Flag Fen Archaeology Park

02/06/2026

Thank you to our amazing volunteers! 💚
Your time, skills and dedication bring our heritage site to life and make Flag Fen a truly special place.

Looking to get involved? We have a number of volunteer opportunities to check out on our website: https://flagfen.org.uk/volunteer

01/06/2026

☀The longest day of the year deserves a special celebration!

Enjoy storytelling, heritage crafts, Morris dancing, guided nature walks and family-friendly activities including Celtic face painting and ribbon wand making.

Experience traditional craft demonstrations from Nene Coppicing & Crafts, discover Norse-inspired solstice traditions with Myrkvidr Temple, and take part in a special evening ceremony as we honour the Summer Solstice together.

A day of history, nature, creativity and celebration for all ages.

📅 Saturday 20 June | Midday–Sunset

Book now and welcome summer with us!

Join us for a brand-new event as we celebrate the magic of the Summer Solstice (21 June) with us on Saturday 20 June, from midday to sunset. Set within the beautiful Fenland landscape, surrounded by wildlife and ancient history, this special day brings together storytelling, creativity, nature and t...

01/06/2026

There's still time to share your views on creativity, arts and heritage in the city. Your response can help shape how creative and cultural activity is planned across Peterborough.

Closes 7 June 2026

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and there is a chance to opt in and win a £150 shopping voucher.

Visit the website for more details and make your voice heard www.be-heard-pbo.com

The Be Heard 2.0 survey is live!

Peterborough residents are invited once again to share their views on creativity, arts and heritage in the city. Your response can help shape how creative and cultural activity is planned across Peterborough.

Whether you regularly attend events, visit heritage sites, take part in creative activity, or don’t currently feel connected to these opportunities, we want to hear from you.

The 2024 survey showed that culture helps people feel happier, more connected to others, and gave us an insight into what people want to see in the city. This year, help us build a stronger picture of what matters to residents and where more meaningful opportunities can grow.

Survey Open to 7 June 2026

For Peterborough residents aged 16+

Take part: https://peterboroughculturalstrategy.org.uk/be-heard-survey/

Help shape what comes next. Be heard.

28/05/2026

We have been having great fun this week as lots of junior detectives have been busy helping us to solve the mystery of the ancient burial here at Flag Fen!

There are a few more days left of the Prehistoric Detectives half term activities. Can your junior detective investigate the clues and help us to solve the mystery of which time period the burial is from?

For more information and to pre-book tickets, please visit https://flagfen.org.uk/events/may-half-term

28/05/2026

Our exhibition, Bronze Age Boat Discoveries at Must Farm, is a fantastic opportunity for visitors to see the Bronze Age and Iron Age log boats on display. The exhibition:

🛶Three original log boats dating from 2,500–3,500 years ago
🛶Replica Bronze Age tools and detailed interactive displays
🛶Film clips of expert interviews and demonstrations of ancient craftsmanship

These rare artefacts offer an unparalleled glimpse into prehistory life - how people built, travelled, and traded across the watery Fenlands. The other log boats continue to be carefully preserved in climate-controlled conditions and can be seen in our Conservation Barn on site.

For those who want to find out more, Flag Fen also offers private guided tours. Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours explore both the wider Flag Fen site and the detailed conservation work that has helped protect these fascinating artefacts for the future.

Group Tours: https://flagfen.org.uk/group-tours

27/05/2026

The Rebellion is coming home to Flag Fen! ⚔️

This July, we are partnering with Mask Theatre to bring the story of the Warrior Queen to life, right on the ancient soil where the history happened.
Get ready for an immersive night of open-air theatre under the stars. Bring your picnics, your camping chairs, and your war face!

📅 Dates: 10–11 & 16–18 July 2026
⚠️ Age Guidance: 14+ (contains scenes of violence and abuse).
🎟️ Tickets: Book now https://www.seaty.co.uk/boudicaflagfen

Peterborough Mask Theatre return for our outdoor Summer performance with Boudica by Tristan Berneys. Be prepared to be transported back to Britannia in…

26/05/2026

If you enjoyed our Viking Festival earlier this month and love diving into the world of warriors, raids, and legends, you won't want miss this talk on Friday evening ⚔️

📅 Friday 29 May from 6.30pm - The Danelaw with local historian Don Chiswell

Journey back and uncover the story of the Danelaw, born from the Treaty of Wedmore between Alfred the Great and the Viking Great Army. This fascinating talk explores how Danish settlers shaped much of eastern and northern England, leaving a legacy still visible today in our language and place names.

🎟️ Tickets: £15 from flagfen.org.uk/events/friday-night-lectures

26/05/2026

Come for the crafts, stay for the day! 🎨 Sat 30 May, 10.30am - 12pm

This months theme is Stone Pets. Create your very own pebble pet and design a cosy matchbox home for it to live in – two charming crafts to take home in one great-value session!

Join local illustrator and children’s author Ellie Sandall from Artivity, for our monthly Creative Kids sessions, where each month brings a brand-new theme to spark imagination and hands-on creativity.

£15 per child, includes one accompanying adult and entry to Flag Fen Archaeology Park - make a full day of it! flagfen.org.uk/events/creative-kids

26/05/2026

Discover the universe from Flag Fen! Join us on Saturday for our first monthly astronomy session, where each gathering reveals new wonders as the constellations shift across the night sky.

📅 Saturday 30 May, 8pm - 10pm

🔭 Travel millions of light years without leaving the Fen
🔭 No experience or equipment needed – perfect for all levels
🔭 View real celestial objects through professional telescopes

Step outside, look up, and experience the night sky like never before!

For information and to book: https://flagfen.org.uk/events/astronomy

25/05/2026

What are these... arrowheads maybe? The clues are starting to appear at Flag Fen, but what do they mean?

This May Half Term, young detectives will examine evidence, explore the site, meet characters from the past and piece together a prehistoric puzzle.

History meets mystery in this hands-on family adventure!

Open daily this week, find out more and pre-book online: https://flagfen.org.uk/events/may-half-term