Autism-Friendly Family Archaeology Adventure — Dig into History at Woolsthorpe Manor!
Join us and York Archaeology at Woolsthorpe Manor’s Beeson Close Field for a calm, sensory-friendly, and supportive archaeology adventure where you can dig deep, discover secrets, and uncover the story of Isaac Newton’s mother’s house!
Calling all junior explorers and history detectives! Archaeology isn’t just for grown-ups — it’s for the whole family to dive into together! Join us at Woolsthorpe Manor’s Beeson Close Field for a calm, sensory-friendly, and supportive archaeology adventure where you can dig deep, discover secrets, and uncover the story of Isaac Newton’s mother’s house!
This event is designed to be autism-friendly, offering a relaxed environment with sensory considerations, quieter spaces, and staff ready to support all explorers to enjoy at their own pace.
Get your hands dirty in our exciting trenches, help wash and clean real ancient finds and put your detective skills to the test with our fun artefact identification quiz. Who knows what treasures you’ll find?
Arrive anytime during this two-hour session to join in at your own pace.
At least 1 adult for every 2 kids (ages 5 and up). (15 people per time slot).
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Make your way to the ticket office on arrival.
- The event will be on uneven ground so may not be accessible. Please contact us to discuss any concerns. This event is designed to be autism-friendly, offering a relaxed environment with considerations
- Ages 5 and over.
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Join us and York Archaeology at Woolsthorpe Manor’s Beeson Close Field for a calm, sensory-friendly, and supportive archaeology adventure where you can dig deep, discover secrets, and uncover the story of Isaac Newton’s mother’s house!
Calling all junior explorers and history detectives! Archaeology isn’t just for grown-ups — it’s for the whole family to dive into together! Join us at Woolsthorpe Manor’s Beeson Close Field for a calm, sensory-friendly, and supportive archaeology adventure where you can dig deep, discover secrets, and uncover the story of Isaac Newton’s mother’s house!
This event is designed to be autism-friendly, offering a relaxed environment with sensory considerations, quieter spaces, and staff ready to support all explorers to enjoy at their own pace.
Get your hands dirty in our exciting trenches, help wash and clean real ancient finds and put your detective skills to the test with our fun artefact identification quiz. Who knows what treasures you’ll find?
Arrive anytime during this two-hour session to join in at your own pace.
At least 1 adult for every 2 kids (ages 5 and up). (15 people per time slot).
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Make your way to the ticket office on arrival.
- The event will be on uneven ground so may not be accessible. Please contact us to discuss any concerns. This event is designed to be autism-friendly, offering a relaxed environment with considerations
- Ages 5 and over.
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