Stanley Bonfield’s family has been working stone in the Isle of Purbeck since at least 1651 when their business records began and Stanley and his father are proud members of the Ancient Order of Purbeck Marblers & Stonecutters.

Don your toughest boots and scruffiest clothes for Stanley’s tour and get a fascinating insight into the work of a 21st century Purbeck stone quarry. See stone in the raw and the high tech machinery that is used in some of the quarrying processes, learn to spot grub from freestone and gain a basic understanding of how the different strata are used in modern day construction, conservation and creative projects.

Coffee (and other drinks) cake and questions afterwards, back at Burngate.
Sorry – for safety reasons, the walk is only open to those 14+

2011 Quarry walk dates