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SAT 27 JUL

FREE

Festival of Archaeology on Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour

Run by: The National Trust - Brownsea Island

Join us on an archaeology weekend as part of Britain's Archaeology Festival.

clock10:30–16:00

Suitable for any age

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This exciting archaeology weekend will include an exhibition, guided walks (booking essential), a mock dig, log boat building and launch, clay modelling and bone identification.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Sun 28 Jul 10:30–16:00

Cost

Free event but normal admission fees and boat fares apply. Entry costs, child £3.20, adult £6.40, family £15. Boat fares from Poole from £6 and from Sandbanks from £4.50.

Special requirements

Guided walks - booking essential.

Venue

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Brownsea Island

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, BH13 7EE

About this location

Maintaining one of Dorset's foremost nature reserves for the benefit of its unique wildlife.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by The National Trust - Brownsea Island.

Please register in advance.

For guided walks only.

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