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CONFERENCE
Archaeology at the Seaside
The Storehouse, Skegness, Lincolnshire
3 October
https://tinyurl.com/4mzbsfxm
This conference, organised by the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology, will provide a comprehensive day of presentations exploring Lincolnshire’s coastal history and maritime heritage. The event features talks from a diverse line-up of experts (including Lincolnshire’s Finds Liaison Officer Lisa Brundle), alongside a display by the Heritage Environment Record (Lincolnshire County Council) and a Society bookstall selling new and second-hand archaeology books. Tickets cost £34.
LECTURES
Life after the Ice Age: uncovering secrets of hunter-gatherers at Star Carr and Flixton Island, in the Vale of Pickering
Leeds City Museum
5 September
http://www.prehistoricsociety.org/events/2026-09-05
In this talk, organised by the Prehistoric Society and the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society, Dr Jess Bates from the University of York will explore the significant prehistoric archaeology that has been excavated from two sites located around a vast ancient lake, Lake Flixton. Discover how these unique, waterlogged sites have acted as a prehistoric time capsule, preserving some extraordinary organic artefacts. Tickets are free, but booking is essential.
EVENTS
Gladiators! Weekend
Fishbourne Roman Palace
22-23 August
https://sussexpast.co.uk/whats-on/gladiators-weekend
Step back in time and experience the drama and spectacle of gladiatorial combat at Fishbourne Roman Palace. The Gladiators of Britannia bring the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the Roman arena to life in the Palace’s formal gardens, with a series of dynamic displays showcasing different fighting styles and weapons. Throughout the day, the gladiators will also be on hand to share insights into their training, equipment, and life in the arena. Tickets cost £5, free for children.
Aspects of Metal Detecting
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery, Dorchester
5 September
http://www.dorsetmuseum.org/whats-on/aspects-of-metal-detecting
Join Karen Brown, Keith Brown, and Brian Read to learn about all the important aspects of metal-detecting, from understanding the Treasure Act and legal requirements to finding the right permissions, contracts, and insurance. This colourful and informative presentation is part of the CBA Festival of Archaeology programme, and ties in with the museum’s current Treasure! Lost and Found exhibition. Tickets are free but booking is essential, via the website above.
EXHIBITION
Pop-Up Field Museum
Various locations
Various dates
https://oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk/event/pop-up-field-museum
Discover the archaeology of the A66 at this free, hands-on exhibition by Oxford Cotswold Archaeology. You will get a rare opportunity to see some of the most exciting finds from excavations along the road scheme. Dates and locations include Warcop Parish Hall on 3-4 October; Appleby Public Hall on 10-11 October; Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall on 24-25 October; Penrith Rooms on 30-31 October; and Tullie, Carlisle, on 14-15 November. Contact community@oxfordarchaeology.com for more details.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
• Cotswold Archaeology Virtual Museum
https://cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/museum
Explore images, models, and information on artefacts recovered from sites excavated by Cotswold Archaeology across Great Britain.
• Te Koroneihana – Coronation: celebrating Te Atairangikaahu, Māori Queen
https://museums.cam.ac.uk/story/te-koroneihana-coronation
This online exhibition by the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge tells the story of the coronation of the first woman to lead the Kingitanga (Māori King movement).
• La Mujer en el México Indígena: the human sphere
http://www.manvirtual.es/exposiciones-temporales/2026/mitad-mundo-mujer-mexico
This virtual tour from the Museo Arqueológico Nacional in Madrid considers the daily life, social structure, and power of women in pre Hispanic and contemporary Mexico.
• Hadrian and Athens: conversing with an ideal world
http://www.hadrianandathens.gr/en
This online exhibition from the National Archaeological Museum in Athens explores the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s love of Greek culture and its significance in his life.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Must Farm: what was life like in the Bronze Age?
These free KS2 resources look at how Must Farm was created, how people lived, and how a catastrophic fire destroyed the Bronze Age site near Peterborough.
• Coasts in Mind Community Archive
Explore this digital archive collating community evidence of coastal change and add your own submissions to help address the impacts of climate change.
• In Situ
This platform by AOC Archaeology Group features archaeological stories and discoveries from across the UK, spanning time periods from the prehistoric right up to the 20th century.
• Heritage Voices
http://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/heritagevoices
In this podcast, Jessica Yaquinto explores the intersections of Indigenous heritage, archaeology, and cultural preservation.
ONLINE-ONLY EVENTS
• South Notts Group Talk: Archaeology and Nature Recovery
On 1 October, Dr Nick Overton of Oxford Archaeology will discuss how the past can help us build a more diverse future. Tickets cost £4.
• Revealing What Would Rather Be Forgotten: challenges and opportunities of Dark Heritage Prospection
On 7 October, this free online lecture by the Council for British Archaeology will introduce the concept of Dark Heritage Prospection and the challenges that it creates.
• The Hidden Lives of Viking Women
On 30 September, Professor Alexandra Sanmark will draw on the latest archaeological, historical, and literary research to explore the many roles women played in Viking Age society. Tickets cost £10.
• Brutal Murder or Ritual Sacrifice? Rosemarkie Man and the Rosemarkie Caves
On 13 August, Steve Birch from West Coast Archaeological Services will place Rosemarkie Man within the wider archaeological context of the Black Isle in this lecture by Groam House Museum.
• The Folklore of Stone Circles
On 1 September, explore the secrets, wonder, and mystery of Britain’s stone circles with folklorist and storyteller Jon Norman Mason.
