Venue Description

Get hands-on with history at DIG! DIG is an archaeological adventure, perfect for young explorers aged 5–12! With help from the friendly team, you’ll uncover some of York’s most fascinating stories, buried underground for nearly 2,000 years! DIG is split into three zones: Learn, Uncover, and Explore, each one taking you through a different part of the archaeological journey. Whether it’s your first time digging or you’re already into archaeology, there’s something here for everyone! Kids can dig down deep (in synthetic, no mess soil) to discover artefacts from the four major periods of York’s fascinating history. An Archaeologist is on hand to answer your questions on your finds & help you piece together what it would have been like to live in the past! Prices and opening times can be found here: https://digyork.com/visit-dig/

Accessibility

Wide entrance doors, accessible height admissons desk, lift to first floor, hand rail on stairs, accessible toilets, ramps to access some areas of the guided tour, full wheelchair access. (numbers may be limited per tour), large print guides (exhibition only), small number of ear defenders.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://digyork.com/visit-dig/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://digyork.com/files/2014/10/DIG-Accessibility.pdf

Awards List

VAQAS, Certificate of excellence award from Trip Advisor, Welcome Accolade from VAQAS.

Toilets

We have one standard accessible toilet located past the admissions desk towards the back of the building. It is only accessible with a Radar key, however, the admissions staff can give you access to it. This toilet has; a left hand transfer space, support rails next to the toilet, emergency pull chord and accessible height sink with lever taps. It has a wide door and no steps to enter.

Staff

All DIG staff have completed the Welcome All training which is accredited by Welcome to Excellence. Some staff have basic BSL training and some have Autism awareness training and Guide training for visitors with Visual Impairments.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the DIG. DIG has a small sensory garden which can be used by all visitors.

Other assistance dog facilities

Dog bowls are available at the front desk; please ask a member of staff.