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Burngate Stone Carving Centre
5 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Debi
May 28, 2015
Children's (age 6+) and family stone carving sessions, local craft exhibitions, tea room, fabulous views of the Purbeck Hills. Create a masterpiece to take away.
Mehmet
August 31, 2022
The Isle of Purbeck has a long history of quarrying rock, including the famous local Portland Limestone used by Christopher Wren in the construction of buildings like St Paul’s Cathedral. So the coastline outside of Swanage is dotted with historic quarries. Just up the road from the town, the Burngate Stone Carving Centre draws on this rich heritage. The centre provides facilities and expert tuition for traditional stone carving skills. They also offer a range of courses, regular exhibitions of sculpture, and a variety of family activities during the school holidays.
The Isle of Purbeck has a long history of quarrying rock, including the famous local Portland Limestone used by Christopher Wren in the construction of buildings like St Paul’s Cathedral. So the coastline outside of Swanage is dotted with historic quarries. Just up the road from the town, the Burng…
Rebekah
July 3, 2022
A local stone carving centre, check their website for availability for carving tutorials.
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Location
Kingston Road
Swanage, England