Chipping Sodbury quarry opens its doors during town’s festival
We are opening the doors to our Chipping Sodbury operations from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 14 June as part of the town’s annual festival.
Ticket holders are welcome to visit our regional offices at The Ridge on Wickwar Road where they can learn about the workings of the quarry and the wildlife that calls it home.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about how and where the vital minerals extracted at the site are used, and members of our Chipping Sodbury team will be on hand to talk about a range of topics including geology, blasting and the varied career opportunities we offer.
Members of the public will also have the opportunity to take a minibus tour of the quarry floor and see some of the giant quarry machinery up close. The bus tour starts and ends at The Ridge and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes.
Tickets for the open day are limited and must be pre-booked at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heidelbergmaterialsuk/1668710. There is a nominal charge of £2 per ticket, with money raised via the entrance fee being donated to Chipping Sodbury Festival.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate those with mobility issues on the quarry minibus tour. Sensible, sturdy footwear is recommended, and no open toed sandals or flip flops are allowed on the tour.
Unit Manager, James Brown, said: “Chipping Sodbury quarry has been operating for over 100 years. Opening our doors as part of this year’s festival will allow members of the public to learn more about the importance of the materials we produce, the types of career opportunities available across our business, as well as our approaches to boosting biodiversity.
“Plus, those taking the tour will also have the chance to see quarry machinery, such as the jumbo Komatsu HD605 dump trucks, in action. We look forward to seeing you there.”
Kate Cox, Chair of the Chipping Sodbury Festival, said: “We are thrilled to be teaming up with Heidelberg Materials to add an exciting additional aspect to this year’s festival programme. We expect the quarry-tour tickets to be in demand, so urge those interested to book early.”