Outings
Events
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Erdigg and Cheshire Oaks
Erdigg Erdigg is a late 17th century country house, extended in the early 18th century. It has a Grade 1 listed garden and estate of 1200 acres. From the start the owners faced financial problems and by the 1970’s the house was in a state of disrepair. Despite this they…
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Exploring Port Sunlight
Explore Port Sunlight founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888. The village was built to house Levers Sunlight factory workers. Today it is the home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community. The cost will include morning coffee,…
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Leighton Hall and Carnforth Station
On this outing our first stop will be the beautifully restored railway station at Carnforth, made famous as the location for filming of ‘Brief Encounter’ The station has an interesting museum relating to both the film and the old steam railway. We will continue to Leighton Hall, the historic…
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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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