Archaeological Tours of the Peak District II

Archaeological Tours of the Peak District II

A fantastic day out which will leave you enthralled by the Peak District's past as well as the spectacular scenery! We currently provide a number of archaeological tours based here in the Peak District. We are extremely lucky to live within a landscape that has meant the remains of many periods of time are reflected all around us. Once you know what you are looking for, you will never look at the landscape in the same way again! Choose from our general Archaeology in the Peaks tour, Prehistory in the Peak, or 10,000 Year in a Day. All our tours start and finish in Buxton Maximum of 7 people  We travel in comfort in our Mercedes Viano ​and we visit some of the most iconic as well as lesser known archaeological sites of the Peak District. Depending on the tour you choose, we explore the history and cultural heritage of the area taking in prehistoric sites such as henges and stone circles, medieval crosses and more. You'll learn to see the past in the landscape at every turn! There is some walking to do, so wear stout shoes or boots We'll provide refreshments - a selection of teas, coffee, water and snacks. Lunch is not provided We stop for lunch at a local pub where you will be able to experience warm and welcoming Peak District hospitality (extra cost).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - Mercedes Viano 🥤 Drink - Selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, water   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - as appropriate, including stout footwear ☂️ Waterproofs - as appropriate 📋 Other - Cash/card for pub lunch

Archaeological Tours of the Peak District I

Archaeological Tours of the Peak District I

A fantastic day out which will leave you enthralled by the Peak District's past as well as the spectacular scenery! We currently provide a number of archaeological tours based here in the Peak District. We are extremely lucky to live within a landscape that has meant the remains of many periods of time are reflected all around us. Once you know what you are looking for, you will never look at the landscape in the same way again! Choose from our general Archaeology in the Peaks tour, Prehistory in the Peak, or 10,000 Year in a Day. All our tours start and finish in Buxton Maximum of 7 people  We travel in comfort in our Mercedes Viano ​ We visit some of the most iconic as well as lesser known archaeological sites of the Peak District Depending on the tour you choose, we explore the history and cultural heritage of the area taking in prehistoric sites such as henges and stone circles, medieval crosses and more! You'll learn to see the past in the landscape at every turn! There is some walking to do, so wear stout shoes or boots We'll provide refreshments - a selection of teas, coffee, water and snacks. Lunch is not provided We stop for lunch at a local pub where you will be able to experience warm and welcoming Peak District hospitality (extra cost).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - Mercedes Viano 🥤 Drink - Selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, water   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - as appropriate, including stout footwear ☂️ Waterproofs - as appropriate 📋 Other - Cash/card for pub lunch

Archaeological Tours of the Peak District III

Archaeological Tours of the Peak District III

A fantastic day out which will leave you enthralled by the Peak District's past as well as the spectacular scenery! We currently provide a number of archaeological tours based here in the Peak District. We are extremely lucky to live within a landscape that has meant the remains of many periods of time are reflected all around us. Once you know what you are looking for, you will never look at the landscape in the same way again! Choose from our general Archaeology in the Peaks tour, Prehistory in the Peak, or 10,000 Year in a Day. All our tours start and finish in Buxton Maximum of 7 people  We travel in comfort in our Mercedes Viano ​ We visit some of the most iconic as well as lesser known archaeological sites of the Peak District Depending on the tour you choose, we explore the history and cultural heritage of the area taking in prehistoric sites such as henges and stone circles, medieval crosses and more! You'll learn to see the past in the landscape at every turn! There is some walking to do, so wear stout shoes or boots We'll provide refreshments - a selection of teas, coffee, water and snacks. Lunch is not provided We stop for lunch at a local pub where you will be able to experience warm and welcoming Peak District hospitality (extra cost).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - Mercedes Viano 🥤 Drink - Selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, water   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - as appropriate, including stout footwear ☂️ Waterproofs - as appropriate 📋 Other - Cash/card for pub lunch

Prehistory of the Peak I

Prehistory of the Peak I

This tour will focus on the prehistory of the Peak District. We will visit sites from the end of the last Ice Age to the Iron Age, taking in tombs, stone circles and hillforts. Tours start in Buxton and have a maximum of 7 people We travel in comfort in our Mercedes Viano ​ We visit some of the most iconic as well as lesser known archaeological sites of the Peak District Depending on the tour you choose, we explore the history and cultural heritage of the area taking in prehistoric sites such as henges and stone circles and more! You'll learn to see the past in the landscape at every turn! There is some walking to do, so wear stout shoes or boots We'll provide refreshments - a selection of teas, coffee, water and snacks. Lunch is not provided We stop for lunch at a local pub where you will be able to experience warm and welcoming Peak District hospitality (extra cost).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🥤 Drink - Tea coffee and water   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs

Prehistory of the Peak II

Prehistory of the Peak II

This tour will focus on the prehistory of the Peak District. We will visit sites from the end of the last Ice Age to the Iron Age, taking in tombs, stone circles and hillforts. Tours start in Buxton and have a maximum of 7 people We travel in comfort in our Mercedes Viano ​ We visit some of the most iconic as well as lesser known archaeological sites of the Peak District Depending on the tour you choose, we explore the history and cultural heritage of the area taking in prehistoric sites such as henges and stone circles and more! You'll learn to see the past in the landscape at every turn! There is some walking to do, so wear stout shoes or boots We'll provide refreshments - a selection of teas, coffee, water and snacks. Lunch is not provided We stop for lunch at a local pub where you will be able to experience warm and welcoming Peak District hospitality (extra cost).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation 🥤 Drink - Tea coffee and water   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs

10,000 Years in Day - Archaeology in the Peak District

10,000 Years in Day - Archaeology in the Peak District

This tour which we have developed to give you a fresh look at an old landscape. The day brings the past alive using the landscape of the National Park visiting sites that date from the end of the last Ice Age to WWII.  You will be picked up from a central location in Buxton and spend the day travelling through a landscape that has evidence of human activity over thousands of years and stopping at a number of points en route. ​  The tour will have a maximum of 7 participants. It will give you the chance to look in depth at what seems to be a familiar landscape. Most of the walking involved involves trackways and farm tracks, and a single short but strenuous climb. There are also several stiles and gateways to be negotiated, and there may be livestock in fields.  ​  We will stop for lunch at a pub (the cost of this is not included in the price).   Inclusions What's Included 🚆 Transportation - A Mercedes Viano will take you to the start and pick you up at the end   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - as appropriate, as well as walking boots whatever the weather ☂️ Waterproofs - as appropriate 🍴 Food - snacks, lunch will be available to buy at the pub 🥤 Drink 📋 Other - card/cash for lunch