Archaeologists will teach people tricks of the trade during an excavation of one of Henry VIII’s palaces in the grounds of a mansion.

People will have a chance to delve into the past of the borough while watching experts at work as part of the encountering Elsyng event.

The palace stood within what is now the estate of Forty Hall, and experts will give families the chance to learn different techniques and get their hands dirty at the stately home in Forty Hill, Enfield, on Sunday, July 19.

There will also be an expert-led tour of the site, a historical treasure hunt, family crafts and quizzes and a local history book sale.

Enfield council’s cabinet member for community organisations and culture, Councillor Yasemin Brett, said: “This is a great way to step back in time and find out more about Enfield’s rich history and heritage in a fun, interesting and engaging way.

“We want to make history fun, get kids interested in our past and show them that our borough has a rich, varied and fascinating history just waiting to be explored in more depth.”