Halecombe Quarry Morning Tour

Come and see the full sequence of Lower Carboniferous limestones which formed the northern limb of the Beacon Hill Pericline.
About this Event

Overview

Explore the full sequence of Lower Carboniferous limestones that make up the northern limb of the Beacon Hill Pericline on this unique guided minibus quarry tour. Discover how these ancient rocks formed, and how they are extracted and processed.

Where to Meet

Somerset Earth Science Centre, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. What3words ///crypt.bluntly.loud. Please reverse park.

What to Expect

A unique minibus tour with knowledgable guides.

Close‑up views of exposed limestone formations

Insights into historic and modern extraction techniques

Short walks on uneven ground.

Quarry Safety

Please wear appropriate clothing including trousers, long sleeved tops, and boots. Safety wear will be provided. Not suitable for children under 10.

Booking Required. £15 per person.

• Important: Eventbrite limits purchases to 1 ticket per order. For groups of 2 or more, please make multiple bookings. Places are limited.