Young Archaeologists' Club
The
Young Archaeologists' Club nationally began in 1972 by two young people with a keen interest in archaeology.
The Club now has over 60 local branches across the United Kingdom and over 3,000 members.
Leicestershire
has a thriving club which was set up in 1995 with many young people already registered. It meets monthly,
mostly in Leicester with occasional meetings around the county and summer field trips and activities.
In
recent years, the Leicestershire group has been involved with:
- fieldwalking at Bosworth Battlefield
- excavating at Leicester Abbey, Abbey Park
There
is no local membership fee, but there is a small membership charge to join the national Young Archaeologists'
Club.
This membership gives you a certificate, badge and membership card, a
regular magazine packed
with the latest news, a chance to enter the Young Archaeologist of the Year Award competition and the
YAC Pass. The YAC Pass is a passport to the past which is packed full of special offers designed
especially for YAC UK members such as free or discounted entry at over 160 museums and heritage sites
across the UK and exclusive deals with some organisations. YAC Pass holders can gain free entrance to
Snibston and Bosworth Battlefield (only when entering with one
full paying adult).
Plus
much, much more! Visit the Young
Archaeologist
Club website for full details of the national club.
Contact peter.liddle@leics.gov.uk
for details of Leicestershire Branch activities.
 Digging at Abbey Park 2008 |
 A Fleur-de-lis uncovered at Abbey Park 2008 |
The
Young Archaeologists' Club is managed by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA).
Page Last Updated: 29 September 2011
