Event

Festival of Leicestershire & Rutland Archaeology

4th July - 2nd August
Various venues: Leicester, Leicester, LE6 0AD

The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology returns, and this year the theme is archaeology and nature.

Archaeology and nature are deeply connected. They reveal how people have lived with, shaped, and been shaped by the environment around them. By exploring the past through climate, geology, wildlife, plants, landscapes, and the impact of natural forces on archaeological sites and historic buildings, we gain a richer understanding of how places and communities grow, adapt, and evolve.

Celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Leicestershire and Rutland. Uncover the stories, sites, buildings, places and people that make our local communities special. Go to new places and revisit old ones. Discover and share the history and archaeology that is all around us with family friendly activities, guided heritage walks, talks from some of the counties’ leading heritage experts, self-guided walks to enjoy at your own pace, and many more activities, exhibitions and hands-on events across Leicestershire and Rutland.

The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology is part of the Council for British Archaeology's national Festival of Archaeology.

Performances

Saturday 4th July

Sunday 5th July

Monday 6th July

Tuesday 7th July

Wednesday 8th July

Thursday 9th July

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Various venues: Leicester
Leicester
LE6 0AD
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