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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! More details coming soon.

Saturday 18 July 2026

11am to 3pm

Free with normal admission

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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

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