Sat 18 Jul
|The Salisbury Museum
Festival of Archaeology
The Festival of Archaeology returns in 2026 with more than ever! Join us for a packed archaeological programme and hands-on activity across the whole weekend. Including: Highlight Talk: Shadowlands by historian, writer, and broadcaster, Matthew Green A mid14th century living history group setting
Time & Location
18 Jul 2026, 10:00 – 19 Jul 2026, 16:00
The Salisbury Museum, The Kings House, 65 The Cl, Salisbury SP1 2EN, UK
About the event
The Festival of Archaeology returns in 2026 with more than ever!
Join us for a packed archaeological programme and hands-on activity across the whole weekend.
Including:
Highlight Talk: Shadowlands by historian, writer, and broadcaster, Matthew Green
A mid14th century living history group setting up camp and sharing stories about weapons, board games, and rather scary surgery
Tudor falconry with the chance to meet a Harris Hawk, Red-tailed Buzzard and a Barn Owl
Archaeological treasures from Salisbury Cathedral
Wiltshire Scrap Store hands-on crafting for our little history fans
Although a fun and fascinating weekend, be sure to keep your wits about you, as you may even meet a Viking!
https://salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/festival-of-archaeology-2/
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