This is the key information about timings and locations for the Sarum Stones Tour 2023 and should coincide with info sent to members by email.

For a Google map showing locations, see this link.

Saturday: Travelling to Salisbury

Itinerary for the journey up to Salisbury, with several stops arranged.

12 noon: Dance at Sherborne near Abbey precinct

• 11:45 meet at Digby Tap;
• Dance near the Abbey; then lunch at the Digby Tap.
• Local map: Sherborne

2pm: Depart Sherborne and drive to Shaftesbury (30 min drive).

• 2:45: Dance in Shaftesbury - outside Gold Hill Museum, High Street;
• 3:15: Optional tea & cake at Shaftsbury Abbey Museum and Garden, Park Lane (closes at 4pm).
• Local map: Shaftesbury

4:30pm: Depart Shaftesbury, head for Salisbury

• Shaftesbury is half an hour from Salisbury, giving time for people to check into accommodation.

6:00pm: Meet at Barford Inn

• The Barford Inn, Barford St Martin, Salisbury SP3 4AB
• Local map: Barford Inn
• Meal for those that have booked;
• Opportunity for song & music session, informal dancing;
• Meet up with our hosts Sarum Morris;
• Not in kit (DM logo shirts etc would be nice).

Sunday Tour Details

The timings for the Sunday are approximately:

9:45: Meet at Stonehenge

• Parking is free (for car registration numbers provided).

10.00-10.40: Dance outside the visitor centre; then catch bus to the stones

11.00-11.30: Dance near Stonehenge stones

11.45-12.30: Travel to Avebury

• We travel in our own cars;
• Parking is free for National Trust and English Heritage members. Pay & Display if not.

12.30-1.30: Lunch at the Red Lion in Avebury village

2.00- 4.00: Dance in Avebury

• Outside the tea room in the National Trust courtyard.

4.30: Depart