• Brian Topping – Tales of a Customs Officer

    Hear Brian Topping tell of his many years during the 1970’s and 1980’s as a serving Customs Officer. Brian worked in the former department of HM Customs and Excise at Heathrow Airport. He will provide an interesting, informative and entertaining  journey through the many situations he came across. Brian dealt…

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  • SoFA Annual General Meeting

    Notification of the Annual General Meeting of Southport and Formby National Trust Association., The AGM will take place at Christ Church on Lord Street, Southport PR8 1AA. After the AGM speakers from the National Trust will give the latest news and updates from our area. If you are not a…

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  • Lyme Hall, Gardens and Deer Park

    Welcome to Lyme, once the home to the Legh family, nestling on the edge of the Peak District. Step back in time and enjoy lavish interiors of the Regency Era at Lyme Hall. Explore the elegant Italian Garden, Dutch Garden and Reflection Lake. Visit the luxurious herbaceous borders where a…

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    £22
  • Tatton Park

    Tatton is a country estate of 1000 acres of parkland. Within this are formal gardens, a walled kitchen garden, historic glasshouses and a hundred year old Japanese garden. The 18th century house contains the collection of the Egerton family. Refreshments can be purchased at the Stables Restaurant and possibly the Gardener’s…

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    £22
  • Holiday to Harrogate

    York Minster   A Holiday in Harrogate organised by Ellen Smith Tours staying at the Old Swan Hotel. As we travel to Harrogate we visit Samlesbury Hall, a Medieval stately home dating from 1325. There will be a Guided Tour followed by an enjoyable Soup and Sandwich lunch. We expect…

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  • Summer Lunch

      A Summer lunch has been planned at one of our favourite venues, Southport Old Links Golf Club in Churchtown. In the past we have enjoyed excellent food, the venue and the company of friends. Details together with the menu can be found in our Spring Magazine. Currently this lunch…

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    £31
  • Coffee Afternoon at St John’s Anglican Church Ainsdale

    Coffee Afternoon at St John's Church, Ainsdale. A chance to catch up with friends from Southport and Formby National Trust Association. VENUE:- ST JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 708 LIVERPOOL ROAD, AINSDALE, PR8 3QE If you would like to attend or are interested in joining our Association, please complete Contact Form.  …

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  • Hat Museum and Exhibition

    After a leisurely start, we arrive at the PlazaComplex in Stockport for a light lunch of soup, sandwiches and a hot drink. Afterwards, we walk the short distance to the building housing the UK’s only site dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear. We will have a guided tour…

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    £43
  • Bury Market and East Lancs Railway

    We will visit the award winning Bury Market which has plenty to offer visitors. The market dates back to the 1440’s and is renowned for its diverse mix of stalls which makes it one of the largest in the North of England. Bury also has many fine buildings, including the…

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    £34