Events
at JORVIK
 We're celebrating 25 years of the JORVIK Viking Centre with a series of special events throughout the year. Details >>
Teatime Tours.
23rd July, 6th, 20th August.
See real-life archaeological discovery
in action as the Hungate dig reveals new areas of the historic
city, then experience JORVIK Viking Centre guided by one of
the archaeologists who originally dug the Coppergate dig more
than 25 years ago. Pre-booking essential 01904 615505. 5:30
- 7:30pm. Adults £11.50, Conc: £9.50.
OTHER EVENTS
 Festival
of British Archaeology 2009
18th July
- 2nd August
1) Free Admission to Young Archaeologists!
18th July - 2nd August. Free admission to all 3 YAT attractions
(JORVIK, DIG and Barley Hall) for the duration of the Festival
of British Archaeology for anyone holding a current Young
Archaeologists' Club membership card. Club members should
be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of three free children
per paying adult. A Young Archaeologists' Club card should
be presented on admission to the attraction.
Please note that Barley Hall will be closed
to the public on Saturday 25th July. We apologise for any
inconvenience caused.
2) Kids for Free at Barley Hall! 18th July - 2nd August,
Barley Hall, Coffee Yard. Maximum of three free children per
paying adult. Make yourself at home at Barley Hall and get
hands-on discovering more about medieval life. Our Barber
Surgeon will be on hand with gruesome tales of surgery in
our new exhibition, 'Plague, Poverty and Prayer', on 18th
July and on 1st August.
Please note that Barley Hall will be closed
to the public on Saturday 25th July. We apologise for any
inconvenience caused.
3) DIG Hungate (Hungate tours). 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,
2pm, 3pm, 20th July - 2nd August (excluding 26th July). Meet
at DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate. Free. Pre-booking
required (01904 615505).
4) Battlefields Archaeology - Uncovering Marston Moor.
11am, 24th July. Meet at the War Memorial, Marston Moor (walk
lasts until 1pm approx.). Free. Places are limited: pre-booking
required (01904 615505). Visit the site of the Battle of Marston
Moor. Your costumed guide will take you to places and tell
stories of a battle that shaped our history forever. Wear
stout footwear and outdoor clothing. As the walk is over uneven
ground, it may be unsuitable for wheelchair users.
5) Behind the Scenes at Conservation, York Archaeological
Trust. 10am - 11.30am, 29th July / 5th August. Free. Places
are limited: pre-booking required (01904 615505). Meet at
YAT front gate at 10am (47 Aldwark, YO1 7BX). Find out what
happens to artefacts after archaeologists have unearthed them
with this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of YAT's renowned
Conservation Department.
6) Hands on Finds. 11am - 12pm / 2pm - 3pm, 21st /
23rd / 28th / 30th July, DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate.
Your chance to find out more and handle finds excavated by
YAT not normally on display. Places are limited at these sessions.
First come, first served! Suitable for ages 9 and over. Normal
admission charges for DIG apply.
7) Hungate Open Day. 10am - 3pm, 1st August 2009. Free.
To find out more about the Festival of British Archaeology
or the Council for British Archaeology, visit http://festival.britarch.ac.uk/
.Hungate
Open Day. FREE!
Saturday 1st August, 2009. 10am
- 3pm.
Come visit York's largest archaeological excavation
for 25 years. The site visit is free to all visitors and we
will also have finds form the dig on show in the Hungate HQ.
St
Wilfrid 1300th Anniversary Conference
September 2009, St William's College, York
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