Cambridgeshire County Council’s Archaeological Field Unit and its Library Service will be holding a Children’s Archaeology Day at Whittlesey Library, on Saturday, April 26.

Throughout the day, children and their parents or carers, will be able to have a go at a range of different activities and even meet some “Romans”.

There will also be a free 40-minute activity session for children aged five to 11, which will run hourly throughout the day for which a ticket will be issued.

Free tickets are available from library staff or by booking in advance.

Call the library on 0845 045 5225. Places are limited so please get you ticket as soon as possible.

There is also an archaeological Odd Objects Quiz, which is running from now until Wednesday, April 23.

A prize will be presented to the winner on April 26.

County council archaeological outreach officer David Crawford-White said: “By organising the Children’s Archaeology Day we hope to introduce young people to the world of archaeology in an exciting way. The day should be great fun for all the family. The range of activities on offer is an excellent way to introduce archaeology to children and should be fun for adults as well.”

Senior librarian Louise Aldridge added: “Cambridgeshire Libraries is delighted to be hosting this wonderful event. We hope that it will promote Whittlesey Library as a community space in which exciting and innovative things happen.”

Cambridgeshire Archaeology organises a large range of public events, including guided walks and open days.

nFor more information and a free leaflet, call 01954 204191, or visit www. cambridgeshire.gov.uk/archaeology