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The Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland

 

Scheduled Excursions 2024

 
The Society organises a programme of summer excursions to a variety of sites in Durham and Northumberland and beyond. Since 2012 we have also organised an annual extended excursion further afield, with trips to Chester (2012), Chepstow (2013), Leominster (2014), Ipswich/East Anglia (2015), Portsmouth and its hinterland (2016), North Wales including Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Penrhyn castles and the Great Orme prehistoric copper mine (2017), the Aldbrough Roman site (2018) and Bath (2022).

If you enjoy visits to places of historical and archaeological importance, and the company of a friendly and enthusiastic group of like-minded people, why not join us? Find out how to become a member here: www.aasdn.org.uk/membership.

Vindolanda Roman Fort, Northumberland.
 
Excursions...

Please note that, while the Society will do all it can to ensure the safety of its members, all trips are undertaken at your own risk. For insurance purposes, attendees on trips must be members of the Society. Walking shoes are recommended for trips. Numbers on trips may be limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you provide an email address, your place will be confirmed by email. Bookings are non-refundable unless in exceptional circumstances. Please be aware that photographs may be taken for inclusion on Society social media, publicity and publications, if you do not wish to be included please let us know on the day.

For more information about our excursions please email: archandarch.dandn@gmail.com.


Date Event Description
Wednesday
5 June -
Tuesday 11th June 2024.
South West Wales

A limited number of places are still available for the Society's major excursion in 2024 which will be a seven-day visit to South West Wales focussing on Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Based at the modern Ty Celtic hotel located on the Milford Haven waterfront, the itinerary will include visits to St David's cathedral, Pembroke town and its castle (birthplace of Henry VII), Picton Castle, Dinefwr and Newton House, Carmarthen town and the historic Stackpole estate. Impressive historic sites, wonderful coastal views and good company are guaranteed.

The excursion dates are Wednesday June 5 - Tuesday 11. Prices are: Singles = £1,250, two sharing = £997 per person.

For further information and/or to express an interest please contact David Mason - mason474@btinternet.com.





 
The Architectural and Archaeological Society of Durham and Northumberland
 




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