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EVENTS
Derbyshire Archaeology Day 2026
Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield
31 January 2026
https://chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbyshire-archaeology-day-2026
Presented by Peak District National Park, Derbyshire County Council, and Chesterfield Borough Council, this annual event will celebrate the most recent and exciting archaeological discoveries, research, and conservation projects from Derbyshire and the Peak District. Book your place now to catch up on the latest scientific techniques and interesting stories from the region. Tickets cost £12.50; children under 16 are free and other concessions are available.
Yule
Avalon Archaeology, Glastonbury
21 December 2025
https://swheritage.org.uk/events/yule
Celebrate the turning of the Winter Solstice in Avalon Archaeology’s reconstructed Anglo Saxon Hall. The hall will be decked in greenery and the new year will be welcomed in with a roaring fire to burn the Yule Log. Bring along your lyre, as there will be welcoming poems, songs, and stories from any budding bard, scop, musician, or storyteller who would like to entertain. The stage will be open to all throughout the day. The event is free for all those who partake in the entertainment, or £5.25 to those just wishing to be part of the audience. There are concessions for 5- to 17-year olds; under-5s are free.
LECTURE
Migrations into Early Medieval England: integrating isotopes and aDNA
UCL Institute of Archaeology
27 January 2026
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/events/2026/jan/migrations-early-medieval-england-integrating-isotopes-and-adna
Part of the Institute of Archaeology/British Museum Medieval Archaeology Seminar Series, this talk by Dr Sam Leggett from the University of Edinburgh explores migration patterns in early medieval England from c.AD 400 to 1100 using multi-scalar isotopic and aDNA data, highlighting some individual migration stories. These patterns are gendered, regionally distinctive, and fluctuate chronologically. The talk is free and open to anyone.
CONFERENCE
International Shipwreck Conference 2026
Plymouth University
7 February 2026
http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-shipwreck-conference-2026-tickets-1233121612939
The 2026 IMASS International Shipwreck Conference will host a range of speakers along with a lobby full of stands showcasing various organisations within the shipwreck community. The conference is run by wreck enthusiasts for wreck enthusiasts, and aims to provide a meeting place for divers, explorers, archaeologists, and salvors, as well as governmental and commercial organisations. The organisers are all divers with interests in maritime archaeology and history, and the varied nature of the speakers reflects this make-up. Tickets cost £30.
WORKSHOP
Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club
Museum of Archaeology, Durham
7 February, 7 March & 2 May 2026
http://www.durham.ac.uk/things-to-do/whats-on/events-calendar/2026/02/saturday-archaeological-illustration-club
Join the Saturday Archaeological Illustration Club to develop your drawing skills. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned illustrator, these sessions offer a chance to refine your technique, interact with real artefacts, and engage with the archaeological community in a relaxed, informal environment. The series is led by Mark Hoyle, a renowned archaeological illustrator. Tickets cost £5 per session.
HERITAGE FROM HOME
VIRTUAL VISITS
• A Landscape Through Time
This interactive online exhibition explores the findings from excavations carried out in advance of the construction of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
• The History of Durham Castle
https://stories.durham.ac.uk/durham-castle-history
Explore the 1,000-year history of Durham Castle through this online exhibition, brought to you by Durham University.
• Distorted History: AI’s skewed visions of the ancient world
This online exhibition from the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology at the University of Reading explores how AI-generated images of ancient figures can skew ideas of history.
• Glendalough: power, prayer, and pilgrimage
http://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Collection/Glendalough-Power,-Prayer-Pilgrimage
The National Museum of Ireland hosts this exhibition (both online and in person) exploring the lives of the people who lived at, and made pilgrimages to, the monastic settlement at Glendalough.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Atlas of Hillforts of Britain and Ireland
https://hillforts.arch.ox.ac.uk
Explore this interactive map showing more than 4,000 Iron Age hillforts and providing information on the archaeological record for each.
• Itiner-e: the digital atlas of ancient roads
This website hosts the most detailed open digital dataset of roads in the entire Roman Empire – and it is still growing.
• Introduction to Archaeology from the University of Cambridge
https://myheplus.com/subject/archaeology/introduction-to-archaeology
Enjoy this free online introduction to studying Archaeology from the University of Cambridge, including three activities to download.
• Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
http://www.futurelearn.com/courses/ancient-health
Learn about how the ancient Greeks and Romans approached health and well-being with this free online course from the Open University.
FAMILY FUN
• Sandi Toksvig’s Hidden Wonders
http://www.channel4.com/programmes/sandi-toksvigs-hidden-wonders
Sandi Toksvig and Raksha Dave explore archaeological excavations across Britain, unearthing hidden secrets from the past.
• A Walk through the Ruins of Petra
http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/archaeology/a-walk-through-the-ruins-of-petra
This interactive tool from the American Museum of Natural History allows children to explore the ruins of Petra without having to travel to Jordan.
• Archaeology Learning Pack
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/contentassets/f583b72ab49f4cb18f82b9709cd9064a/ archaeology-learning-pack-final.pdf
Inspire the primary school child in your life to become an archaeologist with this online learning pack from English Heritage.
• Before Us Kids!
https://beforeus.buzzsprout.com
This podcast, hosted by a professional archaeologist and his 9-year-old son, explores the latest archaeological discoveries in a child-friendly manner.
• DigSite: Archeology in Egypt
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3541100/DigSite_Archeology_in_Egypt
This game demo lets you try your hand at becoming an archaeologist, digging your way through the latest discoveries in ancient Egypt.
