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|  Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:11
Too many of these to put on the site pages or in the main news. With thanks to Coldrum for tracking these down.
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| Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:13
Avebury Winter Warmers , 06th and 13th December 2011
Tuesday, 06 December 2011 10:30 am - 12:30 pm All Tickets £10
Tuesday, 13 December 2011 10:30 am - 12:30 pm All Tickets £10
Join Archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall for a winter ramble followed by festive treats and the chance to browse and take advantage of a special seasonal discount in our National Trust shop.
More Information: The visitor services team, 01672 539250, avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk
Avebury Winter Warmers (Avebury: Year of Time)
Join Archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall for a winter ramble followed by festive treats and the chance to browse and take advantage of a special seasonal discount in our National Trust shop.
More Information: The visitor services team, 01672 539250, avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk
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| Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:14
Stonehenge Landscape Neolithic New Year walk,Sunday, 08 January 2012
Neolithic New Year walk
Sunday, 08 January 2012 10am - 3pm Adult £6
Welcome in 2011 by discovering the astonishing Stone Age on a walk around the ancient monuments of the Stonehenge landscape.
Why did people start to build massive monuments 6,000 years ago? Discover the astonishing Stone Age on a relaxed ramble around Stonehenge Down. Our route of around six miles will take us to Neolithic enigmas including Durrington Walls and the Stonehenge Cursus.
More Information: Lucy Evershed, 01980 664780, stonehenge@nationaltrust.org.uk
# Booking Essential 0844 249 1895
A 5% booking fee applies. Phone lines are open Mon to Fri 9am-5.30pm, plus Sat and Sun 9am-4pm.Booking Fee Applies
# Wrap up warm against the January weather - we recommend plenty of layers and stout footwear. Bring a packed lunch and a hot drink.
# Meet at the Stonehenge car park SP4 7DE (not NT) by the two 'touching stones' at the top of the slope that leads down towards the Stonehenge Cafe.
# Dogs on leads welcome
# Accompanied children welcome, free.
# Access is by pedestrian and farm gates; the terrain is grassland and trackways, often uneven underfoot; watch for animal burrows. Cattle and sheep graze the gently sloping downs.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-events-find_event.htm?uuid=7b869b7e-18bd-494a-ad96-4855905c1a1a
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| Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:15
Stonehenge Landscape: Ramble with a Ranger, Sunday, 15 January 2012
Sunday, 15 January 2012 10:30 am - 1pm Adult £4
A mid winter, ranger led, walk looking at the past and future of this ancient landscape
More Information: Ben Cooke, 07792 034532, ben.cooke@nationaltrust.org.uk
# Booking Essential 0844 249 1895
5% of the customers purchase priceBooking Fee Applies
# Normal Admission Charges Apply
# Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.
# Meet at the Stonehenge Car Park SP4 7DE (not NT). We're meeting at the two 'touching stones' at the top of the slope that leads down towards the Stonehenge Cafe.
# Dogs on leads welcome
# accompanied children welcome
# Access is by pedestrian and farm gates; the terrain is mostly grassland and trackways, uneven underfoot. Accessible W.C. in car park.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-events-find_event.htm?uuid=eca789a6-3b25-411b-8b60-50e395f84cef
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| Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:15
Stonehenge Birding bumble: Coneybury Hill, Friday, 10 February 2012
Birding bumble: Coneybury Hill
Friday, 10 February 2012 9am - 11:30 am Adult £4
Watch for winter birds in the seldom visited southern half of the World Heritage Site.
Join birder Nigel Cope on a walk south of Stonehenge, in search of winter birds and brown hares. This walk, amidst mixed farmland and woodland, is around three miles.
More Information: Lucy Evershed, 01980 664780, stonehenge@nationaltrust.org.uk
# Booking Essential 0844 249 1895
A 5% booking fee applies. Phone lines are open Mon to Fri 9am-5.30pm, plus Sat and Sun 9am-4pm.Booking Fee Applies
# Bring binoculars. Please dress for the weather and wear stout footwear. Wrap up warm ' it gets chilly up on the downs!
# Meeting at a layby on Stonehenge Road, at OS grid reference SU 144 415.
# Accompanied older children welcome, free
# Access is by pedestrian and farm gates; the terrain is mostly trackways and field edges, uneven underfoot. No toilets on route.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-events/w-events-find_event.htm?c=1
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| Posted 02-12-2011 at 16:16
Stonehenge Landscape Winter archaeology walks, February/March 2012
Winter archaeology walk
Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site with a guide and discover hidden histories, ancient mysteries and winter wildlife.
Enjoy a winter afternoon walk up on the downs learning about the ancient archaeology of the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and the area's varied wildlife. On this three mile walk with views of the stone circle, we'll visit ancient earthworks that have revealed much about the people who once lived and celebrated here. Talking points include the Cursus, the many and varied barrows, and an ancient avenue connecting ceremonial centres.
More Information: Lucy Evershed, 01980 664780, stonehenge@nationaltrust.org.uk
# Dress for the weather - wrap up warm as it gets chilly up on the downs - and wear stout footwear. You may like to bring a drink and a snack.
# Meeting at the Stonehenge car park SP4 7DE (not NT) by the two 'touching stones' at the top of the slope that leads down towards the Stonehenge Cafe.
# Dogs on leads welcome
# Accompanied children welcome, free
# Although your guide will tell you about it, this walk doesn't visit the Stone Circle. You might like to visit it before the walk; NT members are admitted free.
# Access is by pedestrian and farm gates; the terrain is mostly grassland and trackways, often uneven underfoot. Cattle and sheep graze the gently sloping downs.
Saturday, 04 February 2012 2pm - 4:30 pm Adult £3
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Saturday, 18 February 2012 2pm - 4:30 pm Adult £3
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Saturday, 03 March 2012 2pm - 4:30 pm Adult £3
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Saturday, 17 March 2012 2pm - 4:30 pm Adult £3
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