Sessions 

Drop in for a relaxed writing session with local author Rennie Halstead and be inspired by the fascinating theatrical items in our museum.

Event summary

on
21 Jun to 28 Jun 2025
at
11:15 to 13:15
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Meet the Archaeologists 

Bring along your budding archaeologists to meet members of our archaeology team every other Sunday at Smallhythe Place.

Event summary

on
22 Jun to 20 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

The Tempest 

East 15 Acting School returns to the Barn Theatre for an energetic performance of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

Event summary

on
22 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:15