Walk through landscapes. Discover stories. Connect with the past.

 

Archaeology Explore is an immersive digital platform created by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) using Geovey, where you can uncover the archaeology that surrounds us, whether you’re out on a walk or exploring from home.

 

 

Who We Are

The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) is a UK wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We believe that archaeology connects us, by uncovering the stories of people and places, we learn more about who we are and how we can shape the future.

 

Through our events, campaigns, and community work, we champion archaeology that is meaningful, inclusive, and accessible. Archaeology Explore is just one way we’re helping more people engage with the historic environment around them.

 

 

What is Geovey?

Geovey, developed by Nautoguide Ltd, is an interactive mapping platform that allows people to build digital experiences on real-world maps. It enables you to follow curated trails, engage with audio and video content, and explore archaeology in a new and accessible way.

 

With Geovey, you can walk outdoors and use your phone to follow a live map, or you can explore fully online with your laptop or tablet.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Explore Our Walks

You can choose from a growing collection of digital walks and mapped stories. Each walk is carefully created by archaeologists, heritage professionals, and local communities to highlight places of archaeological and cultural significance.

 

Whether you’re out in the countryside or sitting at home, these walks offer insight, inspiration, and connection.

 

• 1. Choose a walk
• 2. Open it on your device
• 3. Follow the route and explore rich stories, photos, and recordings
• 4. Share your experience! Snap photos, connect with others along the way, and tell us about your journey by tagging @archaeologyuk on social media. We’d love to see where archaeology takes you!

 

 

 

Places of Memory and Meaning

Our Places of Memory and Meaning collection brings together powerful personal connections to archaeology from across the UK and beyond. These are sites chosen by the people we've met through our work: archaeologists, community groups, young people, volunteers, and Festival of Archaeology participants.

 

Each place tells a unique story.

It might be where someone unearthed their first artefact, stood in awe of ancient ruins, or felt a deep connection to the past through family history. Some are well-known landmarks; others are quiet, forgotten corners rich with meaning.

 

Together, they form a map of what archaeology means to people, rooted in memory, place, and passion.

 

 

 

 

Wherever you are, there’s a story around you. Start exploring and let archaeology lead the way.