Now open for 2026 bookings

Excavations have been running at Strata Florida for 20 years, and the Trust now runs a public dig open to all.

We offer a fully accessible training programme, including a wide variety of archaeological excavation and survey techniques, from understanding how to correctly use a trowel to the collection of geophysical data for archaeological mapping. We offer a mixture of residential courses and day courses, and we welcome people of all ages, those with no prior archaeological experience as well as those wanting to build upon previous skills.

Ours aims to be the most inclusive archaeology school in the UK. We work with wellbeing and mental health support partners to deliver onsite support to participants. Our mission is to share Strata Florida’s unique history, archaeology, heritage and links to Welsh culture with as diverse an audience as possible, including members of the public, students, volunteers and others.

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​PRICE FREEZE FOR 2026!

Course Fees

Archaeological Excavation & Survey  -  (4 weeks)
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​Booking Essential
Come and join us for our full four weeks of excavation!

Whether you are new to archaeology or looking to gain some practical experience for an educational course, we can tailer your experience to meet your needs. During the day you will be a part of the excavation, learning a range of skills from the Archaeology Skills Passport (BAJR), including troweling, site survey, finds processing... and more! In the evenings may enjoy a lecture on the site or a local walk. On Sunday we devote the day to multiple trips in the surrounding area to help you see more of West Wales and to place the site in the surrounding landscape.
Dates
Residential (camping)
Non-Residential
​4 weeks: 15th June – 12th July 2026
- all food, accomodation
​and training included
​£3000 (deposit £1500)
- on site training
 included
​£2380 (deposit £1190)
Archaeological Excavation & Survey  -  (1 week)
​
​Booking Essential
Come and join us for a week of excavation... or two.. or three!

Whether you are new to archaeology or looking to gain some practical experience for an educational course, we can tailer your experience to meet your needs. During the day you will be a part of the excavation, learning a range of skills from the Archaeology Skills Passport (BAJR), including troweling, site survey, finds processing... and more! In the evenings may enjoy a lecture on the site or a local walk. On Sunday we devote the day to multiple trips in the surrounding area to help you see more of West Wales and to place the site in the surrounding landscape.
Dates
Residential (camping)
Non-Residential
15th – 21st June
22nd – 28th June
29th June – 5th July
6th – 12th July
- all food, accommodation and training included
​£750 (deposit £375)
​per week **​
- on site training included
£595 (deposit £295)
​per week ***
Catering = £20 per day, pre-booking essential 
​Early Bird Discount - 10% off standard weekly fees available until 1st November 2025
Returner's Discount - open to those who have attended a previous field school with us - available until 1st January 2026 - £695 residential; £550 non-residential
Educational bursary (for those pursuing a career or qualifications in archaeology who without financial assistance would not be able to attend) - places limited £395 per week
Costs can be spread into monthly installments, please contact us for details
Camping rental (tent, sleeping bag, pillow, inflatable bed, all set up and packed away) = £50 per week ​
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Digger Days (1 day)
Come and join us for a day of excavating, or learn some finds processing.

​Briefing, training and equipment, and lunch will be provided.
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​Limited number of places available, booking essential.
Dates
Residential
Non-Residential
Deposit
Any Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday between
15th June and 12th July 2026
9.15am to 5pm
N/A
£100 per day, lunch included
N/A

Merchandise 2026 
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Participant Blogs -2025

Read blogs from our 2025 participants below
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- Week 1: Sophie Vaughan, 17, California
​- Week1: Izzy Kinsman, 24, Pennsylvania 
- Week 2: Jo White, Surrey