The Festival of Archaeology,15th – 30th July, co-ordinated by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) [Alliance member], gives everyone the chance to find out more about archaeology and have the opportunity to get involved. Whatever you are planning to do, your involvement makes this the world’s biggest archaeology event. Highlights this year include: hands-on activities for families, behind-the-scenes tours and guided walks, special exhibitions, excavations and workshops, re-enactments and finds identification days. The online event listings are updated daily, with new events right up to the start of the Festival.
The CBA has worked with BBC History to produce a Festival highlights booklet. Please email festival@archaeologyuk.org if you would like copies. Please spread the word by following, posting, tweeting and liking us. Facebook: archaeology.for.all,Twitter: @FestivalofArch, Instagram: #FestivalofArchaeology.