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MARCH
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Wed
3rd
MARCH
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"NORTH
WOLDS RUN & BRIGG GARDEN CEBTRE"
Half day outing, firstly through some north
wolds villages to Barton upon Humber, here we have
the opportunity to go "back to school", recently
restored Victorian School, under the headship of Wilderspin,
was to revolutionise the way our children were taught. Tea/coffee
available.
We then return via Brigg Garden Centre, where you can
purchase lunch & horticultural treats.
Return home late afternoon. - The fascinating Wilderspin
school is free entry.
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TICKETS LIMITED SO BOOK EARLY
TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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Adult
£13.95
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Mon
15th
MARCH
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"SALFORD
QUAYS, LOWRY GALLERY & ROYAL ARMOURIES"
Over to Salford for the opportunity to explore Salford Quay
Outlet & the Lowry Art Gallery (free entry) (tribute
one of Britain's most talented artists). Also the nearby the
North's Imperial War Museum, a tribute to modern history
of warfare.
Entry to Lowry retail outlet, Lowry Gallery &
Imperial War Museum are free.
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Adult
£18.95 |
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Tue
16th
MARCH
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"THE
GOOD OLD DAYS - BRIDLINGTON SPA THEATRE"
Springtime theatre outing. Recently refurbished
Bridlington Spa Theatre & complex is hosting a classic show
with all the elements for a fun filled afternoon. Sing a long to all
the old favourites, if you are old enough to remember them. A matinee
show of "THE GOOD OLD DAYS" commencing @ 14.00hours.
Coffee stop enroute with optional traditional Fish & Chip lunch
will be offered.
Tickets already reserved in the stalls.
TICKETS LIMITED
SO BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
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Adult
£22.95
inc TICKET
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Wed
20th
MARCH
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"DUCHESS
OF HAMILTON &
CITY OF YORK"
Full day excursion to thecity of York, freetime to enjoy
two special exhibitions, The Duchess of Hamilton, fully restored
to her original streamlined form, this stunning locomotive
built in 1938 wowed the critics from both sides of the Atlantic
with it's art deco styling, is now on display in the Great
Hall at the National Railway Museum. Also on display "Once
upon a Tide - North Sea Ferry Tales" a personal recollection
spanning over 100 years of North Sea travel. Restaurant onsite.
Plenty to do in the city including museums or retail therapy.
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£18.95 |
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Sat
27th
MARCH
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"SEWING
FOR PLEASURE + HOBBYCRAFTS"
Join us once again as we visit this multi choice venue
at the NEC, Birmingham. here you have the choice of Sewing for Pleasure,
Fashion, Embroidery & Stitchcraft, all in Hall 12. Dozens of trade
stands, with show offers, bargains, and advice for your needs, a must
for all enthusiasts. cafe facilities available on site, although we
would advise to carry a flask & pack up for this busy event.
Comfort stops will be made in each direction subject to routing.
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Adult
£17.95
plus entry
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APRIL
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GOOD
FRIDAY
Fri
2nd
APRIL
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"GOOD FRIDAY
NYMR SPECIAL - WHITBY-PICKERING"
Good Friday visit through the North Yorkshire Moors
to Bram Stoker's Whitby. Freetime to browse &
take lunch, return back early afternoon to take a steam ride
journey from Whitby to Pickering on the North Yorkshire
Moors Railway.
Return home direct from Pickering after a cuppa.
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Adult
£29.95
inc STEAM
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EASTER
SUNDAY
Sun
4th
APRIL
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"NATIONAL
TRAMWAY MUSEUM SPECIAL - DERBYSHIRE"
Easter visit to Derbyshire & the National
Tramway Museum at Crich. Set in a disused quarry,
the tireless volunteer's have established this unique collection
of trams & memorabilia from our heritage, this includes
a former Immingham tram. Also this weekend has a 1940's
theme, so plenty of civilians, soldiers & military on
the move. Don't forget your ID cards or ration books, issued
on the dayas all spies will be shot.
Restaurant open on site.
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Adult
£28.95
inc ENTRY
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EASTER
MONDAY
Mon
12th
APRIL
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"BANK HOLIDAY
STEAM @ HOWARTH - KEIGHLEY"
Easter Monday visit to West Yorkshire and the
historic town of Howarth, home of the Bronte family
& indeed the famous Bronte Parsonage. Popular with
it's cobbled street & quaint shops, Howarth is
very much trapped in time along with Heathcliffe. Freetime
to browse & take lunch, and a memorable steam ride on
the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway will
be offered on booking.
Return home direct late afternoon
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Adult
£16.95
plus STEAM
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Tue
6th
APRIL
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"MELTON
MOWBRAY MARKET & BARNSDALE GARDENS"
A morning visit to this popular street market,
then a demonstration of traditional pork pie making at Dickinson
& Morris's shop on the High Street where you can purchace
these national favourites. After lunch a short drive to Jeff
hamilton's Barnsdale Gardens, Nr Oakham, a beautiful
collection of gardens in perfect order whatever the time of
year, inspired on BBC2. Return home late afternoon.
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Adult
£20.95
inc ENTRY
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Sat
10th
APRIL
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"BARNSLEY
MARKET"
Over to South Yorkshire to Barnsley's
famous market,one of the North's best market's this side of
the Pennines is over 700 years old with over 300 stalls
indoors & outdoors. Great place for anything, including
fresh meats, fish, vegetables, cosmetics, handcrafts, hardware,
flowers etc, plus ample opportunity for a coffee and a friendly
chat.
After lunch further freetime in the Alhambra shopping precinct
for more retail opportunities.
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£13.59
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Wed
14th
APRIL
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PHOTO COURTESY OF
BRAMALL HALL
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"STOCKPORT
SPECIAL - Inc VICTORIAN BRAMALL"
North Cheshire treat, first call at Stockport's
Staircase House, steeped in history, a Grade II listed
building, then to Bramall Hall for the afternoon, for
an interesting guided viewing of one of Cheshire's premier
black & white timbered houses.
Refreshments available.
Optional Fish & Chips enroute home.
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Adult
£29.95
inc entry
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Fri
16th
APRIL
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"MARSHALL'S
YARD, BRAYFORD CRUISE"
First call is Marshall's Yard, shopping outlet @ Gainsborough,
late morning journey to Lincoln for Fish &
Chips @ the Elite Restaurant. Our day in completed
with a 60min Brayford Cruise.
Return home direct.
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Adult
£23.95
inc
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Tue
20th
APRIL
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"CLICKETY
CHIP - YORKSHIRE TREAT. Weatherby Whaler"
A superb day out, the Yorkshire Mill,
Batley for morning coffee & bargain hunting, 3 floors
of clothes, household goods, books, haberdashery, linen etc,
then onto the Weatherby Whaler @ Wakefield for
a 3 course fish & chip lunch followed by a few games of
bingo. (not compulsory, just for fun)
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Adult
£14.95
+ 3 course meal
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Sun
25th
APRIL
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"HARROGATE
SPRING FLOWER SHOW"
The Annual Spring Flower Show, at the
Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, provides a truly
wonderful show with 1,000's of blooms on display in the 2 new
exhibition halls, plus over 100 trade stands, selling hardware
& plants, plus on hand to give advice.
Catering facilities will be available on site.
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Adult
£14.95
plus entry
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Mon
26th
APRIL
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"CHURCH FESTIVAL
OF FLOWERS"
Join us on our popular pilgrimage to the churches of South
Lincolnshire, Possible Churches we are calling at will
be:- Sutterton, (afternoon tea), Donnington,
Moulton, Long Sutton & Gosburton,
where you will experience the stunning displays of flowers
set to theme's in each. refreshments enroute.
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Adult
£17.95
inc TEA
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MAY
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Sat
2nd
MAY
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"DUCHESS
OF HAMILTON
& CITY OF YORK"
Full day excursion to this fine city, freetime to enjoy two
special exhibitions, The Duchess of Hamilton, fully restored
to her original streamlined form. This stunning locomotive built
ion 1938 wowed the critics from both sides of the Atlantic with
its art deco styling, is now on displayed in the Great Hall.
Also on display "Once upon a Tide - North Sea Ferry
Tales" a personnel recollection spanning over 100years
of North Sea ferry travel. FREE
ENTRY to both exhibitions. Restaurant onsite, the
city is close by for retail opportunities or further sightseeing
as you wish.
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£18.95 |
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Mon
4th
MAY
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"FLORABUNDANCE
& CHATSWORTH TREAT"
The Duchess of Devonshire extends a warm welcome to
you as she has extended her welcome to you at the CHATSWORTH
Tulip Festival.
Jonathon Moseley (Chairman of NADFAS East Midlands)
will create delightful & breathtaking designswith tulips
& other spring flowers & bulbs, many of which are
grown on the Chatsworth estate. Presentation will also
include a brief history of Hollands most popular blooms &
add design ideas for you to try in your homes.
NOTE:- There is a long staircase
to the design theatre, assisted access will be given, please
advise.
Freetime to view the house, gardens, shop & lunch in the
restaurant.
Our timed entry for the theatre is 14.30hrs.
Comfort stop enroute, optional visit to the Chatsworth
Farm Shop enroute home.
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Adult
£36.95
inc ENTRY
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Tue
5th
MAY
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"ROLL
OUT THE BARREL" -
EMBASSY SKEGNESS
Join us today in a gloriously happy show, full of pure nostalgia,
Terry Bradford and Susie Arveson, take you on
an unbelievable trip down Memory Lane once again. Prior to this
matinee show there will be freetime for lunch in the town, and
retail opportunities as you wish.
Return home direct after the show.
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Adult
£24.95
inc ticket
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Sat
15th
MAY
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"HAWORTH
- 1940's WEEKEND"
- MILITARY vehicles, stalls
etc.
Up to Bronte county to Haworth for the sights
and sounds of the 1940's, turn back the clocks, which sees the
main street, take a step back to the wartime era, with air raid
sirens, sandbags, rations books. Soldiers and civilians dressed
of the period. Catch the local newspaper with all the latest
news from the front lines!!. Along with a marching pipe band,
organised by the Haworth villagers association. Return
late afternoon. Morning coffee stop, plus optional for steam
train ride from Keighley (at cost)
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Adult
£15.95 |
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Sun
16th
MAY
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"GARDENERS
TREAT" -
SLEDMERE HOUSE - Plant Sale.
Yorkshire wolds beckons, to SLEDMERE HOUSE, carefully
designed by Sir Christopher Sykes, the 2nd Baronet, and
nurtured by successive generations, Sledmere still has
that homely feel, and will always remain so. Also enjoyable
is the 18th Century walled garden. Today plays host to its annual
plant sale, last year was a successful event, this being a repeat
event. A further venue to be announced,
Tea/coffee available onsite, but limited refreshments, available.
To be confirmed.
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Adult
£17.95
inc ENTRY
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Tue
18th
MAY
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"DERBYSHIRE
WELL DRESSING TREAT"
Peak Village Outlet @ Rowsley on the outskirts of the
Chatsworth estate, freetime for lunch & retail opportunities,
make our way through the picturesque Derbyshire peak district,
to Tissington for the annual Well Dressing. This
takes place through the village with up to 8 beautifully decorated
wells will amaze you, accessed via a gentle walk, Tissington
Hall is the home of the Fitzherbert family for over
500 years, and we intend to revisit later in the season for
a guided tour of the hall. There are home-made refreshments
available.
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£15.95 |
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Sun
23rd
MAY
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"LOTHERTON
HALL BIRD GARDENS"
& Victoria Garden Centre.
SUNDAY visit to the Lotherton Hall & Bird Gardens,
Nr Leeds, and the former home of the
Gascoigne family, wealthy land owners, restored and presented
to the people of LEEDS CITY. Refreshments available in
the Stables restaurant. First call is the Victoria Garden
Centre for morning coffee.
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Adult
£17.95
inc ENTRY
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Wed
26th
MAY
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"BLUEBELL
WALK @
RENISHAW HALL & GARDENS"
One of Derbyshire's hidden gems, the home of the Sitwell
family since 1800, the Gardens will be open for the bluebell
walk through the woods, subject to the weather may still catch
some camellias in bloom, Cafeteria will be open. Our coffee
stop enroute will be the Dobbies Garden Centre &
outlet, Nr Barlborough.
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£17.95
inc ENTRY
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JUNE
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Thu
3rd
JUNE
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"LEEDS
CRUISE, SECRET GARDEN & MERMAID"
Morning coffee stop @ Lotherton, cruise on the Calder
Canal, Leeds, courtesy of Prince, we then take a
short drive north of Leeds to our "secret garden",
then retrace our steps to the south of the city to the Mermaid,
for a traditional fish & chip tea, inc tea/coffee &
pudding!, return home late afternoon.
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Adult
£32.80
inc entry
&
Fish & Chips
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Fri
4th
JUNE
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"RHODODENDRONS
@ ROYAL SANDRINGHAM & GARDENS"
Morning coffee stop at Caithness Crystal, then the
remainder of the day at Royal Sandringham the country
residence of HM the Queen. (Include entry) The house,
Grounds & medieval church are all open & included
in your ticket, the restaurant will open all afternoon for
lunches & tea's as required.
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Adult
£22.95
inc ENTRY
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Mon
14th
JUNE
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"DERBYSHIRE
TREAT - BAKEWELL MARKET"
Our first call is the Bakewell Market, a popular choice
with everyone. After lunch we make our way to through the peak
district to Carsington Water, a beautiful man made reservoir,
peaceful, restful & time for a Traditional afternoon
Derbyshire Tea (included Tea/coffee & Scone. Return
home late afternoon.
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Adult
£21.95
inc tea
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Tue
15th
JUNE
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"CALKE
ABBEY (NT) & WHEATCROFTS GARDEN CENTRE"
Morning coffee stop at Wheatcrofts Garden Centre, on
the outskirts of Nottingham, family famous for its roses.
Proceed to Calke Abbey, a country house and park, which
time has stood still. A baroque mansion with a unique collection
of curiosities, stunning 18th Century Chinese silk bed, invisible
corridors, underground tunnel, and a secret garden - enchanting
walled garden and a restored Orangery all
set in 600 acres of parkland. Cafeteria & shop available
on site, return late afternoon
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Adult
£15.95
plus entry
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Sat
19th
JUNE
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"HADDON
HALL/CHATSWORTH ESTATE & WELL DRESSING"
Derbyshire treat, first call is the Chatsworth Estate
Garden Centre, for morning coffee & a browse around,
and then to nearby Youlgreave for the annual Well
Dressings, a gentle stroll through the village reveals the
labours of their love of the event. Refreshments available,
in the village hall, we then proceed to nearby Haddon Hall
a medieval and Tudor manor house in the heart of the Peak
District, overlooking the River Wye, Step back in
time to one of England's oldest and most romantic houses. Refreshments
also available in the restaurant, depart for home late afternoon.
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Adult
£22.95
inc ENTRY
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Mon
28th
JUNE
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"BRADFORD
INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM &
Victoria Garden Centre"
A journey down memory lane, to the Bradford Industrial Museum,
memorabilia from a bygone era, textile industry, and motor industry
including a selection of Jowett cars/vans manufactured
in the city. They also have renovated period houses 1930/40/50's
to bring those memories. The museum looks after a couple of
shire horses, which are still traditional work horses, and enjoy
demonstrating with them. Return home via the Victoria Garden
Centre, Featherstone where you will have ample choice
for lunch.
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Adult
£17.45 |
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Tue 29th
JUNE
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"TEMPLE
NEWSOME" -
Tudor Jacobean Mansion.
Temple Newsome, an 18th Century Tudor Jacobean Mansion,
set in 1500 acres of glorious parkland. Landscape by Capability
Brown, also the birthplace of Lord Darnley, but family
home to the Ingram family for more than 300 years. famous
for Rhododendrons & azalea walks when in season, always
plenty to see & do occasional organised walks with the head
gardener always popular. Onsite catering.
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Adult
£19.95
inc ENTRY
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JULY
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Mon
5th
JULY
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"BURNBY
HALL WATER GARDENS" Pocklington
+ Brass Band
Over to Pocklington, Nr York for a enjoyable day out,
the Burnby Hall Water Gardens, these 2 rather large lakes,
along with planting of shrubs & Tree's, by the late Major
Percy Stewart, can now be enjoyed by all, the water lilies
now should Be in flower and the koi carp still need feeding!
The cafeteria will be open. A summer Treat will be a local Brass
band will play for your pleasure on the green's.
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Adult
£175.95
inc entry
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Fri
16th
JULY
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"NORFOLK
LAVENDAR & JOHNSON'S"
A traditional return to the National Lavender Farm @
Heacham, Norfolk. Freetime to roam the gardens
or enjoy a minibus ride down to the fields (Must be pre-booked
& paid for). Time for lunch in the air-conditioned restaurant
(good food),
Morning coffee stop @ Johnson's Garden Centre, Boston,
Return home direct late afternoon.
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Adult
£15.95
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Mon
26th
JULY
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"EDEN
CAMP MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM" + Thornton Dale
Through the Yorkshire Wolds to Malton, to the
EDEN CAMP. A modern history Museum, dedicated to the
memories of WWII. Recreated huts full of images of the era,
Onsite catering in the NAAFI. We will also enjoy a visit
to nearby unspoilt village of Thornton Dale.
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Adult
£20.95
inc entry
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