Ashtead Common
Ashtead Estate Office, Woodfield Road, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DU
Description
Guided by expert rangers, visitors will be taken on a 3 mile walk to experience the results of a three week Roman villa and tile-kiln excavation by the volunteers from the Surrey Archaeological Society. See this year's finds, hear from the archaeologists, and treat yourself to tea and cake (donations to local charity).
Directions
Cross over level crossing heading away from village, Common is before you, turn left along Woodfield Road and Estate Office is on left after 150m.
Public Transport Details
RAIL - the estate office is within 2 mins walk of Ashtead station.
Opening Times
Saturday 11th September: Tour 1000, 1200 & 1400
Sunday 12th September: Tour 1000, 1200 & 1400
Pre-Booking Required
Pre-booking required, telephone 01372 279083 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Access
Not wheelchair accessible.
Additional Information
Max 40 per walk. Voluntary donations for refreshments to local charity. Copies of a free children's quiz (A Georgian Detective Trail in the Mole Valley) are available from Mole Valley Libraries, Leatherhead HelpShop, Dorking Halls and to download at http://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=9053. Find out about Georgian Mole Valley and have fun at the same time! The quiz is particularly suitable for 8-11 year olds and there will be a prize for the winning child's entry submitted by 17 September.
Organised By
Mole Valley District Council
Website
http://www.leatherhead.com
http://www.mole-valley.gov.uk
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