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🪨 Dig Camp Ampthill 2026 (ages 6 - 11)


Time: 10:00 - 16:00

📖 Fascinated by history? Got a bit of an adventurous streak? Join the DigVentures team on a real, live excavation, and help us unearth the ruins of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon’s first home in Bedfordshire. You’ll learn how to dig, make discoveries, and experience what it’s really like to be an archaeologist.

🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Sat 6th June: 2pm - 4pm
▪️Sat 13th June: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm

📍WHERE?
Ampthill Great Park Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX

🗺 Meeting point: Our meeting point will be next to the Ampthill Great Park Car Park. This is the main car park, situated on Woburn Street off the B530. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before your experience is due to start.

▪️AGE: Families with children aged 6-11. Maximum of one adult and two children per booking (you can make more than one booking)

🪨 WHAT TO EXPECT
Our team will guide your search for evidence, and help you piece together the evidence as you try to solve a real archaeological mystery… It’s the perfect mini-family adventure for kids and adults who want to get outdoors and discover history for themselves this summer!

ℹ️ You need to bring:
▪️
Sturdy boots (very important!)
▪️For wet weather: warm clothing, raincoat, and wellies or waterproof boots
▪️For warm weather: suncream, sunhat
▪️Plastic bag to carry muddy gear home
▪️Drinks and snacks (very important!)
▪️Anything else you might need for a mini outdoor adventure!

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
Adult & 1 child (ages 6-11): £90
You can book tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: bookings@digventures.com

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