The Leicestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is part of a UK-wide club where 8-16 year olds can participate in real archaeology and discover why it matters. If you want to become a professional archaeologist in the future or just feel like taking up an amazing new hobby, YAC is the right place for you!
Launching January 2026!
What We Do
Excavation and
field walking
Field trips and
museum visits
Activities and
lab work
Join Us
Everyone aged 8-16 can join the Leicestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club and get their hands mucky doing real archaeology. Sessions are low cost and open to everyone.
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Become a volunteer
Anyone aged 16 and over can become a YAC assistant with the Leicestershire Young Archaeologists’ Club. Volunteering with us is a brilliant way to work with young people and get closer to some local archaeology. If you are interested in volunteering with us…
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