How to Book

One teacher is admitted FREE with every 6 children

Please note that as a Registered Charity, DIG is able to offer schools a VAT-exempt admission rate.

Booking your Visit

Pre-booking your visit to DIG, at no additional charge, is strongly recommended. Contact the Reservations Department on 01904 615505 (open Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00)

Opening Hours

Dig visits can be booked on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm. Visits outside these times may be made by special arrangement only.

Payment Options

To allow for any changes in group size, payment for your booking should be made on the day of your visit. The following payment methods are accepted:

• Cash 
• Visa 
• Mastercard 
• Switch 
• Delta 
• Cheque (payable to 'York Archaeological Trust'). 
• Invoicing can be arranged if agreed at the time of booking

Lunch Space

DIG has space for up to 35 people to eat a packed lunch, free of charge. Visitors to DIG can also eat lunch in the outdoor Sensory Garden. Please note that pre-booking is essential. To book a half-hour lunch slot (between 11.00 and 14.00) please request a time when booking your visit to JORVIK and or DIG.

Special Access

To ensure that we are able to offer the highest standard of customer care, please telephone us in advance of your visit on  01904 615505 to advise us of any special needs you may have, or alternatively email us at: groups@yorkat.co.uk Please see our Special Access page for further details.

DIG Learning Hub

DIG has its own classroom ('learning hub') which is used for a variety of workshops and lectures and is a space which is used to bring archaeology to life. The DIG learning hub will give children the chance to explore, discover and learn in a variety of subjects such as history, science, maths, art and technology. The DIG learning hub can be booked as part of a workshop and caters for a maximum of 40 children. Please see the individual Key Stage pages for further information regarding workshops, or alternatively contact the Education Development Manager.

Top Tips for a successful visit

• Make sure you book your visit to DIG in advance to avoid disappointment on the day 
• Plan your journey carefully and make sure that you arrive on time. Groups who arrive more than 20 minutes late cannot be guaranteed entry. Please allow five minutes to check in at our admissions desk. We regret we have no coach parking available so be sure to check your nearest drop off point. 
• Make a familiarisation visit where possible and ensure you have a copy of our current risk assessment. 
• Brief your pupils before their visit and ask them to respect others whilst inside the building. Please remember that you are responsible for your group and you should remain with them at all times. 
• Remember to book the lunch space if you need to. The space is available for 30 minutes per group