Outings
Events
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Speke Hall (including lunch)
This local Tudor property has an extremely interesting history. It was built almost 500 years ago replacing an existing medieval Manor House on the banks of the river Mersey. The Hall has seen centuries of turbulent history but was sympathetically restored in Victorian times as a cosy home. It is…
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Shakespeare North Playhouse and Bents Garden Centre
On Thursday 31st October (Halloween) we will be welcomed at the Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot for a guided tour. Afterwards there will follow an ‘afternoon tea’ style lunch. William Shakespeare At the Playhouse we will explore the cockpit theatre, a replica of a theatre built around 1629 and the…
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Snowdrop walk and afternoon tea at Lytham Hall
Lytham Hall Snowdrops SoFA members have the opportunity to revisit the splendid Lytham Hall to enjoy the famous Snowdrop Trail in the parkland at the Hall. If there was time to stop and count the flowers, there would be at least 9 million in total! Following this, we move to…
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Sizergh Castle and Barton Grange Garden Centre
After a stop at Barton Grange Garden Centre where refreshments may be purchased, we will travel on to beautiful Sizergh Castle, with its rich estates and gardens. The Strickland family has lived at Sizergh for more than 750 years, and it remains their home today. There is a cafe and…
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Chirk Castle with coffee stop at Rossett Hall Hotel
Chirk Castle was built by command of Edward 1 to subdue the last Princes of Wales. It was completed in 1310 and the first occupier was Roger Mortimer. Over the next 200 years a succession of noblemen owned the Castle until it was bought by Sir Thomas Myddelton in 1595.…
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RHS Bridgewater Garden
Q: How do you enjoy a (sunny) day in August? A: At the 154 acre green space that is the fifth and newest RHS garden at Bridgewater close to the historic canal in Worsley. Hassle free travel is followed by deciding how to plan your enjoyment of the visit. After experiencing…
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Wightwick Manor and Gardens
Wightwick Manor dates back to 1887 and is a notable example of the influence of William Morris. There are many original wallpapers and fabrics and also of interest is the pre Raphaelite art. The Victorian/Edwardian garden designed by Thomas Mawson has colour throughout the season. There will be a comfort…
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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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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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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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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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