Name: DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
Rating: 5.0

DIG: An Archaeological Adventure

St Saviour, Saint Saviourgate, York, UK

1-99 Years

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DIG is a hands-on archaeological adventure where young explorers (recommended for ages 5–12) can become archaeologists for the day. With help from our friendly team, you’ll uncover some of York’s most fascinating stories, buried underground for nearly 2,000 years!

DIG is split into three zones: Learn, Uncover, and Explore, each one taking you through a different part of the archaeological journey. Whether it’s your first time digging or you’re already into archaeology, there’s something here for everyone.

Prices starts from £10.50 for Adults, £9.50 for Child and £32.00 for Family of four. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Learn: In the Learn area of your visit, you’ll discover how archaeologists study the past. You’ll find out what kinds of things they look for and how these discoveries reveal stories about people who lived long ago. Your guide will explain the process and answer all your questions. You’ll even get to hold real artefacts, objects once used by people hundreds or even thousands of years ago!
Uncover: Now, pick up your trowel and start digging! In the Uncover area, you get to find the artefacts. We have four recreated dig pits, each based on a real excavation here in York.
Blake Street: Dig through the remains of a Roman barracks from the 2nd century, and discover what life was like for soldiers in ancient Eboracum.
Coppergate: Explore the Viking pit, inspired by one of the world’s most famous excavations—the reason JORVIK Viking Centre exists today.
Fishergate: Unearth the ruins of St Andrew’s Priory, a medieval church that once housed a community of priests.
Hungate: Dig into Victorian York and uncover the living conditions of people in the 19th century.
Explore: Hopefully, you’ve uncovered some exciting finds in the dig pits—now it’s time to take a closer look at the real thing. In the Explore space, you’ll get up close to real archaeological discoveries and find out how we use them to bring the past back to life.
Our Current Exhibition: Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon School, brings the Isle of Berk vividly to life – and young Vikings are invited to enrol! Get hands-on with fun activities, meet favourite characters like Hiccup, Gobber the Belch, Old Wrinkly, and Camicazi alongside The Hopeful Puffin Mark 4, and uncover hidden treasures in a special dragon-inspired DIG pit. Plus, you can watch exclusive videos from Cressida Cowell, explore original book artwork and maps, and discover the real history that helped inspire the Viking world of the books.

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General Admission:

Adult: £10.50
Child: £9.50
Student: £9.65
Family of 4: £32.00
Family of 5: £37.00

Pastport Tickets:

Adult: £25.00
Child: £19.00
Student: £21.50
Family of 4: £72.00
Family of 5: £84.00

Pricing URL: https://www.digyork.co.uk/visit/tickets-and-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

23rd March 2025 – 31st March 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Time may vary please check here: https://www.digyork.co.uk/visit/opening-times/

Address: St Saviour, Saint Saviourgate, York, UK

Post Code: YO1 8NN

Council: York

County: North Yorkshire

On Foot: DIG is a 20 minute walk from York Train station and is located near the heart of the city not too far from the Shambles. If you are coming from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate turn right onto St Saviourgate and we are on your right.
By Bus: Several bus services connect through York, making stops in the city centre.
By Train: York is on the East Coast main line between London and Scotland. It takes less than two hours to get to York from London. Trains run every half an hour, with at least 25 direct trains each week day.
By Car: The nearest car park is the Haymarket car park, just a five minute walk away. FREE, secure car parking is available at York’s six Park & Ride sites. Visit the iTravelYork websites for more information. The nearest bus stop is situated on Tower Street, a two minute walk away.
Parking: The nearest car park is the Haymarket car park, just a five minute walk away. FREE, secure car parking is available at York’s six Park & Ride sites.