Get Involved in Archaeology
Your gateway to our past
Have you got a passion for archaeology? Do you want to find out about other opportunities to get involved?
If you’d like to find more opportunities to get involved in archaeology here are a few starting points.
- Council for British Archaeology website – your gateway to archaeology on the web, with Get Involved, Volunteering and FAQ pages to help you find something suitable to get involved with.
- Young Archaeologists’ Club – the only UK-wide club for 8–16 year olds interested in archaeology.
- British Archaeology magazine, packed with news and features about archaeology in Britian and beyond. Available in larger WHSmith stores and other newsagents, by subscription and included as part of CBA Membership.
- Community Archaeology Forum - providing help, information and guidance for anyone involved with community archaeology
- Local Archaeology Societies – details of hundreds of local societies across the UK, which you can get involved with
- Events – find out what is happening in the world of archaeology; open days, excavations, conferences, day schools, lectures and much more
- Museums and heritage sites – search for places to visit
- Universities – details of archaeology courses offered at universities across the UK
- Books – the CBA publishes a range of practical handbooks and research reports, bringing the very latest archaeological knowledge to a broad audience






