Festival of Archaeology at Thornborough, North Yorkshire
Multiple dates and times available
Come and find out more about Thornborough’s remarkable Neolithic and Bronze Age landscape on Saturday 18th July 2026. Join either a morning (10am-2pm) or an afternoon (1pm-5pm) session at West Tanfield Memorial Hall, West Tanfield, North Yorkshire, HG4 5JU. Each session consists of a talk by Dr Jan Harding, offering an overview of Thornborough’s development and use between 4000-1000 BC, followed by an opportunity to handle prehistoric finds from here and elsewhere. You can then drive the short distance to the henge monuments, and in the company of experts, enjoy a guided walk.
Location
West Tanfield Memorial Hall, West Tanfield, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5JU, United Kingdom
Additional location/direction information
After the talk attendees will travel the short distance by car to visit the monuments. Parking details will be provided on the day. The southern and central henges are accessed via a gate and consist of uneven grassland. The northern henge is also accessed by a gate, but sited in woodland. Paths around the monument are very uneven.
Schedule
Sat, 18 Jul
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Sat, 18 Jul
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Duration of event
4 hours
Additional booking information
Tickets are £5 each.
Additional fee information
The Eventbrite fee is £1.13 per ticket