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Heritage Open Days: Little legs archaeology walk

Discover the archaeology hidden all around us with these guided walks.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Join us and discover the hidden landscape of our ancestors at Godolphin with these free archaeology walks.

Handle flint arrowheads, explore ancient rituals and discover how to find things left for us to find.

These guided walks will take place on both weekends of Heritage Open Days with a 2pm start, and be approximately 45 -60 minutes long.

These tours will run from Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September.

The walks are approximately 1 mile and might be on stoned paths, or through fields. Ground conditions can be extremely muddy, especially in the Autumn so stout footwear is a must.

Please wear sensible footwear and suitable clothing, and bring your own water/refreshments. Look out for our walking guides at the meeting point.

Dogs on leads are welcome. This event is free.

Please note: walks are subject to cancellation based on adverse weather conditions and volunteer availability.

Please call ahead if you are visiting specifically for this walk.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Due to the terrain, this walk is not wheelchair accessible. This walk includes inclined terrain and stile crossings. The pace is slow and gentle, so fitness levels can be accommodated.

Meeting point

Please meet by the barn behind the Piggery Tea Room at 1:40pm for a 2pm start.

Suitability for children

Suitable for children.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sensible footwear and suitable clothing, and bring your own water/refreshments.

Other

Please note that this walks will be weather dependant, due to potential muddy conditions and subject to volunteer availability. Please call ahead if you intend to visit specifically for this walk.

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