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Getting down at DIGWhat is it all about?
At DIG you will become an Archaeological Detective, and find out for yourself what York was really like through the ages, from Roman times to the present day.

What Will You Do?
You will get the chance to excavate objects from the streets of York and then decide what they are, what they are made from, and why they got there.

What Will You Find Out?
On your journey as an Archaeological Detective you will find out about the work of the many different types of Archaeologists, including field archaeologists, researchers, curators and conservators.

What Will You See?
You will also have the chance to meet real archaeologists and talk to them about their work, see and handle artefacts from York and view recent exciting discoveries.

Schoolchildren discover findsWelcome to DIG!
It's all about having a go, finding out, and making your own mind up about what happened in the past, so what are you waiting for…………COME AND DIG!

Book now to avoid disappointment! Call our pre-booking service on 01904 615505

To ensure that every visitor can enjoy all that DIG has to offer, it will be necessary to limit the number of people into the attraction at one time. All visitors are advised to book their visit by calling into either DIG or JORVIK or alternatively calling our pre-booking line on 01904 615505. Once we open, we may be able to book you into a time slot immediately depending on how busy we are!

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