December 2013. This is the first phase in English Heritage’s £27
million project to transform the visitor experience.
Visitors will now be able to see original objects used in the
construction of Stonehenge, alongside other objects connected with the
Neolithic and Bronze Age eras. A special exhibition tells the story of the
changing understanding of Stonehenge over centuries. A 360-degree virtual
experience allows visitors to ‘stand in the stones’ via a three-minute film,
based on state-of-the-art laser scan images of the stone circle. This film will
also transport the viewer back in time through the millennia and enable them to
experience the summer and winter solstices. Work to demolish the existing facilities
and car park and return the area to grass will begin imminently. The
restoration of the landscape around Stonehenge will be completed by the summer
of 2014.
For visits from the
1st February 2014, entrance to Stonehenge will be managed through timed tickets
and advance booking is recommended. For opening hours and online booking, visit
the English Heritage website here
Source Heritage Alliance Heritage Update 269
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Volunteer Opportunities
At the start of its 20th anniversary year, Heritage Open Days is
delighted to offer some exciting new volunteer roles with the national team.
Heritage Open Days is the foremost annual festival for heritage and culture in England attracting over 2 million visitors last year. So this is a great opportunity to get involved, gain relevant work experience and learn more about the sector: the anniversary event assistant (internship) will play a key role in planning and coordinating the celebrations for HODs birthday; the social media volunteer will help to develop and manage social media platforms.
The roles are partly office based, partly home based. The friendly team will provide induction and guidance throughout the placement.
To find out more about the roles on offer and how to apply, please visit http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/news/volunteer-with-us
Application closing date: noon, Monday 27th January
Source Heritage Update 269: Heritage Alliance
Heritage Open Days is the foremost annual festival for heritage and culture in England attracting over 2 million visitors last year. So this is a great opportunity to get involved, gain relevant work experience and learn more about the sector: the anniversary event assistant (internship) will play a key role in planning and coordinating the celebrations for HODs birthday; the social media volunteer will help to develop and manage social media platforms.
The roles are partly office based, partly home based. The friendly team will provide induction and guidance throughout the placement.
To find out more about the roles on offer and how to apply, please visit http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/news/volunteer-with-us
Application closing date: noon, Monday 27th January
Source Heritage Update 269: Heritage Alliance
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