The Real Middle-earth Tour

The Real Middle-earth Tour

Saturday 20 September 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025

Times: 3.00pm / 2.00pm

Prices: £35 per person

Venue: West Stow

Event information


Selling fast

Saturday 20 September 2025, 3.00pm


Selling fast

Saturday 18 October 2025, 2.00pm


This event is promoted by Arnor Heritage Projects

Event details

The Anglo-Saxon origins of The Lord of the Rings story are explored in this guided tour.


This session starts with an introductory chat and a look at some replica items from the films for about half an hour. The tour starts after that and lasts about an hour.

Find out about the links between Tolkien and the Anglo-Saxon world on a guided tour from a member of the Tolkien Society and a Middle-earth enthusiast.

The Anglo-Saxon Village was also a set used in ‘Born of Hope’ a fan film which prequels The Lord of the Rings

  • This is partly an outdoor event so please wear sensible clothing.
  • The event is suitable for adults and/or accompanied young people 12 years and over; all must be paying participants.
  • Please meet at the West Stow Visitor Centre 10 minutes before session start time. Please note: includes admission to Anglo-Saxon Village only for the duration of the tour.
  • This event will go ahead in most weather conditions apart from extreme wind and/or rain (introduction inside).
  • Normal parking fees apply.

Times: 2pm-3.30pm or 3pm-4.30pm
Tickets: £35 per person
Booking: Essential - use the 'Book now' buttons or call 01284 758000
Venue: West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village

This event is promoted by Arnor Heritage Projects.

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