Barnard Castle
Local residents are helping DigVentures to find out what's buried in the castle's outer ward.
What’s buried under Barnard Castle? Archaeologists are on a mission to find out what’s buried under the castle’s Outer Ward, and we’re inviting local residents to join in.
Adults and children can join us on an archaeological dig, take a guided tour, or share in the discoveries through other activities, including a pop-up museum, hands-on artefacts classes, community workshops, and more.
What’s On
Book your place on the dig, join a tour, and see what else is coming up.
History On Tap, plus the Big Barnard Castle Pub Quiz!
24 March 2025, 18:00 – 19:30
What did archaeologists recently discover buried in Barnard Castle? Come and find out over a pint with the archaeologists themselves at the Old Well Inn! Together, we’ll enjoy a relaxed evening of exciting discoveries, great company, and a bit of friendly competition with the Big Barnard Castle Pub Quiz!
Past Events
Make Your Own Medieval Art at Scarth Hall
23 February 2025
Come and enjoy a fun, free, and family-friendly workshop, where you’ll learn about medieval art – and create your own piece to take home.
Free Workshop: Handling Ancient Artefacts
12 – 14 December 2024
Feel the past! Our experts will talk you through a collection of medieval artefacts, showing you how to handle them, identify what they are, and use them to piece together a story from the past.
Pop-up Museum at The Witham
11 – 14 December 2024
Key finds and images from the dig will be shared in a pop-up display, featuring artefacts, portraits, and family-friendly activities.
Free Guided Tours: Archaeology Dig at Barnard Castle
16 – 20 November 2024
Learn more about the history of Barnard Castle, and enjoy a guided tour, visit the dig, and see archaeology in action as the latest discoveries are unearthed.
Dig with archaeologists at Barnard Castle
16 – 20 November 2024
Adults and children can take part in an archaeological dig, helping to unearth a missing piece of Barnard Castle’s history.
Archaeology DigCamp at Barnard Castle (ages 6-12)
16 November 2024
Children can take part in an archaeological dig, helping to unearth a missing piece of Barnard Castle’s history.
Archaeology DigClub at Barnard Castle (ages 12-16)
17 November 2024
Bring your teens to take part in an archaeological dig, helping to unearth a missing piece of Barnard Castle’s history.
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