This year marks the silver jubilee of the archaeological site near Peterborough, and to mark the end of its season, the site held a celebratory dinner in the city.

The charity held the fund-raising night on Friday at the Great Northern Hotel, and among the guests was Flag Fen founder, and regular on Channel Four’s Time Team, Professor Francis Pryor.

The site has uncovered plenty of bronze age artefacts over the past quarter of a century, and hundreds of schoolchildren and their families have visited the centre to learn about Peterborough’s past.

About 120 people turned up on the night, and it was hoped that more than £4,000 was raised.

Today, fund-raiser Tina Lindsay said: “Reaching our 25th anniversary is an incredible achievement, and something to really celebrate.

“I think that one of the greatest achievements has been our educational programme, which sees many school visits every year.

“All the children seem to enjoy it, and often go home begging their parents to bring them back.”

The museum has now closed to the public for the winter, although school visits will continue to take place throughout the year.