Sunday 9 June
Tour of Thornborough Henges
We are pleased to share that our brilliant volunteers will be hosting a series of tours through Great Big Green Week, where you can experience the magic and wonder of this brilliant site.
Step into the bright and vibrant landscape and see nature and history come together as one.
Event Overview
Thornborough Henges, New Ln, West Tanfield, Ripon, UK
Event type
- •Free event
- •Outdoor event
Additional information
Meeting at the entrance gates to the Central Henge, our volunteers will take you on a guided walk around the site to get to know the history and inspiring stories of the Henges.
Please note that the tours involve a large amount of walking on uneven ground and take place on an open site, so please do wrap up warm!
Parking: A very small amount of layby parking is available at the entrance gates to the Central and Southern Henge. What3words location: ///guards.remission.star (Grid Reference: SE 28635 79363). Please park respectfully and safely.
Access: The Central and Southern henges are accessed through gates. Footpaths around the site are relatively flat, but uneven and grassy. The northern henge is closed whilst we carry out essential works.
Dogs: Dogs on short leads are welcome. Please ensure you clean up after them.
Please be aware: Farm livestock is likely to be present.
More about English Heritage Green Week
The UK’s biggest celebration of climate change action is happening this summer and English Heritage is excited to be involved.
This year, we’re looking forward to celebrating Great Big Green Week at more than 10 of our sites. June is one of the best months of the year to enjoy our glorious gardens, with our visitors having the chance to learn more about how we’re caring for them in a sustainable way. Highlights of the week include clay workshops at Walmer Castle, a pot-painting and seed-sowing workshop at Brodsworth Hall and a willow-weaving workshop at Witley Court.
We can learn so much about sustainability from the ways in which our sites were managed in the past. Many of our gardens have a long history of sustainable practices which arose out of necessity, such as crop rotation, water management and seasonal food production. At Audley End, for example, the walled garden was specifically designed to provide shelter and protection from harsh weather, allowing the growing season for fruit and vegetables to be extended. We’re excited to share stories like these with our visitors.
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