Want to be an Archaeologist?
Learn the practical skills of excavation, recording and identification used by archaeologists. We will have three burials (not real ones!) for you to excavate under expert supervision. Handle real Anglo-Saxon objects!
Suitable for: 7-14 year olds with a passion for history. Children will be digging in soil so please ensure they wear suitable clothing. One parent or guardian must stay with the child.
When: Tuesday 18 August 2026 & Thursday 20 August 2026
Time: 11am to 3pm – including an hour for lunch. Please provide your own lunch.
Where: West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HG
Cost: £16 for 1 child and accompanying adult. Non-participating children (£4.50) and additional adults (£7.50) are payable on the day.
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Facilities: There is a café and toilets on site.
Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible, though please contact West Stow Country Park in advance.
Parking: Parking charges apply: £2 for up to 2 hours or £3 for over 2 hours. £2 per day for Blue Badge holders. Annual permits available.