Dorset Group Visit to Coombe Keynes
Dorset Group Visit to Coombe Keynes
£10 Members
Event details
Saturday 18 May, 11am - 4pm
Join the Dorset Group on a visit to the historic hamlet of Coombe Keynes, with its rich local history stretching back before the Domesday Book.
On our visit we'll explore the beautiful Holy Rood Church, which is now redundant and in the care of the Coombe Keynes Trust. Parts of the church date to the thirteenth century, including the tower with its pyramidical roof, while much of the rest of the building was substantially rebuilt in the Victorian era.
After a buffet lunch, we’ll take a short walk to see the village, discuss its local geology, and take a closer look at one or two historic buildings in the hamlet.
Programme
| 11am | Meet at Holy Rood Church for refreshments and discussion |
| 12pm | Talk about the church and the establishment, achievement and ambitions of the Coombe Keynes Trust |
| 1pm | Buffet lunch |
| 2pm | Introduction to the history of the village and local geology, followed by a short walk to see the village and look at one or two of the older buildings |
| 4pm | Event ends |
You will need
Please wear sturdy footwear and sunhats or rain jackets (or both!) depending on the weather.
How to get there
If you're coming by public transport, Coombe Keynes is a short distance from Wool Station on South Western Railway. If you need a lift from the station, please email dorset@spab.org.uk and we will arrange a ride share.
If you're driving, please park in the village. There is one parking space available at the church for attendees with limited mobility.
Accessibility
This visit will include significant periods of standing and walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces.
Lunch is provided and we can cater for dietary restrictions, if indicated on the booking form.
Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.
We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.
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Photo credit: Peter Brachi
