Day Excursions
Highclere Castle
Monday August 12, 2024With two sell out trips before the pandemic, I am pleased to be able to announce that we have secured tickets for Highclere Castle for 2024. One of England’s most beautiful Victorian castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland, demand was such that the previous trips sold out in days. Highclere has of course… [Read More]
Highclere Castle
Tuesday August 13, 2024With two sell out trips before the pandemic and one already this year, I am pleased to be able to announce that we have secured an additional allocation of tickets for Highclere Castle. One of England’s most beautiful Victorian castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland, demand was such that the previous trips sold… [Read More]
Highgrove Gardens
Friday August 16, 2024I am thrilled to be able to announce that we have managed to secure a visit to Highgrove Gardens this year. Always a very special trip, our visit includes a private guided tour of the gardens and, as a special treat this year, the private guided tour is followed by a 2-course meal served in… [Read More]
Chichester Theatre Trip
Tuesday August 20, 2024Coach pick up, time to spend in Chichester, evening performance and return coach. This spectacular new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical has been fully reconceived especially for the Chichester Festival Theatre by director and choreographer Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh and promises to be one of the most unforgettable shows ever at the Festival Theatre. The orphaned Oliver escapes… [Read More]
Theatre & Dinner with Henley stop-off
Thursday September 5, 2024With much of the original structure retained, this 18th Century Flour Mill has been converted into a renowned Dinner Theatre. Patrons enjoy a fresh home-cooked meal – with not a microwave in sight! – before watching the performance in the 215 seat air-conditioned auditorium. Pre-dinner drinks with a view of The Thames or watching the… [Read More]
Chichester Theatre Trip plus optional Backstage Tour and Dinner
Monday October 14, 2024Based just outside Chichester in West Wittering, Redlands is the home of Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards. Raided by the Police in 1967 Charlotte Jones’ play is a riotous, psychedelic and hugely entertaining account of possibly the most bizarre English court case ever held. Having been enjoying a bohemian night in with the likes of… [Read More]
Thames River Cruise
Sunday December 15, 20243 Course Festive Lunch with Live Music Entertainment Following very enjoyable Christmas lunch trips on the River Thames in the past, I have been asked by some if we could repeat the experience. I’m pleased to be able to present this year’s cruise and festive lunch, one Christmas meal you don’t have to cook yourself,… [Read More]
Dinner and Theatre The Mill at Sonning
Thursday September 4, 2025With much of the original structure retained, this 18th Century Flour Mill has been converted into a renowned Dinner Theatre. Patrons enjoy a fresh home-cooked meal – with not a microwave in sight! – before watching the performance in the 215 seat air-conditioned auditorium. Pre-dinner drinks with a view of The Thames or watching the… [Read More]