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Lindisfarne: Beyond The Raid

01 December 2025 - 02 August 2026, Durham, England | Online

DigVentures is crowdfunding osteological research to unlock the stories of the people who lived on Lindisfarne through and beyond the Viking raid of 793 AD. Help make this analysis happen - alongside our osteologists!

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  • Analyse
ONLINE

The Class Ceiling: What Working-Class Exclusion from the Arts Means for Archaeology

08 May 2026, Online

Nazir Afzal OBE and Matt Baker join DigVentures for a special DV Trends session exploring Class Ceiling, the landmark Greater Manchester review into working-class participation in the arts, and what real working-class representation - and broader diversity - could look like in archaeology.

CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Ampthill Castle

06 - 18 June 2026, Bedfordshire, England

DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to unearth the first home of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. Help make the dig happen – alongside our archaeologists!

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IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at Ampthill Castle (ages 6-11)

06 & 13 June 2026, Bedfordshire, England

Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the ruins of a royal castle.

  • Dig for kids
IN THE FIELD

DigClub at Ampthill Castle (ages 12-16)

07 & 14 June 2026, Bedfordshire, England

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Ampthill Castle for a day out investigating the ruins of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon's first home alongside the DigVentures team. They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Ancient Ireland and the Boyne Valley

30 June - 12 July 2026, County Meath, Ireland

The Boyne Valley is home to Ireland's most iconic ancient landmarks; Knowth, Dowth, and Newgrange. DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to investigate two newly-discovered Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments on their doorstep. Help unearth new stories about ancient Ireland - alongside our archaeologists. It's our most monumental dig yet...

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CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Hidden History at Lytham Hall

21 - 26 July 2026, Lancashire, England

DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to explore the hidden history of a Georgian estate in Lancashire.

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  • Finds
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IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at Lytham Hall (ages 6-11)

21, 23 & 25 July 2026, Lancashire, England

Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the hidden history of Lytham Hall.

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IN THE FIELD

DigClub at Lytham Hall (ages 12-16)

22, 24 & 26 July 2026, Lancashire, England

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens for a day out uncovering the hidden history of Lytham Hall! They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Romans of East Yorkshire

01 - 20 August 2026, East Yorkshire, England

DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to continue following the story of the first Romans to cross the Humber into northern Britain. Help make the dig happen - alongside our archaeologists!

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  • Dig
  • Finds
  • Support online
IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at East Yorkshire (ages 6-11)

08, 09 & 12 August 2026, East Yorkshire, England

Archaeology isn't just for adults! Bring your family to DigCamp to enjoy hands-on archaeology in East Yorkshire. You'll get to see real artefacts from the dig up close and then make discoveries of your own in the trenches.

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IN THE FIELD

DigClub in East Yorkshire (ages 12-16)

11 & 13 August 2026, East Yorkshire, England

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to East Yorkshire for a day out investigating Roman history. Explore the remains of a possible Roman shrine and bakery alongside the DigVentures team! They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Wrexham’s Rossett Roman Villa

29 August - 10 September 2026, Wrexham, North Wales

DigVentures is raising funds to unearth the first Roman villa discovered in North Wales. Crowdfund the dig to help make it happen, and take part alongside our archaeologists!

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  • Finds
  • Site Tour
  • Support online
IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at Rossett Roman Villa (ages 6-11)

29 August & 05 September 2026, Wrexham, North Wales

Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the story of the first Roman villa discovered in North Wales.

  • Dig for kids
IN THE FIELD

DigClub at Rossett Roman Villa (ages 12-16)

30 August & 06 September, Wrexham, North Wales

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Rossett Roman Villa for a day out unearthing the first Roman villa to ever be discovered in North Wales. They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Sacrewell Roman Villa

22 September - 04 October 2026, Cambridgeshire, England

DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to finish unearthing a remarkable Roman villa in the heart of the Nene Valley. Help make the dig happen, and take part alongside our archaeologists! 

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  • Support online
IN THE FIELD

DigClub at Sacrewell Farm (ages 12-16)

26 September 2026, Cambridgeshire, England

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Sacrewell for a day out uncovering a remarkable Roman villa in the heart of the Nene Valley. They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at Sacrewell Farm (ages 6-11)

27 September 2026, Cambridgeshire, England

Archaeology isn’t just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You’ll have plenty of fun as we uncover the hidden story of a Roman villa.

  • Dig for kids
CROWDFUNDING

Archaeology Dig: Unearth a Roman Villa at Earth Trust

13 October - 01 November 2026, Oxfordshire, England

DigVentures is crowdfunding a dig to unearth the story of the Iron Age village and Roman family who once lived at the foot of Wittenham Clumps. Help make the dig happen - alongside our archaeologists!

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  • Dig
  • Finds
  • Site Tour
  • Support online
IN THE FIELD

DigCamp at Earth Trust (ages 6-11)

17, 24 & 27 October 2026, Oxfordshire, England

Archaeology isn't just for adults! Bring the family to enjoy some hands-on archaeology with the DigVentures team. You'll have plenty of fun as we uncover the story of a Roman family at Earth Trust.

  • Dig for kids
IN THE FIELD

DigClub at Earth Trust (ages 12-16)

18, 25 & 28 October 2026, Oxfordshire, England

Archaeology for teenagers?! You got it! Bring your teens to Earth Trust for a day out investigating Roman and Iron Age history. Explore the remains of a Roman villa and Iron Age village at the foot of an ancient hillfort, alongside the DigVentures team! They'll get to search for archaeological clues, all while hanging out with kids their age. It's more grown-up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

  • Dig for teens
ONLINE

How To Do Archaeology – For Kids!

Online Course - Start anytime

Calling all Junior Archaeologists! Love history? Want to be an archaeologist one day? This online course is aimed at kids and teenagers who are fascinated by how we uncover the past. Learn about some of the most extraordinary discoveries ever made, how archaeologists decide where to dig, how to dig your own Test Pit, and get top tips on becoming an archaeologist from our team.

Become a Family Subscriber to gain unlimited access to all of our online courses, and bonus family-friendly content.

ONLINE

How To Do Archaeology

Online Course - Start anytime

Want to learn more about the ins and outs of doing archaeology? If you can't get out into the field, this 6 week course will teach you everything from how archaeologists decide where to dig, to what happens to all the finds. It's like attending an archaeology fieldschool, but it's online!

Become a DigVentures Digital Subscriber to gain unlimited access to all of our online courses, for as long as you need.

ONLINE

How To Do Photogrammetry

Online Course - Start anytime

Learn how to make your own 3D virtual artefacts, monuments and trenches using photogrammetry - a simple, but powerful technique that converts photos into digital 3D models. By the end of this course, you'll know how to turn your photos into 3D models and share them online!

Become a DigVentures Digital Subscriber to gain unlimited access to all of our online courses, for as long as you need.

ONLINE

How To Excavate Human Remains

Online course - Start anytime

Human remains are a sensitive topic in archaeology. So what happens when archaeologists unearth a burial? This new course will take you step-by-step through the excavation process, introduce you to how scientists study them, and what happens next once our studies are complete.

ONLINE

Introduction To Archaeological Finds: From Dig To Museum

Online Course - Start anytime

Learn how archaeological finds are excavated, identified, and cared for. Featuring practical exercises you can try at home, you’ll gain access to a world of study that often takes place behind closed doors – and walk away with practical knowledge that you can apply on a dig, in the Finds Room, or to your own studies.

  • Online Course

Gift Certificates

Not sure when and where you want to dig? Grab a Gift Certificate and decide later! Turn someone you love into an archaeologist for a day, a weekend, a week or even two whole weeks, or just treat yourself. Our Gift Certificates are valid towards any DigVentures excavation within one year from purchase, so you can buy now, and make that near-impossible decision later!

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DigClub at Sacrewell Farm (ages 12-16)

26 September 2026

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    DigClub at Ampthill Castle (ages 12-16)

    07 & 14 June 2026

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      DigCamp at Sacrewell Farm (ages 6-11)

      27 September 2026

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        DigCamp at Rossett Roman Villa (ages 6-11)

        29 August & 05 September 2026

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          DigCamp at Ampthill Castle (ages 6-11)

          06 & 13 June 2026

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