Ashington Churchyard Exploration

WALK TITLE: ASHINGTON CHURCHYARD EXPLORATION

A guided walk around Ashington’s Churchyard to learn the stories of people who shaped the Village history.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

What can one village churchyard tell us about Ashington’s past?

Join So, What happened? for a guided walk around Ashington Parish Church and churchyard. Discover the history of the church and hear the stories of five or six former residents whose lives illuminate the changing village around them. Blending local, social and military history, this 60–90 minute walk explores the people behind the names—their families, occupations, experiences and connections with events beyond Ashington. No specialist knowledge is needed: just curiosity about the stories hidden in a familiar place.

AT A GLANCE PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Ashington Parish Church

MEETING POINT: Memorial bench at the corner of Church Close / Foster lane

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 60 - 90 mins

DISTANCE: Short - The walk takes place within the Churchyard

TERRAIN: Flat, Grassy.

ACCESSIBILITY: The churchyard is relatively flat and offers relatively easy walking although it is undulating and there are a few trip hazards. Most of the walk takes place on grass so the ground can be damp if there has been recent rain.

SUITABLE GROUP SIZE: Suitable for groups of upto 15 People

INDICATIVE PRIVATE GROUP PRICE: £120.00.