Festival of Archaeology Day
Join the team for a hands-on archaeological adventure through Avebury's fascinating history.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Step into the past and uncover hidden stories as you become an archaeologist for the day.
The Festival of Archaeology Day will include digging for buried treasures in our sandpit digs, and the chance to get creative by crafting your own nature-inspired designs on clay tablets.
You can also explore the site’s fascinating history through an interactive timeline and put your discovery skills to the test with our Heritage Explorer Challenge and colouring sheets.
Whether you’re curious, creative, or keen to investigate, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
All the Festival of Archaeology Day activities are free and will be available between 11am and 3pm.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All welcome
- Meeting point
Come to visitor reception in the barn to find out more.
- What to bring and wear
Dress suitable for spending time outdoors and getting your hands dirty.
- Accessibility
Routes into and through the farmyard are uneven in places due to cobblestones and natural surfaces.
- Other
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in the farmyard and manor parkland.
Upcoming events
In the Blink of An Eye - An exhibition of landscapes
In the Blink of An Eye presents artist Amy Shuckburgh’s atmospheric landscapes of Wiltshire.
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.
Discovering Untamed Avebury: landscape, people and nature
Explore the ancient landscape of Avebury alongside archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall.
Behind the Scenes in the Stonehenge Landscape: Archaeology and Nature
Discover the secrets of some of Stonehenge's rarely visited sites and how one of Britain's rarest natural habitats is being recreated and protected.