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A varied programme of excursions takes place throughout the year. Booking forms are distributed with the quarterly newsletter. Contact me if you do not have one and would like to come along. Remember that most excursions fill up very quickly - so book early.
| Thursday, 21 August: | ROMAN PALACE FISHBOURNE & BOAT
TRIP DOWN THE EMSWORTH CHANNEL/CHICHESTER HARBOUR. Trip full. The Palace: The remains of the largest domestic Roman building yet found in Britain (by a workman in 1960) displays a large range of Roman artefacts. Visitors enjoy over twenty Mosaic Floors and an Audio Visual Presentation with computer generated images showing how the Palace may have been two millennia ago. The Boat Trip: A one hour voyage on a solar powered catamaran with a guided tour of Emsworth Channel - a beautiful stretch of Chichester Harbour. In the event of bad weather preventing the Boat Trip, a visit to The Cathedral will be arranged. |
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| 22- 26 September: |
LIVERPOOL from. £359pp (inc. excursions) |
| Tuesday, 14 October: | ROYAL PAVILION. BRIGHTON.
£18.55pp. Leader: Margaret. Enjoy a guided tour of the most extraordinary palace in Europe. The Royal Pavilion, completed in 1823, has been restored to its full Regency glory with exotic interiors inspired by the orient. This fantasy is a testament to the flamboyant character and sophisticated taste of George IV. Following lunch, time to explore Brighton’s pier, or the interesting back-streets, or remain in the Pavilion to wander in the gardens. |
| Thursday, 13 November: | CHRIST’S HOSPITAL SCHOOL TOUR.
£31.10pp. Leader: Althea. This tour offers you the opportunity to visit one of the last and largest charitable schools in the country, with its magnificent buildings, grounds and museum. If not raining, we watch the school band perform at band parade as the pupils march into the Dining Hall for their lunch. Established in 1552 by King Edward VI to care for poor and homeless children in London, and set nowadays near Horsham, the pupils still wear the antique uniform of blue coats, knee breeches and stockings of the Tudor period. Price includes 3 course lunch with a choice of hot meals, tea/coffee on arrival & before departure, coach & driver’s tip. PLEASE NOTE: The school regrettably has advised that the tour is not recommended for people with walking, hearing or sight problems because a lot of walking is involved, sometimes on uneven ground, with steep steps and narrow staircases in some areas. |
| 27-29 NOVEMBER: | YORK - CHRISTMAS MARKET &
CHATSWORTH HOUSE. £189pp; Single supplement £39pp; Insurance
£14 (if required). Leader: Margaret. Stay two nights on half board basis at the 4* Cedar Court Hotel (www.bestwestern.co.uk) Harrogate. Situated approximately ten minute walk from the centre of Harrogate. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and gym. En-route to Harrogate we will visit the historic Cathedral Quarter of Lincoln for lunch and time to explore the Cathedral which dominates the city skyline, the Castle, or the cobbled streets and antique and modern shops which surround the city. On to hotel for 3 course choice dinner. Day 2 - we will visit York - having a guided walking tour on arrival. The rest of the day is free and you may choose to visit St.Nicholas Fair Medieval Christmas Market. Or explore the city of York depicted as the North's spiritual capital for 2000 years Attractions include the Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, York Castle Museum and of course York Minster. Dinner in hotel. Day 3 - Prior to returning home, we will visit CHATSWORTH HOUSE - one of Britain's best loved historic houses and estates. The garden has evolved over 450 years and includes a famous water feature descending 200 yards down the hill. During our visit, beautiful traditional decorations will be on show on the lower floors of the house and the timeless Christmas story magically told with life size silhouettes by Jan Pienkowski creating a rich seasonal atmosphere. Guided tour of York and visit to Chatsworth House included in price but not entrance fees to other places of interest. |
