The Real Middle-earth
Tolkien and his fictional Middle-earth inspired by Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons. Exploring the man and his texts.
Location
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG
Telephone
01284 728718- Next Event
- 10th February 2024 12:00pm
- Event Finishes
- 10th February 2024 3:00pm
About this event
Tolkien and his fictional Middle-earth inspired by Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons. Exploring the man and his texts.
The Anglo-Saxon origins of The Lord of the Rings story are explored in this guided tour.
Find out about the links between Tolkien and the Anglo-Saxon world on a guided tour from a member of the Tolkien Society and a Middle-earth enthusiast.
The Anglo-Saxon Village was also a set used in ‘Born of Hope’ a fan film which prequels The Lord of the Rings. The tour, which lasts a little over an hour, starts with a look at some replica items from the films.
This is partly an outdoor event so please wear sensible clothing.
The event is suitable for adults
Please meet at the West Stow Visitor Centre 10 minutes before session start time.
This event will go ahead in most weather conditions apart from extreme wind and/or rain (introduction inside).
Normal parking fees apply.
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About the Venue
One of England's great archaeological sites, West Stow has extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
West Stow Country Park features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake, plus nature trails, walks and an adventure playground.
Visitors to West Stow can explore history and nature, watch a film, dress up as an Anglo-Saxon or say hello to the rare breed pigs and chickens.
As part of the annual RingQuest event, you could even meet a Hobbit, among other Lord of the Rings characters!
West Stow regularly hold living history and event days, workshops, walks and talks, these sites and their events bring history to life.
