Joy Wallis

Regional Qualification(s):

Southern England

Language(s):

English

Phone Number(s):

07496 634088, 01305 269059

Contact guide

Introduction:

Central Southern 2017
I am qualified to guide in the counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and West Sussex. This includes key tourist destinations such as Salisbury, Stonehenge, Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle, Winchester, Thomas Hardy country and The Jurassic Coast. Having trained as a teacher, I am used to communicating information in an interssting and engaging way. Having also worked as a Conservation Officer for a local wildlife charity, I can add wildlife interest to any tour or walk. Being a member of two twinninhg societies, I have many years experience in taking groups around the region and introducing them to the history and environment of southern England.

Personal Interests:

Jurassic Coast
Cathedrals
Authors esp Thomas HARDY
Dorset Villages

Special Interests:

Archaeology

Stonehenge, Durrington Walls, Roman Britain

Countryside

Knowledgable wildlife expert, linked with land use and farming practice

Castles & Palaces

Old Sarum, Highclere, Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle, Osborne House.

Churches & Cathedrals

Salisbury, Sherborne, Winchester and Chichester

Gardens

Hilliers, Mintern Magna, Compton Acres in Poole.

History & Prehistory

Ancient Britains through Roman, Middle ages and Victorian history included in most site visits

Lecture Subjects

Wildlife of Dorset, Wildlife Friendly Gardening, Hedgerows and verges, Garden Birds, Salisbury Cathedral, Winchester. All talks fully illustrated

Stately Homes & Country Houses

Athelhampton, Stour Head, Highclere Castle, Forde Abbey

Driver Guide:

No