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! More details coming soon.
Saturday 18 July 2026
11am to 3pm
Free with normal admission
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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.
- Suitability for children
5+
- 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.
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.
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".
Finds show & tell sessions with the Smallhythe archaeology team
Join the archaeology team as they share objects, stories, and insights unearthed during their digs.