We are so looking forward to seeing ARP Friends and new faces, and Beryl Hines, pottery and kiln firing expert and Julie Curl, bone and tile specialist, who have been joining us over the past few years whenever they have been able to. Check out the programme below.

Just over a week to go before this!

Just one day to go! Field is ready, marquees are up, but it doesn't look the same as usual - there's no trench! Plus one marquee is zipped up and another is covered in black. What is going on?! Come along tomorrow between 10am and 3pm and find out, this week's programme is below.

Day 1 of our Festival is tomorrow. Been wondering what we have been doing these past few years join us in the morning, 1030am, for our talk The Story so far 2016-2022. Bring a picnic lunch stay for the afternoon, or come at 1pm, for our videos of Let's Build a Kiln!

Day 2, Tuesday, Martin, Dan and Andy, from Britannia Archaeology, joining us with a review of the evidence on our site and Andy talking about ceramic production in Aylsham. Join us if you can, on the field 10am to 3pm, exhibition tent, jigsaw games, promotional items on sale too.

Day 3, Wednesday, will see us joined by Dr John Davies, whose talk The early history of Norfolk through looking at objects, will be at 10am and repeated in the afternoon at 1pm.

Day 4 Thursday, join us on the field for a cuppa and a chat at 1030 and then at 1pm for a talk by Sophie Tremlett on Aerial Archaeology.

Day 4 Friday, we will have a display of finds throughout the day, so do come and see us between 10am and 3pm. Spaces still available for our film night at the Town Hall on Saturday, see poster below, just £5, do come along and pay at the door.

Next week's programme is here.

Tomorrow morning, Monday 7th August, at 1030, Dr John Davies and Dr David Waterhouse will be with us to talk about their new book Exploring Norfolk's Deep History Coast. The books will be on sale, price £15.99, please bring cash with you if you would like one.

Tomorrow, Tuesday 8th August, Martin from Britannia Archaeology will be back with us at 1030, giving a review of the site. In the afternoon, 1pm, Alice will be telling us about Life as a commercial archaeologist.

Tomorrow Wednesday 9th August, John Lord, professional flint knapper, will be on the field, demonstrating his skills. Whether you have seen him or not, its well worth coming along, 1030 and 1pm, but John will be with us all day if you have items you'd like him to look at.

Thursday 10th August, Val Fryer, environmental archaeologist, is with us, 1030, with a talk A load of old weeds (and what they tell us). 1pm, Jack Powell, senior air photo interpreter, updating us on the Aylsham & Brampton mapping project. Julie Curl will also be with us.

Friday 11th August Even if you have seen our two videos, 1030, and heard Peter tell our story before, 1pm, we do so hope you will still come and see us as this is our last day on the field this year. Help us to round it off well!

“Fascinating” “So interesting” “Glad we came” “Have learnt so much” “What a brilliant fortnight” “Great success” Some of the comments heard during Festival . Very many thanks to all our presenters + all who came. DVDs, just £5 each, on sale Woodgate Nursery shop.

Weather looking really good! Do come and support everyone and enjoy Mannington Hall as well. Look forward to seeing you.

Another date for your diary, just a fortnight away.

Absolutely brilliant day Mannington Hall Charity Day. Great to see ARP Friends, talk with people interested in what doing, want to get involved, children excited with Roman pot, some saying know where we are, come for plants, stop for scone and cuppa! Thanks , made our day.

Everything being set up in the town hall ready for the Aylsham History Day tomorrow, Saturday. Do come along. Lots to look at and talk about! Plus refreshments. See poster for full details.

Our exhibition has opened at Aylsham Heritage Centre . Plenty of time to view as it is on through October and November. Still some tweaking to do and finds to add, but here are some photos.