Festival of Archaeology at Lyveden
Join us for a week of play digs, shield making, talks and exciting displays from archaeologists, all finished off with a Civil War living history weekend.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Take part in a Historical Treasure Hunt, solving clues and riddles to uncover Lyveden's past! Free activity, available all week long.
Tuesday 29 - Play at being an archaeologist in our mock dig - £2 per participant.
Wednesday 30 - Meet Georgina the Archaeologist, find out about her amazing job and get up clos with artefacts. Free to attend.
Thursday 31 - create a cardboard shield to protect yourself on your adventures. £2 per participant.
Friday 1 August - Archaeology talk by curator Ben. FInd our all about his exciting work at the Archaeological Resource Centre and the Lyveden archive.
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 - Join us for our Civil War living history weekend! Free to attend.
Standard admission applies.
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