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Magna Carta 1215 -2015

800 years of
freedom.

In 1215, King John came to Runnymede in order to place his seal on the Magna Carta. This has proven to be one of the most significant events in history. Many of the World’s constitutions have been based on this historic document, including the United States of America.

In 2015 the world celebrated its 800th anniversary.

Runnymede

Bring your group to Runnymede and we will show them the sights.

"Special
Magna Carta
Commentary"

There are 3 memorials to see as well as many other points of interest - all will be highlighted in a special commentary.

Ankerwycke Priory:

Ankerwycke Priory, now in ruins, is reported to be where King Henry VIII courted his future wife Anne Boleyn in around 1530.

Set back slightly from the river the white stone ruin of the Benedictine nunnery of St Marys was built in the 12th Century & offers a glimpse into the past.

Behind St Marys (although not visible from the river) stands the infamous Ankerwycke Yew.

Many believe that the Ankerwycke Yew is the site of the actual signing of the Magna Carta. This is a male tree with a girth of 8 metres and thought to be 2000 years old.

Magna Carta Memorial:

Inscribed “To commemorate Magna Carta, symbol of Freedom Under Law” Unveiled on 18th July 1957 and created by the American Bar Association

Air Forces Memorial:

Sitting on top of Coopers Hill, the Air Forces Memorial commemorates the 20,456 Allied airmen & women who have no known grave who died during the Second World War. A stunning setting with views right over London.

JFK Memorial:

The British memorial for U.S. President John F. Kennedy was jointly dedicated in May 1965, by Queen Elizabeth II and Jacqueline Kennedy.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH the National Trust AT RUNNNYMEDE.