Festival of Archaeology 2025

Events at St Helen's - a talk, a church tour and a churchyard tour

Festival of Archaeology Talk - Burrough Hill Iron Age Hillfort

A talk by John Thomas, Project Officer at University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Tuesday 8th July at 7.30 pm

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Guided Tour of St Helen's Churchyard

Saturday 12th July at 2 pm

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Guided Tour of St Helen's Church

Friday 25th July at 2 pm

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Events in Leicestershire

There is a wealth of events taking place in Leicestershire between 5th July & 3rd August. Go to leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology to plan your month of archaeological exploration. 

There are guided walks, tours, events for adults & children, talks & performances, displays & exhibitions.

National events

This year's theme is 'Archaeology and Wellbeing.'

The National Festival of Archaeology runs between 19th July - 3rd August.  The Council for British Archaeology website lists events in all parts of the country. Click here to find an event near you.