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Upcoming events

18 Jul 2026

Romans Life & Legends

20 Jun 2026

Celebrate Summer Solstice

23 May 2026

Prehistoric Detectives - May Half Term

Discover Flag Fen, famous for its ancient Bronze Age archaeology. Follow the footsteps of our ancestors and explore the reconstructed prehistoric landscape and discover treasures from over 3000 years ago.

How to find us

The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, PE6 7QJ

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May Half Term

Prehistoric Detectives
23 - 31 May | 10am - 4pm

Become Junior Detectives to uncover the truth behind this ancient mystery. Examine replica prehistoric bones, investigate curious artefacts, follow the clues and piece together the evidence to crack the case!

Perfect for curious minds and adventurous families, this hands-on experience combines history, imagination and problem-solving in one exciting day out.

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What's on

Home Educator Sessions

Every of the month - Click to see dates

Education & learning

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Go Wild - monthly drop-in sessions

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Prehistoric Detectives - May Half Term

23 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

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Friday Night Lectures

Talks & Lectures

Family Activities

Tours, talks & workshops

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Celebrate Summer Solstice

20 Jun 2026 - 12:00 - 21:30

Family Activities

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Romans Life & Legends

18 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

Living history event

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What to see

The park that you can visit today was first laid out in 1987 on the site of the earlier platform excavation, becoming a place for experimental archaeology and for public engagement. The Archaeology Park has since grown to cover almost the entire length of the causeway, making it an important haven for archaeology and wildlife, protecting the site from urban and agricultural disturbance.

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Discover

The story of Flag Fen begins in 1971 when excavations ahead of the construction of Peterborough New Town revealed an almost intact Bronze Age landscape, which ran along the edge of the drained fen.

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Visit

Flag Fen Archaeology Park sits in the midst of a unique Bronze Age landscape that has revealed a mysterious timber causeway and platform made by people 3,500 years ago. At the heart of the Flag Fen basin and steeped in pre-history, the park is also a place for nature to survive and thrive.

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Learn

We offer a wide and varied programmes to support pupils’ learning of all ages. Can’t see what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll see what we can do!

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