Throughout the year, we host and attend a wide range of events across the country to share heritage and inspire and engage audiences.
We hope you can join us!
Here is our list of events
Sheffield Castle Open Days and Excavation Tours
Join us!
Saturday 18 May 2024 SOLD OUT
11.30-12.30, 13.30-14.30 and 15.00-16.00
Tuesday 21 May 2024 SOLD OUT
13.00-14.00 and 14.30-15.30
Friday 31 May 2024 SOLD OUT
11.30-12.30 and 13.30-14.30
Join us to explore the excavations of Sheffield Castle and tour the site. This is a unique opportunity to see a live archaeological dig and learn about Sheffield’s history. Archaeologists will be on hand to showcase and chat through their latest findings.
This event is outdoors. Please dress appropriately and wear sturdy footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the nature of the site, there are uneven surfaces throughout. If you have specific access needs, please contact us prior to your visit.
If you have any questions regarding event bookings, please email sheffieldcastle@wessexarch.co.uk.
To keep up to date with the dig visit www.wessexarch.co.uk or follow the action on social media @wessexarch #SheffieldCastle
Book your place
Saturday 18 May 2024 SOLD OUT
11.30-12.30, 13.30-14.30 and 15.00-16.00
Tuesday 21 May 2024 SOLD OUT
13.00-14.00 and 14.30-15.30
Friday 31 May 2024 SOLD OUT
11.30-12.30 and 13.30-14.30
Join us to explore the excavations of Sheffield Castle and tour the site. This is a unique opportunity to see a live archaeological dig and learn about Sheffield’s history. Archaeologists will be on hand to showcase and chat through their latest findings.
This event is outdoors. Please dress appropriately and wear sturdy footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the nature of the site, there are uneven surfaces throughout. If you have specific access needs, please contact us prior to your visit.
If you have any questions regarding event bookings, please email sheffieldcastle@wessexarch.co.uk.
To keep up to date with the dig visit www.wessexarch.co.uk or follow the action on social media @wessexarch #SheffieldCastle
Ask the Archaeologists at The Salisbury Museum
Date: 27-28th July 2024
Time: 10am-5pm both days
Location: Salisbury Museum, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Wessex Archaeology are pleased to support the Festival of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum once again this July 2024.
Amongst many fun and fascinating stands, the Wessex event area will give visitors an opportunity to meet experienced archaeologists, try out environmental archaeology and try our 3D Virtual Reality headsets.
We will also be hosting exciting living history demonstrations run by the Ancient Wessex Network and flintknapping demonstrations with Phil Harding throughout the day.
On Sunday 28th July, visitors will also have the opportunity to attend a talk led by Matt Leivers on connected landscapes within the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site landscape.
This event is free and booking is not required.
Click link for more information.
Time: 10am-5pm both days
Location: Salisbury Museum, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Wessex Archaeology are pleased to support the Festival of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum once again this July 2024.
Amongst many fun and fascinating stands, the Wessex event area will give visitors an opportunity to meet experienced archaeologists, try out environmental archaeology and try our 3D Virtual Reality headsets.
We will also be hosting exciting living history demonstrations run by the Ancient Wessex Network and flintknapping demonstrations with Phil Harding throughout the day.
On Sunday 28th July, visitors will also have the opportunity to attend a talk led by Matt Leivers on connected landscapes within the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site landscape.
This event is free and booking is not required.
What Was Stonehenge For?
A talk by expert archaeologist Matt Leivers
Date: 28th July 2024
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Museum Hall, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Wessex Archaeology are pleased to support the Festival of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum once again this July 2024.
On Sunday 28th July, join archaeologist Matt Leivers for a talk exploring the fascinating connected landscapes within the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site landscape.
Recent work in the Stonehenge landscape has cast new light on everyone’s favourite archaeological mystery – what was Stonehenge for? This talk will present the results of some of that work, and the new understandings of Britain’s most famous Neolithic site and it’s surroundings it has allowed us to develop.
This event is free and booking is not required.
Click link for more information.
Date: 28th July 2024
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Museum Hall, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN
Wessex Archaeology are pleased to support the Festival of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum once again this July 2024.
On Sunday 28th July, join archaeologist Matt Leivers for a talk exploring the fascinating connected landscapes within the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site landscape.
Recent work in the Stonehenge landscape has cast new light on everyone’s favourite archaeological mystery – what was Stonehenge for? This talk will present the results of some of that work, and the new understandings of Britain’s most famous Neolithic site and it’s surroundings it has allowed us to develop.
This event is free and booking is not required.
Ask the Archaeologists at Amesbury History Centre
Date: 14th July 2024
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Location: Amesbury History Centre, 4 Church Street, Amesbury SP4 7EU
Join the experts from Wessex Archaeology at Amesbury History Centre for a series of free archaeology activities for all ages as part of this years’ Festival of Archaeology. There will be opportunities to get hands on with artefacts, have a go at environmental sampling with soil and magnifying glasses and try out our 3D Virtual Reality headsets. Our experienced archaeologists will also be joining us as they share their expert knowledge and offer insights into some of our local projects.
This event is free and booking is not required.
Click link for more information.
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Location: Amesbury History Centre, 4 Church Street, Amesbury SP4 7EU
Join the experts from Wessex Archaeology at Amesbury History Centre for a series of free archaeology activities for all ages as part of this years’ Festival of Archaeology. There will be opportunities to get hands on with artefacts, have a go at environmental sampling with soil and magnifying glasses and try out our 3D Virtual Reality headsets. Our experienced archaeologists will also be joining us as they share their expert knowledge and offer insights into some of our local projects.
This event is free and booking is not required.
Heritage Talks online
If you would like to watch one of our previous webinars visit our YouTube channel.
Heritage Talks on YouTube
Exhibitions online
We now host several exhibitions online. Learn about our archaeological recording work along the route of HS2, or look through our interactive display created for the Lost and Found museum.
You can access them here