Brochure

Sky and Landscape UK Weekend Courses

 The next courses will be announced in the New Year (January 2008). They will  explore an archaeological site in West Wales where evidence of prehistoric knowledge of the Sun and Moon exists.

Sky and Landscape Accommodation

We can send you a list of hotels and bed and breakfast if you wish.

These weekend courses are designed to enhance an ability to appreciate and assess ancient sites within the landscape. No previous qualifications are required. Enjoy learning in an unspoiled prehistoric landscape, peppered with cists, standing stones, cairns and some spectacular astronomic alignments.

Come and be part of this unfolding discovery in a truly wild and enchanting coastal landscape.

If you prefer, there is accommodation for camper vans caravans or tents in the summer, by prior arrangement.

It is possible to extend your weekend so that you can take in more of this spectacular region of Wales.

These well equipped courses include  the archaeological history of the sites. Full instruction is

 
Travel Arrangements

By Car:  Full directions will be sent to you on receiving the booking form, but West Wales is best reached by car. You should allow about 2.5 hours from the Severn Bridge.

By Rail: Trains run to Aberystwyth
 

given on-site on the use of theodolites, GPS receivers, map-reading and how to calculate and interpret data on the astronomical and metrological significance of sites.


 

COURSES : See link to courses for fuller details

In addition to tuition and practical instruction, there is time available to simply explore and to be in the landscapes, which

Fees

Weekend Course Fee: 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday

£95 including packed lunch

Camping and Camper Vans can be used if wished

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Feedback from Previous Sky and Landscape Course Members

“Organisation faultless – good planning and good improvisation.”

“I found the course informative and most importantly enjoyable.” 

“I would certainly consider coming on future courses.”

“Overall I found the course deeply inspiring and enlightening with a superb location and hospitality.”

“What a party!”

include a wide chronological range, from Mesolithic, through Neolithic and Bronze Age, to Iron Age . Red Kites and other wildlife are there to enjoy in this beautiful environment.

 

 Feedback from Previous Sky and Landscape Course Members 

“A fabulous taster, and an opportunity to get together with like-minded folk from all kinds of background interests.” 

“The content of the course was fascinating and there’s so much more to learn. I’m chomping at the bit!” 

“The weekend was fantastic. Thank you so much.”

“Fascinating, fun and extremely informative.”