Secrets of Stoney Littleton Long Barrow and its Landscape

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is one of the country’s finest accessible examples of a Neolithic chambered tomb. Dating from about 3500 BC, it is 30 metres long and has multiple burial chambers open to view.
For the first time , English Heritage will be offering exclusive tours of Stoney Littleton Long Barrow. Find out about the fascinating history of this site and the stunning landscape around it.
Tours will be held during the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival, on 11 and 12 September at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. The tours last approx 1.5 hours. Booking is essential
There is a small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately one mile from Wellow. Your tour guide will meet you at the carpark. Further information on directions can be found here https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stoney-littleton-long-barrow/
Please note the walk to the site is a moderate up hill 1/4 mile climb with five stiles to cross. The route can be muddy in places, so we recommend sturdy footwear.
Sheep are regularly grazing the fields en route, so please keep dogs on a lead. Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before your tour is due to start.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:

10:30 & 14:30

Thursday 12 September:

10:30 & 14:30

Location & directions

Stoney Littleton Long Barrow, Wellow, Somerset, BA2 8NR

Directions:

There is a small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately one mile from Wellow. Your tour guide will meet you at the carpark. Further information on directions can be found here https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stoney-littleton-long-barrow/

Contact on day:

Ginny Slade

Telephone number:

+447880480811

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is essential via Eventbrite

Booking contact name:

Ginny Slade

Booking telephone number:

+447880480811

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secrets-of-stoney-littleton-long-barrow-and-its-landscape-guide-tours-tickets-966311161697

Alternative booking website:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stoney-littleton-long-barrow/

Booking opens:

30 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

10 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note the walk to the site is a moderate up hill 1/4 mile climb with five stiles to cross. The route can be muddy in places, so we recommend sturdy footwear.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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