Festival of Archaeology

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Become an Ilam Archaeologist and get involved over the 2 weeks hunting for history and taking part in our craft events.

- Pick up a trail sheet to go history hunting across the parkland can you find all the pieces of the puzzle and solve of the mystery of Ilam Park's History? £2 suggested donation. Pick up your sheet from the Welcome Hut any time over the 2 weeks.

-Get creative in the Stables Second Hand Bookshop and do your best colouring in any time over the 2 weeks.

-Make your own Roman Pot Drop into the stable yard on Tuesday 23rd of July to get your hands mucky. Inspired by some of the Roman pottery we've found locally, have a go at making a small hand pot with air drying clay. 

£3 suggested donation.

Drop in 11am -2pm

-Design your own Viking Shield Drop into the stable yard on Wednesday 31st of July and create something exciting. Vikings settled in Mercia in medieval times and had villages and left remains all over the Peak District. Have a go at designing your own shield to take away to battle!

£3 suggested donation.

Drop in 11am -2pm