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Archaeology Family Fun Days at Carding Mill Valley

Become an archaeologist for a day! Join in the fun and see what you can dig up.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Bring the whole family to our archaeology family fun days in July.

Pop on your Indiana Jones hat and brush away time in the sand pit archaeological sites. Record your finds like a proper archaeologist and learn fascinating facts about your finds.

Go potty!- piece together pots and plates to find out more.

There will be archaeology themed colouring available for younger children.

10am to 3pm, drop in to take part throughout the day.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Designed for children aged 5 to 16 but all ages welcome

Meeting point

Carding Mill Valley, Chalet Pavilion - follow signs.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes appropriate to the weather, this is an outdoor site.

Contact info

National Trust , Carding Mill Valley

Upcoming events

Event

Guided Walk visiting ancient settlements across the Long Mynd 

A fascinating walk visiting ancient settlements with break for tea and cake on the way. Join us on this guided walk to discover some of the incredible archaeological features of the Long Mynd.

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on
22 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 13:30
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Archaeology Display 

Discover the hidden stories of Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd.

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on
22 Jul to 28 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 6 other dates or times
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Festival of Archaeology: Guided family walk at Carding Mill Valley 

A guided family walk looking at how water and industry shaped Carding Mill Valley.

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on
23 Jul 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Festival of Archaeology: Guided walk - Four summits and a Hillfort 

Challenge yourself to four summits and a Hillfort, with a pitstop for tea and cake en route. Join us on this guided walk to discover some of the incredible archaeological features of the Long Mynd.

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on
24 Jul 2024
at
10:00 to 15:00