YAC

The Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is the only UK-wide club for young people (8-16 y/o) interested in archaeology. YAC is run by @archaeologyuk

[#AskAnArchaeologist Day @AskAnArchDay]

Great question from the future of archaeology!

My thoughts? Get involved early on. Join a @YAC_CBA group and take advantage of the amazing experiences they offer.

I was on excavations from around age 8!

#AskAnArchaeologist

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Welcome to Ask an Archaeologist day! 🎉

Follow @archaeologyuk throughout the day and send in your questions.

#AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalOfArchaeology

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Ask an Archaeologist Day is here! 🏺

Today, archaeologists from across the UK are here to answer your questions about the past, the profession and everything in between.

Follow along throughout the day here and at @AskAnArchDay and send us your questions in the comments below.

#AskAnArchaeologist #FestivalOfArchaeology

[YAC @YAC_CBA]

We're looking forward to #AskanArchaeologist day tomorrow! Get your questions at the ready for @archaeologyuk! 🤩

[ArchaeologyUK @archaeologyuk]

Tomorrow is #AskAnArchaeologist Day! ⛏️

Join us here throughout the day as archaeologists answer your questions and share more about their work.

Send us your questions through our Instagram Stories or leave them in the comments below, then check back tomorrow for the answers.

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Ar gyfer Dydd Thema Gŵyl, mae ein gweithgaredd Ysgrifennu Stori Ysbryd bellach ar gael.

Ewch allan am dro, sylwch ar y nodweddion rhyfedd sy’n denu eich sylw, ac ewch ati i droi’r cyfan yn chwedl leol iasol.

👉https://t.co/VmRmldQK0M

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Mae’r tymor arswydus wedi dod yn fuan👻

O wrachod yn y coed a chreaduriaid yn y llyn, i gŵn dirgel a chathod enfawr, mae tirweddau’r DU yn llawn llên gwerin. Tybed allai eich hoff le yn eich ardal leol fod yn ysbrydoliaeth i’r chwedl nesaf?

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You can explore the folklore of the Norfolk Broads, create something inspired by ancient rituals or find out how people used natural materials thousands of years ago.

Explore the full pack 👉https://t.co/sIu0PQ48Gw
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Bake it, build it, write it or make it, there are plenty of ways to get crafty this #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day!

Our new #Archaeology & #Nature Resource is packed with free activities, all exploring the different ways people have connected with the natural world.

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During the #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day we’ll be sharing:
🪶New YAC activities
🍃Explorer Pack filled with things to spot while you’re out and about
🌳Hear about topics such as the Countryside Code, Britain’s forgotten forests & lichens growing on archaeological sites.
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[YAC @YAC_CBA]

Welcome to the #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day🌿

Today we’re exploring the many ways #archaeology and #nature meet, with new stories, activities and ideas to try throughout the day.

Find all the Theme Day activities and get stuck in here 👉https://t.co/fbdVPs3iFD
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The Young Archaeologists' Club (YAC) is now on Bluesky! 👋💙

Join us and say hello at https://t.co/eEEDUMW0oN

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🎉YAC members are getting out and about experiencing real excavations as part of our annual Dig It! competition. We're delighted to share the first of this year's Dig Diaries blogs about Lennox and Ronan's exciting day at Ballynahatty with @QUBelfast.

👉 https://t.co/ljeuhzcHtk

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📢The latest YAC newsletter is here and it's jam-packed full of exciting opportunities to take part in this year's Festival of Archaeology with @archaeologyuk! Discover events and ways to participate in this year's theme of Archaeology and Nature.

👉https://t.co/PgfFJZmBgb

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Our latest blog post is written by our recent placement student Sophie from the University of Chester. Sophie shares her experience with YAC HQ, from joining an online YAC session to creating a new resource pack...

👉https://t.co/QX6J4pS3jh

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💡Interested in running your own community archaeology project? The Brighton YAC team have also shared some brilliant tips on running a community dig, from creative fundraising to creating a legacy.

👉https://t.co/MTgvDfivEM

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🪏In summer 2025 Brighton YAC ran an exciting community archaeology project at Bevendean Farm! Working alongside the community, club members investigated local history and learnt new skills whilst digging the site.

Find out more on the YAC blog 👉https://t.co/Fr7H7ItwHR

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🎉Our new YAC Young Leaders Pathway is here!

Co-curated with young people and supported by @HistoricEngland, the Young Leaders Pathway supports young volunteers aged 16-17 to build skills, confidence and experience through YAC.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/wESHuOWVcH

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Our annual Dig It! competition is back for 2026, and this year, you could work alongside archaeologists at some amazing sites right across the UK!
This competition is run in partnership with the Council for British Archaeology (@archaeologyuk)

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📣Our next Dig It! competition is live!

This year we're returning to Bamburgh Castle on 25th July where three lucky YAC members will be hosted by @brparchaeology.

Find out more and enter the competition 👉 https://t.co/WrkVhQvTvN

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📣Announcing our next Dig It! competition!

Three lucky YAC members will be heading to Bedrule Castle in the Scottish Borders on 15th August with HARP Archaeology to investigate an amazing medieval site.🏰

Find out more and enter the competition 👉https://t.co/ZrkjLH4ET0

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From test-pitting to reconstructing historic sites on Minecraft, Cornwall YAC have been taking part in an exciting programme of events this year. Find out more about their recent activities and their plans for this year's Festival of Archaeology! 🤩

👉https://t.co/vO5mO0zqtr