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19 Jul 2025

Festival of Archaeology

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Festival of Archaeology

Festival of Archaeology

19 Jul 2025 - 10:00 - 15:00

Family Activities
10am - 3pm
FREE drop-in activities for all ages


Join us for this year’s Festival of Archaeology, celebrating the theme of wellbeing! To encourage a sense of belonging and positivity, we are looking to the interesting stories found in the objects of Peterborough’s past.

Festival of Archaeology

Drop in to get hands-on with real objects and hear from our archaeology experts. Take part in drawing and building activities, to test your archaeologist skills. Enjoy learning about local finds and volunteering opportunities you could get involved in.

Festival highlights:

  • Hear from our Archive & Project Manager about interesting finds in the collection
  • See objects from our collection not normally on public display
  • Sign-up to join a local archaeology group
  • Schools Drawing Competition – Design A Pot and win an archaeology trip!
  • Handle real Prehistoric & Roman objects
  • Learn about stratigraphy with LEGO bricks

What's on

The Priestgate Vaults Tour

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday - Click to see dates

Walks & Tours

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Life & observational drawing class

Every Thursday - Click to see dates

Tours, talks & workshops

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Adventures in Time & Space - an unofficial Doctor Who exhibition

3 May 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

Exhibition

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LEGO®Mission: Build the Change

Family Activities

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Arts Award: Discover

Education & learning

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Right Between the Eyes!

14 Jun 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Exhibition

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Tiny Tots

Family Activities

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Festival of Archaeology

19 Jul 2025 - 10:00 - 15:00

Family Activities

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Summer Art School

Arts & Crafts Event

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Special WWI Lectures

Talks & Lectures

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