Throughout the year, we host and attend a wide range of events across the country to share heritage and inspire and engage audiences.

We hope you are able to join us!

 

 

Here is our list of events:

Site tours at Sheffield Castle

Sheffield Castle Open Days and Excavation Tours


Join us!

Saturday 4 May 2024
11.30-12.30, 13.30-14.30 and 15.00-16.00

Saturday 18 May 2024
11. 11.30-12.30, 13.30-14.30 and 15.00-16.00

Friday 31 May 2024
11.30-12.30 and 13.30-14.30

Join us to explore the excavations of Sheffield Castle and tour the site. This is a unique opportunity to see a live archaeological dig and learn about Sheffield’s history. Archaeologists will be on hand to showcase and chat through their latest findings.

This event is outdoors. Please dress appropriately and wear sturdy footwear. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to the nature of the site, there are uneven surfaces throughout. If you have specific access needs, please contact us prior to your visit.

If you have any questions regarding event bookings, please email sheffieldcastle@wessexarch.co.uk.

To keep up to date with the dig visit www.wessexarch.co.uk or follow the action on social media @wessexarch #SheffieldCastle
Booking Opens Wednesday 20 March
Digging Sheffield Castle

Sheffield Castle Excavation Experience


Have a go!

Monday 8 April to Wednesday 5 June,
09.50-15.30

(Dates for April have been released. Watch this space for May dates.)

Join us and help to excavate the remains of Sheffield Castle! This is a rare opportunity to experience a live archaeological dig and discover Sheffield’s heritage first-hand.

Participants will be outside digging for much of the day, so please dress appropriately for the weather. All volunteers must wear steel-toe-cap boots. If you do not have your own, we have limited sizes that can be borrowed.

If you have any questions regarding event bookings, please email sheffieldcastle@wessexarch.co.uk.

To keep up to date with the dig visit www.wessexarch.co.uk or follow the action on social media @wessexarch #SheffieldCastle.
Booking Opens Wednesday 20 March
Wessex Archaeology Webinar

Heritage Talks online


If you would like to watch one of our previous webinars visit our YouTube channel.
Heritage Talks on YouTube
Wessex Archaeology online exhibitions

Exhibitions online


We now host several exhibitions online. Learn about our archaeological recording work along the route of HS2, or look through our interactive display created for the Lost and Found museum.
You can access them here