Walk 26 – Buriton, A Bevvy & The Bard
DATE: Thursday 8 June 2023
TIME: 18:00
START LOCATION: The Five Bells, Buriton
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DISTANCE: 3 miles
DURATION: 1 hour 45 mins
We are delighted that the Vespucci Adventures/Petersfield Shakespeare Festival double act has offered us a repeat of last summer’s much acclaimed Buriton, A Bevvy & The Bard.
Meeting, and ending at the Five Bells in Buriton, Peter Bristowe of Vespucci Adventures will lead us up behind the village on ancient pathways and through the historic chalk pits. At a couple of stops, while you catch your breathe and take in spectacular views, our Petersfield Shakespeare Festival itinerant bard will regale us with some atmospheric and apposite quotes from our greatest poet. We can’t claim him as “local” but some of the lines could have been written for the timeless beauty of the South Downs.
This is a mere taster of the magic that is Petersfield Shakespeare Festival. To have the full experience why not join the talented cast at Wyld’s Farm, Liss from 18-23rd July for a spectacular performance of Twelfth Night. Summer evenings don’t come much better!
Walk Key
Walk Pace
Moderate
Walk Grade
Varying landscape with some more challenging slopes. Suitable for keen walkers or anyone who is reasonably active
Circular walk
Dogs on lead welcome
Walk Leader
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Petersfield Shakespeare Festival
The Petersfield Shakespeare Festival is a highly regarded and popular outdoor theatre festival which takes place every July in the beautiful grounds of Wylds Christmas Tree Farm, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The stunning woodland arena, elegantly tented for the festival, provides the perfect space for summer evening entertainment. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early and soak up the festival atmosphere prior to the performance.
