GARDEN VISITS GROUP
2022 Programme
Sadly, Maria Hughes who organised this group for many years
passed away October 2021.
Plans are in hand for a small team to take over this Group in 2022.
Group Leader: small team tbc
Email: activities@bridgnorthanddistrictu3a.org.uk
Departure Point and Transport
9.00 am departure from High Town tbc (unless otherwise stated)
9.10 am pick up in Low Town (details confirmed when you book).
Coach, Minibus or Community Bus and some trips are own transport cars.
Deposits for Trips and Dates
A non-refundable deposit of £10 per member is payable when signing up for a Garden Visit.
Trips are organised on Thursdays, unless otherwise stated.
Balance of Trip Monies
Costs for each trip vary due to final numbers, entrances fees and transport used on the day.
The balance due will be collected (cash please) on the day of the trip, before embarking the coach.
Trips range between £15 and £35.
Gardens
National Trust Membership (NT) English Heritage Membership (EH) National Garden Scheme (NGS)
Non NT or EH Members will need to pay entrance fees. Members must bring their Membership Card!
NGS Gardens (and other Gardens) with entrance charges are included in the trip cost.
No-Shows and Late Changes
If, for any reason, you are unable to join us on the day, and if applicable, you will be asked to pay
any outstanding personal balance due for the pre-booked transport costs.
Unexpected changes to this programme will be posted on this Website under MEMBERS - WHAT'S NEW!
Date | Morning ... | Afternoon ... |
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21st February | Hopton Hall | Sudbury Hall, Derby and Childhood Museum (NT) |
28th March | (2.00pm) Lyndale House, Astley Abbots (NGS) Cars only | |
25th April | Derwen Garden Centre & Nursery, Welshpool | Powis Castle for lunch (NT) |
16th May | Ness Botanic Gardens, Cheshire | |
23rd May | The Cottage Herbery, Tenbury Wells Lunch at Ludlow Food Centre |
Wildegoose Nursery, Millichope Park |
6th June | Preen Manor, Church Preen | |
27th June | Kenilworth Castle (EH) | Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick |
18th July | Langdale, Offenham (NGS) Lunch at Evesham Country Park |
Bob Brown's Nursery |
25th July | Tredegar House, Newort, S Wales (NT) | |
15th August | Winterbourne House, Birmingham | Martineau Community Gardens |
22nd August | Plas Brondanw, North Wales | |
26th Sept | Arley Hall and Gardens, Cheshire | |
24th Oct | Pendrhyn Castle & Gardens (NT) | |
5th Dec | Chirk Castle (NT) | Moreton Park, Wyevale Garden Centre |
19th Dec | (12 noon) Bodenham Arboretum Xmas Meal Cars only |