Ancient Archaeology Alive: Bryn Celli Ddu Open Day

A celebration of prehistoric Wales and beyond

Bryn Celli Ddu and its surrounding landscape is truly magical. One of the most important aspects of being there is the fabulous surroundings: the monument is not only beautiful but is also one of the most important and best-preserved examples of a Neolithic passage tomb in Wales, dating to around 5,000 years old.

Come and find out more about this special place, and enjoy a day of living history, tours, exhibits, food demonstrations and a range of hands-on experimental archaeology activities for all the family.

Throughout the day, attendees will be invited to watch live flint knapping demonstrations with flint experts Ancient Crafts; take a bilingual archaeology tour of the monument with the famous punk antiquarian Rhys Mwyn; watch demonstrations of ancient pot and basket making techniques; through to finding out more about ancient natural dyes, ochre mineral paint pigments and the colourful geology of the island with Stone Science.