Day 1

We meet our private executive coach outside Unico Pizzeria Ristorante on Newmarket High Street. En route to our hotel we enjoy an included Behind the Scenes Tour at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford upon Avon. The tour of the RSC begins in the Front of House areas, takes a look at the hidden history of the most seen areas of the building, and introduces visitors to the people and stories that have shaped what the RSC is today. No day at the RSC is the same, so depending on what is happening on the day of your tour, you will get to see a part of the building that is not usually accessible to the public. We continue to the 4* Best Western Plus Lee Wood Hotel in Buxton for a two night stay on a half board basis.

Day 2

Today we visit Chatsworth, 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, and the grand rooms in the house contain fine examples of superb craftsmanship and treasures collected over five centuries. During our visit, we see beautiful traditional decorations on the lower floors of the house (our entry time to the house has been confirmed at 11h45), and have the opportunity to explore the festively decorated stalls at the Christmas market.

Day 3

After checking out of our hotel and en route home we enjoy a guided tour at the Compton Verney Art Gallery in Warwickshire. Located in the setting of a Grade 1 listed Robert Adam mansion, Compton Verney contains an outstanding collection of British, Neopolitan, Germanic and Chinese paintings. Taking carefully selected comfort stops en route, we return back to our original pick up point.

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14 May to 18 May 2023

Day one:  Wentworth Woodhouse

Day two:   York - A guided walking tour with a Blue Badge guide. Treasurer's House and Fairfax House. 

Day three: We shall visit Mount Grace and Newby Hall in North Yorkshire

Day four:  Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, Haworth Parsonage and RHS Harlow Carr

Day five:  We shall work our way southwards to Leeds Art Gallery and on to Wakefield and the Sculpture Park

This wonderful tour will give you the opportunity of visiting a variety of interesting historic houses and gardens on the fringe of London as well as stunning Hever Castle and Leeds Castle in the picturesque county of Kent.  For more information, please contact Anne Bloomfield.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Sunday 15th May 2022

Depart Newmarket by private coach and transfer to the William Morris Gallery. Visit included and time for lunch before continuing to Rainham Hall (National Trust).  Onward transfer to the Clarendon Hotel to check in for five nights.  Welcome drink and dinner included this evening.

Day 2 – Monday 16th May 2022

Today we will visit Strawberry Hill House in the morning and then transfer to Hampton Court Palace and Gardens for an afternoon visit. Dinner at the hotel included this evening

Day 3 – Tuesday 17th May 2022

Full day in Kent with morning visit to Hever Castle and Gardens and afternoon visit to Leeds Castle.

Dinner at the hotel included this evening.

Day 4 – Wednesday 18th May 2022

This morning we will visit Kew Gardens and then travel to Keats House for a visit in the afternoon.

Dinner at the hotel included this evening.

Day 5 – Thursday 19th May 2022

Morning visit to Ham House (National Trust) and afternoon visit to Osterley Park and House (National Trust).

Dinner included at the hotel this evening.

Day 6 – Friday 20th May 2022

Check out of hotel after breakfast and we will visit The Red House (National Trust) and then continue to 2 Willow Road (National Trust). There will be time in Hampstead for some lunch (not included) and time permitting a short, guided tour before our return journey to Newmarket arriving early evening

Devon is a county of stunning contrasts, with two beautiful coastlines, two National Parks, five offical areas of outstanding natural beauty and many historic houses.  Based in the Dartmoor National Park, we will visit a collection of National Trust Properties, the ancient city of Exeter and take the award-winning Round Robin tour of South Devon.

We will be visiting the National Trust properties of Tyntesfield, Castle Drogo, Coleton Fishacre, Saltram and Montecute House.  The Round Robin Tour explores South Devon by steam train, ferry, boat and bus from Paignton.

The revised dates are 10th to 14th October 2021

The photograph is taken in Ditching Museum & Art Gallery, which will be visited in the afternoon of the 4th day of the trip.

Please contact Anne Bloomfield, as the tour has been revised

8th -12th April 2018

THE LAKE DISTRICT

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VISITS TO BE CONFIRMED

B and B in a 3 star hotel with evening meals. Travel by coach from Newmarket, and luxury coach tours of these beautiful and interesting Italian towns. Price: £790 including flight, coach travel and accommodation. To apply and for more details contact Anne Bloomfield at anne-bloomfield@sky.com or e-mail us by following the link on this website from 'About Us'

Dr. Anderson will also be taking our Special Interest Day, 14th January - "Capturing the Moment" Impressionism in Normandy

Highlights include a guided tour of Dublin, and the National Gallery of Ireland. We will visit Trinity College and see the Book of Kells. Then off to the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough, Dublin Castle and a tour of the National Botanic Garden From £599 for 5 days including flight from Stansted. Contact Anne Bloomfield: admin@newmarketdfas.org.uk

Visiting Stuttgart, Ulm and Brussels. Luxury return coach travel. Half board. £399 per person. Contact Anne Bloomfield or Shearing Holidays