Follow in the Footsteps of the Romans

Easy Walk following part of the original A1 or Ermine Street around Woodlands. Learn about Woodlands House, the building of the model village of Woodlands and fascinating facts about All Saints Church. Event expected to last approximately 2 hours.

Join Doncaster Civic Trust on a morning walk along part of the original A1- Ermine Street - as it leaves Doncaster and heads north to Castleford. Learn a little about the country house "Woodlands" after which the village is named. We will also be calling at All Saints Church, Woodlands where refreshments will be available (voluntary bucket collection) and to learn from the Revd Stephen Gardner about the building of this unique Model village and some interesting facts on the church, funded by Charles Thelluson of Brodsworth Hall and consecrated in 1913.

Sections of the walk may be muddy so appropriate footwear is advised.

Meet at the car park, Woodlands Park Hall (adjacent to Jumaira on the Great North Road, Woodlands

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September: 10.00am start

Location & directions

Great North Road, Woodlands, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7RA

Car park adjacent to the Woodlands Park Club and Jumaira Restaurant entrance from A638 Great North Road

Contact on day:

Rowena Mellows

Telephone number:

+447749240257

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

The walk is limited to 25 people so booking is required

Booking email:

dct.membershipsecretary@gmail.com

Accessibility details

Parts of the walk may be muddy so appropriate footwear is advised. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour: 25

Est. tour duration: 2 hour(s)