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Archaeology camps kids

Big Dig at Glendalough

23 August, 11am - 4pm

  • Glendalough Visitor Centre (outside on lawn)
  • A98 HC80
  • Co. Wicklow

A childrens hands-on archaeological ecavation led by the School of Irish Archaeology (SIA) where participants get the chance to be an archaeologist by digging for treasures and artefacts dating back over 1000 years and learning about our Viking ancestors through the eyes of real archaeologists.

Hourly sessions, no booking just turn up.

Set on the lawn of Glendalough Visitor Centre within the backdrop of Glendalough monastic enclosure

Organised by the Heritage Office of Wicklow County Council in association with the Glendalough Heritage Forum as a Heritage Plan action


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Heritage Council Grant

This event is part of a project supported under the Heritage Council's grants programme in 2026

Funded by The Heritage Council


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