Tours of Thornborough Henges

We are pleased to share that our brilliant volunteers will be hosting a series of tours every month, where you can experience the magic and wonder of this brilliant site. 

Tours will be taking place every Friday and Sunday at 11 am. 

Spaces are limited so please book by clicking here: BOOKING FORM

Please note: the tours are reliant on the availability of our volunteers and in very inclement weather the tour may not go ahead. Due to the open nature of the site, please wrap up warm and wear footwear suitable for uneven ground.

Festival of Archaeology - Talk by Dr Jan Harding

Join either a morning or an afternoon 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 4000-1500 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 enjoy an optional English Heritage guided walk. The event is free, but places are limited and those wishing to join the Guided Tour will need to select the 'Talk & Tour' ticket.

Reserve your ticket here.

Festival of Archaeology - Guided Tours

Come and join a knowledgeable English Heritage volunteer for a guided tour of Thornborough's Central Henge an various dates throughout the Festival.

Learn about the rich archaeological Thornborough landscape and the formation of the henges, as well as the trade in stone axes and flints.   Find out about why the Henges are considered Sacred, and their links to the sky, and the river as well as their place as a sacred site today.  Also hear about the current plans for protecting and restoring the rare Magnesian Limestone grassland on the bank of the central henge.  Tours start at the Central Henge information board and last approximately one hour although they can overrun. There is limited parking on the side of the road between the central and south henge.

To reserve your space, please click here: BOOKING LINK 

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our tours, please email thornboroughvolunteerteam@english-heritage.org.uk