The Big Dig

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Phoenix Park , Sunday 29th October - Monday 30th October

Join the School of Irish Archeology on Sunday 29th and Monday 30th October at the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre for family fun and entertainment as part of the Phoenix Park Halloween Festival!

Throughout the day we will be seeing what lurks beneath the soil with our mobile Viking House Excavation Workshop – The Big Dig! Free tickets for walks ins are available on the day but are limited! Tickets can also be purchased online – so book now! This event is organised in collaboration with The OPW.

The School of Irish Archaeology is proud to introduce their finest product the Big Dig! The replica ‘Viking House’ workshop and excavation is designed around children from 6 – 12 years of age.

This innovative product allows children to explore the Viking world through a simulated and controlled archaeology dig. Children have an opportunity to experience what it is like to be an archaeologist by learning how to excavate the remains of a Viking house. They will have an opportunity to dig for Viking treasures and artefacts dating back over 1000 years and learn about our Viking ancestors through the eyes of real archaeologists!


Date:
Sunday 29th October - Monday 30th October
Time:
11.00am
Price:
Free
Address:
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Phoenix Park Visitor Centre, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

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