DigCamp in East Yorkshire 2026 (ages 6-11)

DigCamp is suitable for any family with children aged 6-11

Children are the archaeologists of the future, and we do everything we can to give young people an experience that will inspire their interest in history, archaeology, and learning about the past.

We also do our best to make our experiences as inclusive as possible for children with different learning and physical needs. If you’ve got any questions about access, and what we can do to help you take part, email us at bookings@digventures.com

To help protect the site, we’re keeping the exact location of this dig secret for now. We’ll share the location and meeting point with you once you make your pledge. For now, what you need to know is:

• It’s near Driffield, in East Yorkshire
• There are plenty of places to stay nearby. We recommend looking for places in Driffield, Bridlington, Beverley, or Garton-on-the-Wolds. But there are plenty of other places in this area, too.
• The bus services are unreliable. It is better to organise your own transport – whether that’s by car, bike, or taxi

Please note, there is an approximately 15 minute walk over uneven ground from the meeting point to the trenches.

Please arrive at site 10 minutes before your experience is due to start (this will either be 10:00am or 2:00pm depending on which session you choose).

One of our archaeologists will meet you at the meeting point and we will begin promptly – please don’t be late!

Food
Meals are not included. You’ll need to bring your own packed lunch, snacks, and drinks.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included. People have different budgets and preferences, so we think its better for individuals to be able to book whichever options suit them best.

Whether you’re a happy camper, or prefer a little bit more luxury, you’ll make your own arrangements according to what suits you, and your budget, best.

Transport
We do not include transport. With people traveling from so many different places, and on such different schedules, it’s not feasible for our team to organise. You will need to make your own arrangements.

For more details on getting to East Yorkshire, check out the Crowdfunding FAQs.

Please remember that although archaeology is fun, it is OUTDOORS fun!

This means you need to be prepared for the changeable British weather, and dress appropriately.

If the weather is looking a little grey, we recommend lots of layers of warm clothing, waterproofs, and boots or wellies to keep warm and dry. If the weather is looking sunny, we recommend lots of suncream and a hat!

You need to bring:

• Sturdy boots (very important!)
• For wet weather: warm clothing, raincoat, and wellies or waterproof boots
• For warm weather: suncream, sunhat
• Plastic bag to carry muddy gear home
• Drinks and snacks (very important!)
• Anything else you might need for a mini outdoor adventure!

You do NOT need to bring:

• Archaeological tools (we will provide all the archaeological tools you need!)

DigCamp is designed for children aged 6-11, while DigClub provides a more in-depth experience for children aged 12-16.

If you’ve got a child in each age group, we can be flexible. If you think your older child will be happy keeping their younger sibling company in DigCamp, then you’re welcome to book your family on to DigCamp.

Likewise, if you think your younger child (aged 10-11) would be interested in a full day of DigClub, give that a go. Please note, we cannot allow children under age 10 to join DigClub as we use heavy tools that are not safe for young children.

Please get in touch at bookings@digventures.com if you’re not sure. Some families are better off booking two separate experiences!

If your child attends a local primary school, you can bring your family along to DigCamp where you’ll get to take part in a real, live excavation with archaeologists from DigVentures.

Check back soon for more details!

This event is suitable for any family with children aged 6-11 who attend a local primary school, including:

• Watton and Beswick Primary School
• Driffield Infants School
• Christian Pickering Academy
• Northfield School
• Driffield Junior School
• Beeford Primary School
• Sledmeir Primary School
• Garton Primary School
• Or another local school

Yes! We aim for adults and children to dig together wherever possible.

However, DigCamp is designed to get young people involved in real archaeology and experience what it’s really like to be an archaeologist.

Space in the trenches can be limited, so occasionally we may ask adults to take turns or watch from the trench edge to ensure every child has room to dig.

To maximise space for young people in the trenches, our booking options are:

• One adult with one child, or
• One adult with two children

Our experiences work best with one adult per booking, as this ensures we can accommodate as many children as possible.

However, if two adults are required to attend, we ask that you take turns in the trenches.

Please contact us at bookings@digventures.com before your visit so we can plan accordingly.