Children unearthed and rebuilt replica artefacts in the museum's specially designed excavation zones, earning their own archaeologist certificates by the end of the 45-minute sessions.
Run by Lancashire County Council’s Museum Service, the free sessions proved popular with local families and were fully booked, with parents praising the “fun and educational” activities.
Take a look at some of the best pictures from the day in our gallery below:
5. Junior Archaeologist Dig Pits at Clitheroe Castle Museum
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Junior Archaeologist Dig Pits at Clitheroe Castle Museum
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
7. Junior Archaeologist Dig Pits at Clitheroe Castle Museum
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
8. A rare exhibition called 'Hidden Hoards' at Clitheroe Castle Museum
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
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