The British Heritage Society (BHS) has been ramping up the appeal of some of the classic tourist destinations. We recently hopped a coach out to Stonehenge and had a wonderful time there. It was a bit cold and windy, but what happened in the field next to Stonehenge made the bus ride, cold and wind more than worthwhile.
The BHS has produced an interactive show/presentation that runs continuously throughout the day at the top of each hour. They have trained several sheep to walk about and reenact the construction of Stonehenge. The larger, UK Romney sheep first circle left and then drop in place representing the inner circle of Bluestones of Stonehenge. Next, a small pack of Leicester Longwool sheep saunter in a clockwise motion before five pairs stand side-by-side, while others jump up on their backs to form the 5 triliths made of Sarsen stones.
Again, more Romneys file in to complete the outer circle.
Finally, large Shropshire Ram meanders out and plops down – representing the Frier’s Heel Stone.
Once completed, the entire company of sheep proceeds to eat large amounts of grass.
This amazing program runs hourly, Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to dusk; Sunday’s 10:00 AM to 4:00. April 4th – April 7th are dark due to shearing season.
