Discover More About Box in 2017
Three New Box NATS History Trails for Free
Three New Box NATS History Trails for Free
Do you recognise the Roman Road and Cuffs Corner in Andrews' and Drury's map of 1810 (courtesy Wilts History Centre)? If not, join the Trail on 11 June.
Come and Join Us
The joint venture by Box People and Places and Box NATS was so popular last year that we have three brand new trails for 2017. The walks, covering the whole of the area, are free and open to all but you need to book your place in advance - please see below.
The joint venture by Box People and Places and Box NATS was so popular last year that we have three brand new trails for 2017. The walks, covering the whole of the area, are free and open to all but you need to book your place in advance - please see below.
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Roman Road at Old Jockey
2pm Sunday 11 June 2017 Explore history of Roman Road and ancient ridgeway for over 2,000 years. 
Roman Road and Saxon Wansdyke; Vikings and Saxon charter 1001; Droving closes; Sheridan duel; Commoners Battle of Kingsdown.
Free tea for all at Old Jockey and Roman coin display. Meet at Hatt Farm. |
Box Hill Common Above & Below
10am Sunday 2 July 2017 Walk the Nature Trail formed by mass village protest to conserve the area. 
Meet Quarrymen's Arms; nature walk on
Upper Common with its rabbit club HQ, Box Hill Chapel and school; Lower Common nature area. Unique afternoon quarry tour offered for early booking. |
Georgian Middlehill
2pm Sunday 6 August 2017 Discover Georgian Middlehill, attempts to establish a Spa in Box and the coming of the Railway Station. 
Meet at Middlehill; investigate the
Shacks built on Middlehill Common, Truth about rhinoceros farm; Middlehill House and Napoleonic Wars; Spa House, Cheney Court; and Building the railway Avenue. |
Box NATS
These trails have been devised and sponsored by Box NATS. The society was started in 1969 for people interested in the history, archaeology and natural history of Box. Want to know more? Then come to a meeting or visit or look at: BoxNATS.com
You can book on the trails via the Contact tab on this website, by emailing: [email protected] or by phoning 01225 743614. Please confirm number of tickets wanted and which event you are booking.
These trails have been devised and sponsored by Box NATS. The society was started in 1969 for people interested in the history, archaeology and natural history of Box. Want to know more? Then come to a meeting or visit or look at: BoxNATS.com
You can book on the trails via the Contact tab on this website, by emailing: [email protected] or by phoning 01225 743614. Please confirm number of tickets wanted and which event you are booking.