Jersey

The jewel of the channel islands, a tour of beautiful Jersey and its outstanding Megalithic Architecture, not least of all: La Hougue Bie. Although the majority of the monuments we visit are from the Neolithic, many are multi-period sites and landscapes and this is discussed in great detail. For example we will be visiting Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman, Medieval and World War Two sites, as well as the magnificent Neolithic structures.

Isle of Man

Here we discover Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Viking & Medieval monument and settlement sites. There are many landmarks to spot whilst travelling around this most famous of Isles. One of the highlights being Cashtal Yn Ard, which has a small collection of cup-marks on one of its entrance stones that can only been seen with the setting sunlight. We also experience other chambered tombs, standing stones and a splendid collection of Celtic crosses.

Pembrokeshire

A winter sunshine weekend of touring South West Wales visiting spectacular sites such as Pentre Ifan, and also a selection of less well known but enchanting burial chamber monuments. This part of Wales is packed with fascinating towns, castles and pre-historic sites. Always lots of fantastic photographic opportunity with dramatic skies and rugged landscapes.

Anglesey

A weekend of exploring this island off the coast of North Wales, which has a large selection of Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic sites. We will see Rock Art similar to that found in Ireland and discover evidence of Iron Age and Roman activity. With the Snowdonia mountain range as spectacular backdrop on the mainland this Archaeology Safari will be packed full of information and has the potential for new discoveries!

Cumbria

The rugged and romantic landscape of the Lake District presents much evidence, hidden away amongst the peaks and at the sides of the wooded valleys, of the Neolithic axe industry and Rock Art panels. For most visitors to Cumbria the countryside and lakeside towns are all they experience, but to the Archaeologist and enthusiast the area abounds with the evidence of pre-historic culture and economics. From the heart of the lakes area we explore Henges, Stone Circles, Burial Cairns, Rock Art and stone axe factory sites.

Cornwall

The course granite, rugged coastline and the strong light of Cornwall are well known to artists and photographers as an inspirational landscape in the South West of Britain. Although the area has yielded tin and other metals on an industrial scale much of the pre-historic archaeology has remained due to the problems of cultivation on the thin soils. Experience the huge Neolithic chambered Cairn of Ballowal up the coast from Lands End and a large selection of the Burial Chambers, Standing Stones, Circles and settlement sites as we wind our way through the narrow lanes of beautiful Cornwall.

Orkney

The Orkney islands contain extraordinary examples of pre-historic life and death and the majority of the sites are well preserved and presented. A tour of the islands visiting exceptional Chambered Tombs, Stone Circles, Standing Stones, Brochs and Earth-houses. To include the Skara Brae Neolithic settlement, Maes Howe, the Ring of Brodgar and the Grain Earth-house.

Ireland

We explore a selection of the spectacular Neolithic cemetery sites that contain a large proportion of all the Megalithic Rock Art in Europe. North and West from Dublin to the spectacular bend of the Boyne Passage-tombs and also Loughcrew, Fourknocks and Tara. This Archaeology Safari is truly outstanding, one of the best ways to increase your knowledge of the Irish and Atlantic Europe Passage Grave culture that pre-dates the Pyramids of Egypt.

Spain

In search of Andalusia - This 4 day field trip will be visiting a number of the larger burial chambers, mostly of the gallery grave type that show signs of a restricted access design. There will be a special tour of a cave complex, which contains some outstanding examples of Palaeolithic and Neolithic art. The small (12-14) size group will explore Iberian settlement sites, some interesting examples of Roman architecture and there will be an opportunity to swim in the Roman sulphur baths at Hedionda. All guided by expert archaeologists, starting out each day from superb accommodation up in the hills of Andalusia. There will also be time to enjoy the old and new shops as well as wonder at the huge bridge across the gorge in Ronda.