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Upcoming events

30 May 2026

Astronomy

25 Apr 2026

Creative Kids

18 Apr 2026

Cake & Crafting

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

Plan your visit

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The Vikings are coming!

Viking Festival 2026
2 - 4 May - Early May Bank Holiday

An action-packed living history weekend with authentic Viking camps, have-a-go archery and spectacular battle re-enactments. With hands-on activities and plenty to explore, it’s the perfect day out for families and history and theatre enthusiasts of all ages!

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What's on

Go Wild - monthly drop-in sessions

Family Activities

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Easter Holidays - Dinosaur Academy

28 Mar 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Family Activities

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Cake & Crafting

Arts & Crafts Event

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Friday Night Lectures

Talks & Lectures

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Creative Kids

Family Activities

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The Viking Festival 2026

2 May 2026 - 4 May 2026

Living history event

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Home Educator Sessions

Every of the month - Click to see dates

Education & learning

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Astronomy

Tours, talks & workshops

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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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