100 Years of Ashburton Park

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We are excited to announce our free archaeology project for all ages in the May half term at Ashburton Park

Try real archaeological activities with expert archaeologists from AOC Archeology

This is something fun, educational and free that families can do over half term. It is a great opportunity to spend time outside with others, meet new people and learn new skills.

No experience needed just curiosity. Whether you’re popping along for an open session or booking a themed family activity, everyone is welcome.

You can also visit the park's lovely Better Ashburton Hall Cafe.

Open sessions 

Session are open to all ages.

Dates:

• Saturday 23 May, 12.45 to 3pm
• Monday 25 May, 2.30 to 4pm
• Tuesday 26 May, 12.30 to 4pm
• Wednesday 27, May 12.30 to 4pm
• Friday 29 July morning session,  9am to 11.30am (last day of project)  
• Friday 29 July afternoon session,12.30pm to 4pm (last session)

 Tailored sessions

• Saturday 23 May, womens dig session 10am to 12pm (women only)
• Drop-in session for older adults (Over 65s),  Wednesday 27 May 9 to 11.30am (Please be aware arrival and finish times for sessions are flexible but capacity of the enclosed excavation space is a maximum 30 people at any one time)
• Thursday 28 May, family under 5's morning,  9am to 11.30am (1 ticket per person, including children)
• Thursday 28 May, archaeology illustration afternoon, 12.30pm to 4pm.  Learn how to illustrate archaeological finds, special features to look for and how to draw artifacts
• Thursday 28 May evening,  'Pathways into Heritage' talk inside Ashburton Hall. Led by archaeologist Dr. Emily Stammitti. Time and booking link to be confirmed

Book a place

Book your free place for an open session or tailored session.

Project report and findings

A project report and findings’ presentation will be held in July 2026. Details of the presentation will be published here.

Thanks to Heritage Fund for making this exciting project possible.