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New Archaeology and Nature Resource Pack: Festival of Archaeology 2026!

Archaeology and nature are interconnected revealing how humans have lived with, shaped, and been shaped by the environment around them. By exploring the past using the climate, geology, […]

Festival of Archaeology 2026 – Archaeology and Nature

This weekend sees the launch of the Council for British Archaeology’s Festival of Archaeology! This year’s Festival runs from Saturday 18th July to Sunday 2nd August and theme for 2026 is Archaeology and Nature. Read on to find out how to get involved with events, competitions, activities and more!

 Two young people digging in a long rectangular trench on an archaeological dig. Fields and trees are in the background.

Dig Diaries 2026 – Ballynahatty

This summer, members of the YAC have been joining excavations across the UK as part of our annual Dig It! competition. Our first Dig It! day took place at the exciting prehistoric site of Ballynhatty, Co. Down Northern Ireland, in partnership with Queens University Belfast. Read on to find out what the winners got up to.

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Placement opportunity with YAC: Sophie

Our recent placement student, MA Museums and Heritage Practice student Sophie, shares her experience of working with YAC HQ, from joining an online YAC session to designing a new activity…

 A group of children and adults working on an archaeological dig on a sunny day.

Retelling Bevendean through community archaeology with Brighton YAC

We always love hearing about YAC branches taking part in community archaeology and in this blog we hear about an exciting project delivered by Brighton YAC!

How to Fund a Community Archaeology Project: Lessons from the Farm Green Dig

In summer 2025 Brighton YAC were been involved in a very exciting community archeology project at Bevendean Farm in East Sussex. In this blog post branch leader Flick shares some practical advice on funding a community archaeology project.

Introducing the YAC Young Leaders Pathway

From joining to leading the way: the Young Leaders Pathway supports 16-17-year-olds to build skills, confidence and experience through YAC. The Young Leaders Pathway is a new programme for volunteers aged 16-17 who support their local YAC branch.

Colchester YAC remembers Barbara Butler

We at YAC HQ are sad to share that Barbara Butler, long-standing leader of Colchester YAC sadly passed away in December 2025. Barbara was involved in Colchester YAC for many years and took over as branch leader in 2006. With thanks to Barbara’s dedication to the group, Colchester YAC is continuing to deliver archaeological opportunities to young people in Colchester with a passionate team of volunteers and young leaders.

 Nine young people wearing hats and backpacks stand around large rocks in the middle of a grassy field on a sunny day.

Catching up with Cornwall YAC!

Since launching in November 2025, Cornwall YAC have been busy with fieldtrips, test-pitting, digital reconstructions and more! In our latest blog, branch leader Tanya shares some of the club’s recent activities and their upcoming plans for this year’s Festival of Archaeology.