DigClub in East Yorkshire 2026 (ages 12-16)

  • 11 & 13 August 2026
  • East Yorkshire, England
£200.00
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Archaeology for teenagers? You got it! Bring the family to East Yorkshire for a day out investigating Roman history. Your teens will get to help unearth part of a Roman shrine all while hanging out with kids their own age. It’s more grown up than DigCamp, but still just as much fun.

Dates: Tue 11 & Thu 13 Aug 2026
Duration: 5 hours (11:30am-4:30pm)
Family size: Maximum of one adult and two teens per booking (you can make more than one booking)
Meals, travel, and accommodation: Not included (see FAQ for your options)
Experience level: All levels welcome

Overview

Fascinated by history? Got an adventurous streak? Bring your family for a fun day out with the DigVentures team. You’ll get to take part in a real, live excavation and help us unearth a possible Roman bakery. You’ll learn how to dig, make discoveries, and experience what it’s really like to be an archaeologist.

Our team will guide your search for evidence, and we’ll help you piece together the evidence as you try to solve a real archaeological mystery… It’s the perfect day out for any teen who wants to get outdoors and discover history for themselves!

Elmswell Farm

Elmswell
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 3EL

Elmswell Farm

Elmswell, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3EL

Our dig site

A scenic field at Elmswell Farm in East Yorkshire
Our team of Venturers

This location has all the ingredients to become one of East Yorkshire’s most important and well-known sites!

Over the years, an extraordinary number of artefacts have been found – from flint tools to Roman coins and Bronze Age burials.

With a Roman ladder settlement, mansio, and shrine all in one landscape, it’s a dream for any archaeologist.

This year our team of archaeologists are exploring the ruins of a possible Roman bakery near a possible religious site!

Our mission is to collect as many archaeological clues as possible, and use them as evidence to figure out what happened in the early days of Roman occupation.

What we'll do

Archaeologists at Elmswell Farm in East Yorkshire
Recording discoveries in the field

Each DigClub session is 5 hours. Your family will learn all the basic skills that field archaeologists use on a dig. Starting with a lively introduction to the Romans, we’ll grab our trowels and jump straight into the trenches to begin your hands-on archaeological training!

You’ll learn how to excavate, how to recognise new archaeological layers, and how to identify ancient artefacts. We’ll work together to unearth our site, and our friendly team of professional archaeologists will guide your search for evidence every step of the way.

By the end, you’ll head home having experienced what it’s really like to be an archaeologist. It’s good, muddy, fun!

Additional information

Who is DigClub suitable for?

DigClub is suitable for any family with teenagers aged 12-16.

Teens are the archaeologists of the future, and we want to do everything we can to give young people an experience that will inspire their interest in 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, just email us at bookings@digventures.com

Where is the dig?

To help protect the site, we’re keeping the exact location of this dig secret for now. We’ll share the location 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.

Start and finish times

Please arrive at site 10 minutes before your experience is due to start at 11:30am.

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

We’ll finish digging at 4:00pm, at which point you’re welcome to join the main dig for the end of day debrief which will finish at 4:30pm.

Is food, transport or accommodation included?

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.

What to bring

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!)

What if I've got two children, but they're not in the same age bracket?

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!

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