A TWO-DAY Festival of Archaeology comes to Salisbury Museum this weekend.

The family-friendly event takes place in the outside showground of heritage, history and archaeology, as well as an indoor programme of talks in the museum hall.

There will be hands-on activities including firing long bows, practicing chivalry and various craft activities for children. Visitors can see a replica First World War tank and explore a living history recreation of a Second World War Dorset Regiment camp.

For fans of practical archaeology, Dr Phil Harding returns to carry out a live dig in the museum grounds. This is a chance to see this archaeological legend in action and to find out more about the history of the King’s House itself.

Phil will report on his findings, together with finds expert Lorraine Mepham, in their talk scheduled for Sunday afternoon.

Inside the museum visitors can meet Alex Langlands with the team from Southampton University, showing their new finds from the 2018 Old Sarum Archaeology Project.

The weekend will include talks on topics including Vikings, First World War tanks, the Mary Rose and more.

The festival is open Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm. Entry is £2 donation and tickets for talks £8, will be available at salisburymuseum.org.uk