Dorset Group Visit to Coombe Keynes

Event details

Saturday 18 May, 11am - 4pm 

Join the Dorset Group on a visit to the historic hamlet of Coombe Keynes, with its rich local history stretching back before the Domesday Book.   

On our visit we'll explore the beautiful Holy Rood Church, which is now redundant and in the care of the Coombe Keynes Trust. Parts of the church date to the thirteenth century, including the tower with its pyramidical roof, while much of the rest of the building was substantially rebuilt in the Victorian era.

After a buffet lunch, we’ll take a short walk to see the village, discuss its local geology, and take a closer look at one or two historic buildings in the hamlet.  

Programme 

11am – Meet at Holy Rood Church for refreshments and discussion  
12pm – Talk about the church and the establishment, achievement and ambitions of the Coombe Keynes Trust  
1pm – Buffet lunch 
2pm – Introduction to the history of the village and local geology, followed by a short walk to see the village and look at one or two of the older buildings  

You will need 

Please wear sturdy footwear. 

How to get there

The church has no parking, although a space is available for attendees with limited mobility, and we hope to distribute parking around private spaces in the village.  

For those who would prefer to use public transport, Coombe Keynes is only a short distance from Wool Station (SWR). If you need a lift from the station, please email Dorset@spab.org.uk and we will arrange ridesharing.  

Accessibility

This visit will include significant periods of standing and walking, sometimes on uneven surfaces.  
 
Lunch is provided and we can cater for dietary restrictions, if indicated on the booking form.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

Photo credit: Peter Brachi