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This year’s CBA Festival of Archaeology: Saturday 13 to Sunday 28 July 2013

The 22nd CBA Festival of Archaeology showcased the very best of British archaeology, with over 1000 special events organised and hosted by museums, heritage organisations, national and countryside parks, universities, local societies, and community archaeologists right across the UK.

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Why not keep up with the latest in archaeology, and get more involved, by joining the CBA? Benefits include British Archaeology magazine in print and online, member newsletters and publications, and invitations to join fellow members and archaeology experts at our special events and weekends.

Join in! You don’’t have to be an archaeologist - the Festival gives everyone the opportunity to learn about their local heritage, see archaeology in action, and get hands on with history.

The events will kick off the summer holidays with excavation open days, behind-the-scenes tours and workshops, guided walks, talks and finds identifications, family fun days, and more. Check this website to find out what’’s on in your area.

Flint-knapper Will Lord supervises archery at Cresswell Crags, National Archaeology Week.Churches Conservation Trust. St. Peter's Church, Sandwich, Kent.National Trust Guided Walk for NAW at Beadnell, Northumberland. Inspecting the bark pots at the haven. Image courtesy of Harry Beamish.Archery. © Museum of London.The Prescot Street site during the guided tour of the excavations in progress. Image courtesy of L-P Archaeology.The Leatherhead and District Local History Society, and the Leatherhead Museum. Image courtesy of David Hartley.