Heather, Hay, Houses, Health - Guided Walk
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2EJ
Starting at "the longest railway halt" in Britain, and finishing at "the smallest High Street", there will be stops to consider various subjects including the natural history of the Great Southern Heath, the dramatic impact of the Victorian railway system, and what remains of the original roads and buildings designed and built by William Webb, the so-called "Father of Ashley Heath". Webb (1862-1930), a Surrey estate agent already well known for his successful 'Garden First' housing development on the edge of South London, moved to Bournemouth in 1920, bought 1500 acres of heathland near Ringwood, and began to build the 'Hampshire Heath Garden Estate'. His book 'Heather Hay Houses Health' was published in 1929 to explain his vision for the new village.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1230 | Fully booked
Location & directions
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2EJ
- Directions:
- Full location details will be shown on ticket
- Contact on day:
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
- Telephone number:
- +441202888992
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Please book via www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2024
- Booking contact name:
- Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
- Booking telephone number:
- +441202888992
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2024
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.edht.org.uk
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2024 11:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 12 Sep 2024 10:00 AM
Accessibility details
A mostly level walk of approximately 2 hours, mostly on pavements, but with some gravel footpaths that could be muddy if it has been raining. Please wear sensible shoes.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 16
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
