Come and take a tour inside Durham University’s archaeological dig, and stand in the ruins of the lost house of the man who blew up Auckland Palace's medieval chapel - Sir Arthur Haselrig!
To get stuck in with our ‘Open Archaeology’ family activities come along on 25-27 July, 8-10 August or 22-24 August to get your hands on some of the objects we’ve dug up.
Free, just turn up!
2024 (27 June 2024 - 8 Sept 2024) |
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