Visit to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) - Thursday 23rd July. Due to high demand a second date of Thursday 30th July has been arranged.
The castle has been transformed from its roots in Anglo Saxon times to a medieval palace, a Tudor place house, a Georgian house and today this iconic Victorian Castle.
It sits within a park designed by Capability Brown in the eighteenth century which are open for you to explore. You can also get access to the Egyptian Exhibition which is open throughout the year.
There is a tearoom for refreshments however, they do not offer vegan food, and a Gift Shop that sells practically everything.
Price: £56.15 per person
Click on the link to access the Highclere Castle website - Highclere Castle : Homepage
A Suffolk Landscape Idyll - 12th August
2026 is the 250th anniversary of John Constable's birth so after a visit to the Suffolk Food Hall we venture into Ipswich with blue badge guide Claire who will talk about Suffolk and Constable together with a visit to Christchurch Mansion and Wolsey Gallery to view the famous Haywain. You may also wish to lunch here.
After lunch you have a little time to wander into Ipswich town for a bit of shopping if you wish.
The aftenoon continues with a visit to Helmingham Hall with its award-winning landscaped gardens, however the house is not open.
Price: £48 including coach
Smugglers Essex - 17th September
Starting with a visit to Mersea Island carrying on with smuggling tales to Mersea and Maldon; famous for its sea salt.
As well as a 10th Century Battle Maldon has a fine collection of Thames Barges on the historic Hythe Quay where lunch can be taken.
After lunch the day continues to the Dengie Peninsula and to Burnham on Crouch with its famous yachting centre for a final short stop to finish the day.
Price: £32.50 including coach
Holkham Hall - 2nd December
A wonderful Christmas visit to see the house decorated for Christmas.
There is a cafe for that all important lunch and a shop to browse for things you did not know you wanted, including beautiful decorations, cards, etc.
You can also enjoy a glass of bubbly and a mince pie, before or after your house tour.
Price: £62.50 including coach
Wisley Glow - 10th December
Experience the sparkle of the season!
As twilight falls, RHS Garden Wisley is transformed into a world of magical winter wonders. Step into an enchanted garden that comes alive with dazzling colour, twinkling lights. Stroll past a forest of fairy bell trees and just so much more to exclaim over. But before we tour the gardens to enjoy the lighting, we will enjoy an afternoon tea.
Price: £91.00 including coach. Can be paid over 2 months