Tales From the River: Guided History Walk

Tales From the River: Guided History Walk

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the river and discover its importance to the villages of Honington and Sapiston.

By The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers LPS

Date and time

Location

Honington & Sapiston village hall

Bardwell Road Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1RU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

Join this short leisurely walk and hear tales of historic river recreation and heritage while taking in the sights and sounds of the river Blackbourne today. We will share stories gathered from local people about swimming, fishing, boating and having fun in the rivers, and see sites of industrial and social history before returning to the Village Hall for teas, coffees and biscuits.


Where: Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road, Sapiston, IP31 1RU

When: Sunday 10th August 1-4pm (including time for refreshments afterwards)

Distance: 1.9 miles / 3 km

Booking: Free, booking required.

Parking: Parking is available in the Village Hall car park behind the Hall.

Accessibility:

  • Easy walking with possible muddy stretches by the river.
  • Narrow paths in some places.

Easy walking with possible muddy stretches by the river. Wear clothing and footwear suitable for an outdoor environment and for the weather, including waterproofs or sun protection if needed.

Organized by

The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers LPS

The Brecks Fen Edge & Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme is a new initiative delivering 24+ Archaeology, History and Nature focused projects that engage communities, schools and interest groups in understanding, conserving and celebrating the unique heritage of the Brecks' fen edge and river corridors.

The Scheme outputs will concentrate on the history and biodiversity of the river corridors and key fen edge and freshwater habitats within The Brecks, with the aim of delivering real understanding of water-based heritage and conservation issues, and positive conservation changes on the ground. This area encompasses a unique area in East Anglia with an incredible and much-overlooked landscape.

Free
Aug 10 · 1:00 PM GMT+1