Looking for hands-on activities for your kids in York this summer? DIG is the place to be. If your family loves learning through play – and who doesn’t like dragons? – then DIG is made for you!
Dig for Hidden Treasures
At DIG your children can:
- – Dig for artefacts in our specially designed dig pits
- – Explore York’s history layer by layer
- – Discover what archaeologists found beneath the city streets
DIG is split into three zones: Learn, Uncover, and Explore, each one taking you through a different part of the archaeological journey. Whether it’s your first time digging or you’re already into archaeology, there’s something here for everyone.
Visitors told us they wanted to get their hands even dirtier. Challenge accepted.
Step Into the World of Dragons
Now with even more interactive activities and still included in your entry to DIG is our Cressida Cowell’s How to Train Your DTo celebrate the release of the next book in this beloved series, Flight of the Flamestrike we have extended the exhibition to include another area of archaeology: conservation.
Your little explorers will be able to put on their lab coat and safety goggles and join Hiccup and the gang to investigate X-rays, how harmful salts are removed from precious items found in the sea and peer into microscopes looking for sea life and maybe – just maybe – evidence that dragons really did exist!
With plenty of information to help them along the way, as well as activities you can try at home we think your family will love their trip to DIG more than ever. What are you waiting for? Make a play date!
Inspired by the New Dragon School Series
DIG is open all through the summer holidays and our new exhibition launches on 20th July 2026. There’s even more to look forward to as we’re planning some fun family events throughout the holidays so keep an eye on our website digyork.co.uk
We recommend booking in advance during school holidays to avoid disappointment. Book directly at digyork.co.uk – it’s that easy.
Make It a Full York Adventure
Families visiting DIG can also extend their Viking experience with a PastPort, which gives access to two other popular York attractions:
Together, these attractions offer a fascinating journey into York’s Viking past.
Ticket Information
The dragon exhibition is included with standard DIG admission. Even better, your ticket is treated as a donation, meaning you can return as many times as you like for free within 12 months.
Plan Your Visit
📅 Open daily
📍 DIG: An Archaeological Adventure, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN
🔗 Visit the DIG York website
Don’t miss the chance to dig for treasure, meet dragons, and step into an exciting adventure this summer.
