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Discover the past, shape the future. Through hands-on workshops and assemblies, we spark curiosity and foster a love for archaeology and heritage in children.

18/09/2026

🧡 FREE new history resources 🧡

Need a little help with your next primary history research project?

Our new resources for ages 7-11 are packed with research prompts, activities and templates to make planning and resourcing easier.

Download yours now 🧡

17/09/2026

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We love hearing what schools think of our archaeology workshops!

At AB Heritage Explorers, we’re passionate about bringing history to life and inspiring the next generation.

Interested in an archaeology workshop for your school or community group? Please get in touch with us 🧡

13/07/2026

🧡 Aerial Photography 🧡

09/07/2026

🧡 New Resource 🧡

Mary Anning: A Detective of the Past!

Our brand-new Mary Anning: A Detective of the Past lesson is now available on Tes for Teachers!

Perfect for children aged 5–7, this engaging 90-minute lesson introduces pupils to the incredible story of Mary Anning while exploring the skills archaeologists use to investigate the past.

Children will:
🧡Examine fossils like real investigators
🧡Take part in a mini archaeological excavation
🧡Record their discoveries
🧡Use evidence to interpret the past

Packed with a ready-to-use lesson plan, PowerPoint, recording sheets and practical activities, it's ideal for classroom learning, enrichment days and STEM activities.

Bring curiosity, discovery and hands-on learning into your classroom!

03/07/2026

🧡 Kiln Remains 🧡

02/07/2026

🧡 Read all about it! 🧡

We're proud to have contributed an article to the latest issue of CIfA's magazine 'The Archaeologist'.

In the piece, Laura explores the aims of the AB Heritage Explorers programme and how it helps bridge the gap between education and commercial archaeology, inspiring the next generation to engage with the archaeology and heritage sector.

12/06/2026

🧡 Horse-Engines 🧡

Well done Elli and Martha! A fantastic piece of work.

01/06/2026

🧡 New Blog 🧡

This maybe of particular interest to Sunderland teachers 🧡

14/05/2026

Laura, our Outreach Manager, and her family recently enjoyed a fantastic day out at Hylton Castle for ‘The Battle for Sunderland’ reenactment! The English Civil War Society were amazing!

There was so much to see and do throughout the day, from battle reenactments and living history displays to interactive activities for all ages. Both children and adults had a brilliant time and came away having learnt so much about this fascinating period of history.

Events like these are such a wonderful way to bring heritage to life and inspire the next generation’s interest in the past!

20/04/2026

🧡 Exploring The Sheepfolds 🧡

We had a great time with this group of fabulous Explorers! We discovered so much about the heritage of the area. We excavated dig-pits to find out more about the Sheepfolds in the 1880s, analysed our findings and completed many challenges including designing and building our own 100 horse stable! Fantastic!

Address

Hope Street Exchange
Sunderland
SR13QD

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+443333448479

Website

http://www.abheritage.co.uk/, https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/LauraR?p=2

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