Sunday 6 July 2025 at 9.00am

2025 Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology

From 5th July to 3rd August. Part of the National Festival of Archaeology, supported by LAHS

Hands On at the Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology. Image provided by Leicestershire Fieldworkers. https://leicsfieldworkers.org/festival-of-archaeology/

The Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology, part of the Council for British Archaeology’s national Festival of Archaeology, is back!

This year, the theme is ‘archaeology and wellbeing’. Archaeology is a wonderful way to improve wellbeing. Spend time outdoors, take a mindful moment to study an amazing object, learn a new skill, spend time with other people or volunteer with a local group. The Festival of Archaeology provides opportunities for everyone to give, be active, learn, take notice and connect!

This July, 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.

Get out and explore your local community!

The Festival in Leicestershire and Rutland is financially supported by: Leicestershire Fieldworkers; Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society; Leicestershire and Rutland Heritage Forum; CBA East Midlands; Leicestershire Industrial History Society; The Friends of Jewry Wall Museum; Hinckley Archaeological Society; University of Leicester Archaeological Services.

Further information about the Festival can be found here.

Further information about the full events programme can be found here.