Arundel Carpet of Flowers

Wed 06 Jun £20

For over 100 years, Arundel Cathedral has celebrated the feast of

Corpus Christi with a festival of flowers, which includes a magnificent

carpet of flowers in the central aisle of the Cathedral.

Maidstone Boat Trip & Lunch at the Tickled Trout

Wed 20 Jun £35

The Kentish Lady river boat offers a unique experience of the River Medway

As the river weaves its way through Maidstone there is history around every bend

and the best way to see the sights and splendour of this great county town is through

the huge glass windows from the comfort of your own seat.

Then on to the very popular Tickled Trout for Lunch,

Chichester Harbour & Cream Tea

Thurs 21 Jun £21

Looking for something different? Well, take a boat trip from the harbor

or discover the attractions of Chichester with its laid-back mix of city,

coast and countryside… cosmopolitan, adventurous and steeped in history!

Come rain, hail or shine, you’ll always find things to do in Chichester with its

 Roman villas, art galleries, theatre, historic houses and parks;

Broadstairs (Dickens Festival)

Fri 22 Jun £18

Annual festival celebrating Charles Dickens’ connection with Broadstairs,

notable for the many costumed characters around the town.

Brugge

Sat 23 June £36

Another chance to visit the Venice of the North, why not take a trip on one of the canals.

There is so much to see and do, we usually have about 4 1/2 hours before returning home via the Euro Tunnel

Lee Valley Cruise with Fish & Chip Lunch

Wed 27 Jun £36

Enjoy a fish & Chip lunch aboard the “lady of Lee Valley” while cruising the river Lee.

Ostend

Sat 30 Jun £36

Ostend, one of Belguim’s major sea ports, and has a lot to interest everybody.

Moulin Snick—St Omer

Tues 03 Jul £49

The Moulin is a watermill, which has recently been restored to

working order by the owners, Graham and Jean-Pierre.

Meal and Wine included

A three course meal with wine and music to follow.

Camden Lock River Cruise & Camden Market ( Little Venice)

Thurs 05 Jul £24

Cruise along the regents Canal, to the famous Camden market,

for craft shops from the interesting to the unusual.

Hampton Court Flower Show

Fri 06 Jul £46

The Magnificent setting of Hampton Court Palace is a

sumptuous backdrop for the world’s largest flower show.

Packed with ideas on how to grow your own,

Worthing & Carvery Lunch

Mon 09 Jul £25

Discover the delights  of Worthing by strolling along the promenade,

before enjoying a Carvey Lunch.

Oasts & Toasts with Ploughmans Lunch

Thurs 19 Jul £39

Full details to follow.

Moreton-in–Marsh Market & Stow on the Wold

Tues 24 Jul £24

Every Tuesday Moreton-in-Marsh hosts the largest open-air street market in the Cotswolds.

Located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode valley, Moreton is a thriving market town dating back

1000 years to the Saxon era.Its broad High Street is lined with elegant 17th and 18th Century

buildings, among them the White Hart Royal, a former manor house in which King Charles I sheltered

during the Civil War.

Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town and along with

Moreton in Marsh, perhaps the best known of the small Cotswolds towns.

Stow-on the-Wold stands exposed on a 700 feet high hill at a junction of

seven major roads, including the Roman Fosse Way

Vines Wine & Railway Lines with Lunch & Cream Tea

Wed 25 Jul £29

Full details to follow.

Woburn Abbey Safari Park

Tues 31 Jul £33

With a drive through the safari park, Woburn Safari Park offers visitors an amazing opportunity to

see animals who are free to roam

Or if you prefer a chance to explore the house and lovely gardens.( entrance extra)

A lovely trip which has something to offer for everybody.

Runnymede & Carvery Lunch

Fri 03 Aug £30

A boat trip and a Toby Carvery Lunch.

More Details to follow

De Panne

Sat 04 Aug £36

A visit to this very popular Belgium seaside resort. Just 1 hour from the Eurotunnel 

Brighton

Sun 05 Aug £18

Another chance to visit  this seaside town, that has something for everybody,

from the new “eye” to the famous lanes.

Port Lympne Zoo

Thurs 09 Aug     Ad £32     Ch £26

Along with our Siberian and Indian tigers, Barbary lions, small cats, monkeys and

many other rare and endangered species, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is home

to the largest breeding herd of black rhinos outside of Africa. They are also home to

the largest gorillarium in the world, "The Palace of the Apes", home to a family group of

Gorillas fed at 12 noon and 3:00pm daily offering an un-paralleled view of this mightiest of apes

Eastbourne Air Show

Sat 11 Aug £18

Visit to the largest R.A.F air show in the south, which

takes place on the seafront leave Eastbourne 18.00

Hastings

Mon 13 Aug £18

A lovely day at the seaside, why not try the fish & chips it is really good.

Newbury horse drawn boat trip & Cream Tea

Tues 07 Aug £29

A relaxing boat trip whilst enjoying a cream tea.

Hatfield House Country Show

Sat 18 Aug £26

Back by popular demand, full details to follow shortly.

Wisley Gardens

Wed 22 Aug   Members £18 non members £27

The flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, and its huge plant collection

Clacton Air Show

Thurs 23 Aug £20

The small but perfectly formed seaside airshow returns.

Expect a varied mix of military, historic and barnstorming flying

Sluis

Mon 27 Aug £36

Sluis complete with its own Windmill and its famous pancake shop

Oxford Shopping  £18 or Blenheim Palace £31

Tue 28 Aug

Visit Oxford for shopping or visit Blenheim Palace.

Blenheim Palace is a monumental stately home situated in Woodstock,

Oxfordshire, England. The palace, one of England's largest houses,

 was built between 1705 and circa 1724. UNESCO recognised the palace as a World Heritage Site in 1987

Kent Coastal Tour with Guide

Wed 30 Aug £26

Join our Blue Badge guide for an informative tour of the Kent Coast.

Tour of Musical Museum & Tea Dance

Sat 08 Sep £26

The Musical Museum contains one of the world’s foremost collections of automatic instruments.  

From the tiny clockwork Musical Box to the self playing ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’. Upstairs there is a concert hall seating 230 complete with stage and, of course, an orchestra pit from which the Wurlitzer console will rise to entertain you, just as it did in the cinema in the 1930’s

House of Parliament + Boat Trip

Wed 12 Sept £

Accompanied by a trained guide, visitors will see the main areas of the

Houses of Parliament which are open to the public. Tours take about 75 minutes.

Visitors who tour Parliament will see the focal points of the building,

 such as the Commons and Lords debating chambers, the Queen's Robing Room and historic Westminster Hall.

Winchester Market + Watercress Line

Thurs 13 Sept £31 (option for Ploughman's Lunch £7.50)

Selling everything from fruit and vegetables to flowers .

Let the train take the strain as you sit back, relax, and watch

mile after mile of beautiful Hamsphire countryside pass you by.

The soothing sounds of the steam engine and the beat of the exhaust can be heard over the clickety clack of the train passing over the rails, there really is nothing quite like the sight, sound and smell of a steam train.  

Faversham Market + Herne Bay

Fri 14 Sept £18

Faversham is one of England's most charming and historic market towns,

For those in search of traditional seaside magic, you will find it in Herne Bay.  Two miles of splendid

seafront offer seaside favourites in the shape of candyfloss, ice cream parlours, cafés, friendly pubs and fish and chip bars.

Little Venice & Camden Lock Market

Sat 15 Sept £24

Cruise along the regents Canal, to the famous Camden market,

for craft shops from the interesting to the unusual.

Brugge   Sun 16 Sept £36

Another chance to visit the Venice of the North, why not take a trip on one of the canals.

There is so much to see and do, we usually have about 4 1/2 hours before returning home via the Euro Tunnel

Essex Tour Lunch at Finchingfield

Wed 19 Sep £27 

Finchingfield  is Reported as being the most photographed village in Essex,

found on calendars, chocolate boxes, tea towels, postcards and jigsaws.

Mystery Tour Tue 23 Sep £15         WHO KNOWS WHERE

Westfield Shopping Centre  Tue 09 Oct £10

Come and visit the new Westfield shopping centre near the Olympic  Park in London

Braintree Designer Centre (Lunch at the lion & Lamb) Sun 14 Oct  £29

Spend time at the Freeport Braintree designer Centre with most of the top shops.  Then onto lunch at the popular Lion & Lamb.

Garden Centres + Carvery Lunch  Thurs 18 Oct £24

Exact details to follow

Autumn in Sheffield Park Sun 28 Oct RHS Mem £16  Non Mem £24

This magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18th century

by 'Capability' Brown and further developed in the early years of the 20th century

by its owner, Arthur G. Soames  Autumn brings stunning colours from the many rare trees and

shrubs, and winter walks can be enjoyed in this garden for all seasons. Visitors can now also

explore South Park and East Park, areas of historic parkland with stunning countryside views.

Poppy Factory with lunch

Wed 24 Oct £ 24

For nearly 90 years, The Poppy Factory in Richmond, Surrey, has been making poppies

crosses and wreaths for the Royal Family and the Royal British Legion’s annual

Remembrance Day appeal. Since 2007, The Poppy Factory has also been placing wounded,

injured or sick veterans of all ages into jobs beyond the Factory and all around the UK.

Focusing on boosting employment prospects,

BBC Back Stage Tour Tue 30 Oct £25

Get a glimpse behind the scenes to TV production of everyday programs such as News,

Weather as well as rehearsals for shows that were being filmed for broadcast that week.

To be arranged : Fortnum & Mason +Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

                            Christmas at Garden Centres           Brugge & Lille Christmas Markets

                            Geffrye Museum + London Guide     Jewels Christmas Party