Festival of Archaeology, Council for British Archaeology
11-26th July 2015
For full details see the website http://www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk/whatson
Hands on archaeology, talks and more at Chedworth Roman Villa
Sat 11th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015
South West | Gloucestershire
Have you ever wished to be an archaeologist? Here is your chance to find out what it could be like.
Hands-on activities, archaeological talks and lots more!
Crofton Roman Villa family fun!
Various dates
South East | Kent
Discover the secrets of the Villa house with a guided talk and Roman artefacts. Complete a family
Villa quiz - with a badge and certificate for children and a free Kent excavations book for the adults!
Discovery zone: become an archaeologist at the Corinium Museum
Wed 22nd Jul 2015
South West | Gloucestershire
Have a go at handling real Roman artefacts from our collections, drawing and trying to identify them.
Discovery zone: behind the scenes at the Corinium Museum
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
South West | Gloucestershire
Join the collections team for a very special first-come-first-served opportunity to go behind the
scenes of the museum. Explore the secrets of our stored collection including Roman artefacts from
the founding Bathurst and Cripps collections.
Roman food and dining at Bassetlaw Museum
Tue 21st Jul 2015
East Midlands | Nottinghamshire
Come and discover what the Romans ate and how they ate it, in this light-hearted but informative
talk.
Archaeology treasures at Worcestershire County Museum
Wed 15th Jul 2015
West Midlands | Worcestershire
As part of the national Festival of Archaeology, enjoy a tour around our Collections Centre,
discovering the archaeological treasures we store. Visitors will also see some of the Bredon Hill Coin
Hoard being conserved.
Have a go at archaeology at Fishbourne Roman Palace!
Tue 21st Jul 2015 - Fri 31st Jul 2015
South East | West Sussex
Join our excavation and discover real Roman artefacts! Archaeologists will be on hand to show you
the basics of archaeological excavation. Meet experts who will help you clean and record your finds,
or have a go at surveying, geophysics, quizzes and puzzles. Suitable for the whole family and every
d...
Discovering Dorchester 2015 open day
Sat 18th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Come and see what the Dorchester on Thames excavations have revealed this year, with guided
tours of the site, finds displays, and hands on activities for kids. As we explore deeper into the 1st
and 2nd centuries of the Roman town of Dorchester, we learn more and more about daily life in this
bu...
Mosaic madness at Watford Museum!
Sat 18th Jul 2015
South East | Hertfordshire
Join us at Watford Museum for a celebration of Archaeology! South West Herts Archaeology and
Historical Society will be bringing their Thames foreshore finds for you to handle and learn more
about the art of archaeology. Artist Julie Liebling and artist and archaeologist Nicky Metcalf will be
runni...
Periods: Tudors and Stuarts, 20th and 21st Century, Romans, Medieval, Georgians and Victorians
COLAS at the Museum of London
Sat 18th Jul 2015
London | City of London
The City of London Archaeological Society (COLAS) will be at the Museum of London on Saturday, 18
July 2015, for this year's Festival of Archaeology. We will be offering costumes and accessories to
'dress as a Roman Londoner', and the excellent Roman board board game Latrunculi, amongst
activities a...
Potty about Prehistory at Welwyn Roman Baths
Sun 26th Jul 2015
East | Hertfordshire
A fun filled afternoon of Prehistory themed activities at Welwyn Roman Baths, to celebrate the 25th
National Festival of Archaeology. Create you own hand made clay pots, arrowheads and jewellery.
Grind grain into flour. Follow the clues in our hunter gatherer activity trail or just sit back and e...
Iron Age roundhouse open day, Calverton
Sun 12th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Nottinghamshire
Learn about life in the Iron Age in a full size reconstructed roundhouse. Compare life in a recently
completed Romani-British house, 1st Century AD.
In the Footsteps of the Romans, the Milestone Society's "Crossing the Pennines" Heritage Trail
Sun 12th Jul 2015
Yorkshire and Humberside | West Yorkshire
Following in the footsteps of the Romans and the Packhorse drivers, a picturesque linear walk on
country lanes, footpaths and tracks, approx 3 miles, interpreted by Nick Brook of Huddersfield and
District Archaeological Society, as part of the Milestone Society's "Crossing the Pennines" Heritage
Tra...
Gateway to the gods: the Roman temple at Marcham
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Abingdon Museum hosts a full day of archaeology activities, including object handling and learning
how to be an archaeologist, to object identification with Anni Byard, and of course the unique new
exhibition of the Roman Temple at nearby Marcham, with artefacts, interactives and educational
information.
Butser Ancient Farm 'try it' family archaeology day
Fri 24th Jul 2015
South East | Hampshire
Visitors can participate in a multitude of hands on activities to extend their understanding of the
past. These include paddling a coracle, spinning and dyeing wool, cooking food as our ancestors did
and joining our Roman legion.
What did the Romans ever do for us? Explore Romano Britain at the Museum of Cannock Chase
Sat 25th Jul 2015
West Midlands | Staffordshire
Following on from the Roman Exhibition at the Museum of Cannock Chase, which featured the
Staffordshire Pan; visitors to our Festival of Archaeology will be able to discover 'What the Romans
did for us!' Roman Britain will be brought alive by the Young Archaeologists Club - Museum of
Cannock Chase.
Archaeology up close: Romans in Southwark
Mon 20th Jul 2015
London | Greater London
Find out about the fascinating remains of a large Roman public building that was discovered in
Southwark Street in the 1980s. Archaeological archive volunteers will be on hand to explain all and
show objects from the site.
Roman fort gate tours with the Museum of London
Various dates
London | Greater London
Tour the remains of the western gate of London's Roman military fort, located beneath the streets
next to the museum.
Secrets of Roman Londoners
Sat 18th Jul 2015
London | Greater London
Archaeological discoveries constantly reveal the secrets of life in Roman London. Join Museum of
London experts to investigate what archaeology can tell us, from what people ate to where they cme
from and how they died.
Roman archaeology under your feet with the Museum of London
Various dates
London | Greater London
Go on an interactive walk with our team of tour guides from the Museum of London's archaeological
archive. Discover the evidence for Londinium, found beneath the city's streets. The walk will take
you from the museum, around various Roman sites in the city of London, to finish at the Guildhall
amphitheatre.
Bristol's brilliant archaeology
Sun 26th Jul 2015
South West | City of Bristol
Join us for a celebration of Bristol's brilliant archaeology. Meet re-enactors, archaeologists and local
groups, take a guided tour and get hands on with our family activities. Throughout the festival
Bristol’s heritage sites, parks and local history groups will also be putting on a series of arc...
WallQuest family picnic at Segedunum
Mon 20th Jul 2015
North East | Tyne and Wear
Following the discovery of the Roman bath house at Segedunum in 2014, there are still lots of
secrets being unearthed and recovered at the archaeological digs going on around the eastern end
of Hadrian's Wall. What will the archaeologists discover in 2015?
WallQuest family dig at Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
North East | Tyne and Wear
There are still lots of secrets being unearthed and recovered at the arcaeological digs going on
around the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. What are the archaeologists discovering in 2015? Visit
Arbeia Roman fort and enjoy opportunities to learn more about objects and the site.
Archaeological open day at the National Herb Centre, Warmington
Sun 12th Jul 2015
West Midlands | Warwickshire
There will be a video loop giving details of the excavations to date, guided tours of the dig site, and
an opportunity to meet the archaeologists leading the excavation. There will also be displays by
other local organisations.
The Spitalfields lady at the Museum of London
Thu 30th Jul 2015
London | Greater London
A special gallery tour has been arranged, with Dr Caroline McDonald, to learn more about Roman
London, its cemeteries and the Spitalfields lady.
Tour of Roman Dover
Sun 26th Jul 2015
South East | Kent
Guided tour of town centre outlining Roman harbour and forts followed by a tour of Roman Painted
House.
Londinium: the Roman city
Sat 18th Jul 2015
London | City of London
We will begin with an introductory session in the Crypt Museum of All Hallows. This will provide
background information outlining the main events of nearly 400 years of Roman rule while using the
city model present to give an idea of what the geography of Roman London looked like. The walk will
then...
Experience the Iron Age at Rockbourne Roman Villa
Sun 26th Jul 2015
South West | Hampshire
Celebrate life before the Villa in this living history and combat training event. There will be lots of
hands on activities and costumes for children to try. Participants will have the opportunity to have a
go in our 'mock' dig. There will also be timed tours of the site for adults and older chi...
Romans and Barbarians at the Jewry Wall Museum
Sun 12th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Leicestershire
The Friends of Jewry Wall Museum proudly present Romans and Barbarians. Review the Roman
Army on parade, see demonstrations of Roman arms and armour, watch Roman army training and
strike your very own Roman coin. Examine a display on prehistoric food, enjoy a talk on the
Corieltauvi Iron Age to Roman.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum at the Festival of Archaeology
Various dates
South West | Devon
RAMM’s archaeology week launches on July 18 - find out how ancient bones tell us more about our
ancestors’ lifestyles with Dr Catriona McKenzie, Lecturer in Human Osteoarchaeology, University of
Exeter. Meet our conservation team each morning and discover how they help identify and clean
Roman remains.
Cotswold archaeology day @ Corinium Museum
Sat 25th Jul 2015
West Midlands | Gloucestershire
Meet the Cotswold Archaeology team as the bring archaeology to life through looking at finds they
have unearthed. They will identify finds that you have discovered yourself and you can get hands-on
in a dig pit. Talks at intervals by archaeologist in the museum galleries.
Middlewich: ‘one of Cheshire’s most intensively investigated Roman Settlements’.
Various dates
North West | Cheshire
The Market Town of Middlewich has a long and spectacular history. We do not have a museum,
objects are usually kept in storage, but for the Festival of Archaeology that will change. We will be
launching our new Roman Exhibition at Middlewich Library, there will be displays, show and tell,
handling etc.
Hands on Roman Archaeology
Sat 25th Jul 2015
South East | West Sussex
Did you know there was a Roman Villa in Arundel? We have been digging in our archives and now
we can share some of the secrets of Arundel in Roman times. Chat to our Experts, handle Roman
artefacts from our collections, learn ancient crafts and even have a go at 'digging'.
Binchester Roman festival
Various dates
North East | County Durham
This two-day even will feature a tented encampment of artisans and craftspeople, mock combat
between Roman and barbarian forces, displays of archery, slingstaffs and firing of a full-scale replica
of the Roman artillery catapult known as the ballista. There will also be displays of fighting skills etc
Archaeology Week at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery
Tue 21st Jul 2015 - Thu 23rd Jul 2015
West Midlands | Warwickshire
Join the team at Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery from 21 July to 23 July for some exciting FREE
Make & Take activities on a Roman theme. No booking required, just drop in from 10.30am to
3.30pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Jewry Wall Bath House Tours
Sun 12th Jul 2015 - Sun 26th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Leicestershire
Enjoy a 50 minute tour of Leicester’s Roman Bath House, with replica objects to handle. Donations
to Friends of Jewry Wall Museum.
Treasures of the Jewry Wall Museum
Various dates
East Midlands | Leicestershire
Join the Friends of Jewry Wall Museum, for a free guided tour of their favourite treasures. Donations
to the Friends of Jewry Wall Museum.
Coinage in Roman Britain; a British Museum talk
Thu 23rd Jul 2015
London | Greater London
A gallery talk by Sam Moorhead, British Museum.
Treasures from Roman Britain; a British Museum talk
Tue 21st Jul 2015
London | Greater London
A gallery talk by Richard Hobbs, British Museum.
Walk the Roman Road for YAC
Sat 18th Jul 2015
East | Cambridgeshire
We invite you to join a sponsored walk along Worsted Street Roman Road, near Cambridge, in aid of
the Young Archaeologists' Club. The walk starts at Wandlebury Ring, with some Roman activities and
your chance to meet Roman re-enactors. You can walk as far as you'd like.
Lutterworth archaeology day
Sat 25th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Leicestershire
Morning and afternoon presentations about Tripontium Roman settlement and Shawell Iron
Age/Roman settlement. Presentations and displays for the test pit programme in Lutterworth. The
Group will be digging a test pit at Lutterworth Carnival on 4th July and will showcase all finds at the
archaeology d...
Setting up camp - Roman style at
Sun 12th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Lincolnshire
A fun discovery day from 10.00 - 14.30 for children aged 6 to 11. Attendees will learn what it would
have been like to be a Roman solider including setting up camp and finding food. Limited spaces
available so please call 01507 609740 to book your child's place.
Hands on heritage family day at Iken campsite, near Snape
Sat 11th Jul 2015
East | Suffolk
A chance for families to spend the day in our Iron Age 'village' trying different workshops that will
take them into the past. Try your hand at weaving, prehistoric lamp making, shell necklaces,
whittling, making fire and much more. Iron Age/Roman lunch and refreshments available from our
kitchen.
Let's dig! at the Museum of Liverpool
Various dates
North West | Merseyside
Join in with our indoor excavation. Have a go at being an archaeologist and learn all about
Merseyside's fascinating past.
Roman treasures of the North West
Tue 21st Jul 2015
North West | Merseyside
A talk about the Roman finds from the region and their significance.
Periods: Prehistory, Saxons and Vikings, Tudors and Stuarts, Romans, Medieval, Georgians and
Maryport and its Roman altars: the Roman temples project, Maryport
North East | County Durham
A lecture in Durham by Professor Ian Hynes (Newcastle University) and Dr Tony Wilmott (English
Heritage) about Maryport and its Roman altars: the Roman temples project, Maryport.
The Bosworth Roman temple
Tue 14th Jul 2015
East Midlands | Leicestershire
Find out about the discovery of a Roman temple near the Battlefield Visitors Centre. Recorded with
the help of many volunteers during the survey work to find the battlefield, it's a prime example of
how volunteers provided vital assistance to archaeologists in what is a nationally important find.
Durotriges project open day 2015
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South West | Dorset
Visit this years Bournemouth University excavation and see the most recent discoveries. Take part in
a guided tour, meet the team and see the finds. This excavation is revealing a great deal about the
daily lives of the Durotriges, one of the Celtic tribes living in the area prior to the Roman invasion.
The spade speaks ...of Roman, Viking and Norman discoveries in South Ribble
Tue 7th Jul 2015 - Sat 29th Aug 2015
North West | Lancashire
The exhibition includes the finds from Ernest Pickering's Roman excavations at Walton-le-Dale in the
1950s: Charles Hardwick's dig at Penwortham Castle in the 1850s, and coins from the discovery of
the Cuerdale Hoard in 1840, courtesy of the Harris Museum, Preston.
The Worden Hoard: lost or binned?
Sat 8th Aug 2015
North West | Lancashire
Short lecture by Matthew Ball, Curator of Numismatics at the Harris Museum, and short walk to the
findspot with Dr David Hunt. The Worden Hoard is currently on loan at the museum from the Harris
Museum, Preston.
Roman exhibition at St Peter's Church, Mancetter
Sat 11th Jul 2015
West Midlands | Warwickshire
Come and join us at St Peter's Church to learn about Mancetter's history. There will be an exhibition
of Roman artefacts from the local area. Exhibitors: Roman Soldier Queen Boudica (Talk at 13:00) Life
in Roman times Slide shows Children's activities Refreshments available
Museum of Richmond Roman Day
Sat 25th Jul 2015
London | Surrey
Learn about Roman life through a variety of different Roman artefacts with local historian Dr Pamela
Greenwood. Try on some Roman costumes and even guess a mystery object or two at this free drop
in day.
A guided tour of Littlecote Roman Villa
Sat 18th Jul 2015
South West | Berkshire
Melanie Pomeroy-Kellinger, from Wiltshire Council’s archaeology service, will introduce you to
Littlecote and explain what we know about this very special archaeological gem, which is one of the
few completely excavated Roman villas in the country, with its famous Orpheus mosaic. The tour will
las...
Roman and Saxon weekend at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Sat 11th Jul 2015 - Sun 12th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
A weekend of events celebrating Roman and Saxon Archaeology. See individual listings for details of
exciting events taking place at the Ashmolean Museum on this weekend!
Private Pompeii: lecture by Dr Paul Roberts, Keeper of Antiquities, Ashmolean Museum
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Everyone knows about Pompeii – the Roman city, buried by Mount Vesuvius in AD79. But behind the
facades of the houses, apartments, taverns, shops and public buildings was another Pompeii. This
talk explore the private lives of ordinary Romans – their attitudes to ‘privacy’ itself, to love,...
Coins and the history of Rome: coin study room visit
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
See and handle Roman coins. Explore what they can tell us with curators from the Ashmolean’s the
coin collection. Free, booking essential.
Meet a Roman soldier at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Meet a Roman foederati warrior and find out about his life.
Roman inscription tour: Roman around the Randolf Gallery
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Look at Roman inscriptions and find out about the message they have left.
Roman inscription tour: Roman history writ small
Sun 12th Jul 2015
South West | Oxfordshire
Look at Roman inscriptions and find out about the messages they have left.
Food for the people and the gods? Silver and pewter platters in late Roman Britain
Tue 21st Jul 2015
South East | Oxfordshire
Recent analysis of the surfaces of two large pewter platters found at Steane, Northamptonshire, in
2013 revealed traces of food. In this talk Dr Susan Walker presents the evidence from Steane and
assesses the implications of this discovery for our understanding of the Mildenhall silver hoard
Durley Hill Roman Villa project
Sat 25th Jul 2015
South West | Somerset
Come and visit a live archaeological excavation in Keynsham, nr Bath & Bristol on Saturday 25th July.
BACAS and ARA are excavating a substantial new building, identified via geophysics, associated with
the major 4th C building in Keynsham Cemetery, known as Durley Hill Roman Villa. See
archaeologists at work.