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Friday 23 July - Friday 23 July 2010

Digging Up the Celts

Archaeology Open Day
time: 11:00 - 15:00
cost: £ 1.
category: Kids Activities, Arts & Crafts, Heritage & History
event location: Museum Rescource & Learning Centre, 58 Friars Street, Hereford, HR4 0AS
Has disabled access? Yes
organiser details
company / contact: Heritage Services
sponsor: Herefordshire Council
event organiser:
phone: 01432 260692
fax:
email: HerefordMuseum@herefordshire.gov.uk
web: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure/museums  Opens external link in a new window
other information
Suitable for under 18's? Yes
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concessions:
event description: A day of Celtic fun and learning. Dig up a pretend chariot burial, plan archaeological layers, go behind the scenes at the museum and explore real Celtic artefacts. Create Celtic art. Have your face painted as a Celt and take part in Celtic warrior races, as Queen Boudicca or King Caratacus. Certificates issued to all budding archaeologists. Refreshments on site, space to eat packed lunches. Suggested time for visit is 2 hours. Parking in nearby car parks at Greyfriars car park, off Barton Road and The Military Club car park on Friars street.

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