Excursions by coach will depart from outside the Taylorian Institute in St. Giles, Oxford, at the time stated, and pick up at the Park and Ride specified 15 minutes later. Please apply in writing, sending a separate cheque for each excursion, to Dr Peter Hacking, 47 Main Road, Long Hanborough, Witney OX29 8BD by the date given and state where you will join the coach or whether you wish to make your own travel arrangements. Applications will be acknowledged so please give your name, address and phone number. The advertised price includes a non-refundable booking charge of £2.
Bookings open 1st October.
The maps below are provided for the use of motorists and show the location of the starting point of each excursion, including a grid reference.
Friday 25 April: Hook Norton Brewery and the Rollright Stones.
Applications by 11 April.
A
Victorian tower brewery on six levels, powered by steam - an exhibition site.
Caution: steep stone staircases so you must wear closed shoes; NOT for the
immobile. Visit ends with beer tasting and gift of souvenir mug. There are
three hostelries in the village for lunch. George Lambrick will introduce the Rollrights visit. Tea with the WI at Stonesfield. There is a limit of 30
persons.
Coach departs 9.30am; Pear Tree Park & Ride 9.45am; return by 6.30pm.
Cost £30 includes tours and tea.
Tuesday 20 May: Kingston Bagpuize House.
Applications by 1 May.
The
owner, Mrs Virginia Grant, will introduce us to the "elegant, red brick house of
1660's, remodelled in early 1700's with decor and furnishings of various periods
since" including fine baroque staircase and library. Grounds with gardens and
notable arboretum; gift shop and plant sales.
Guided tour at 2pm in groups followed by tea – we are the only visitors.
Coach departs 1.00pm; Redbridge Park & Ride 1.20pm; return by 6.30pm.
Cost £22 includes tour and tea.
Saturday 21 June: Welford Park nr. Newbury.
Applications by 7 June.
House
was built c.1652 and remodelled later. Walks are invited in the gardens where
the river Lambourne flows. The church serving the parish has good brasses and
rare round tower. Guided tour of house at 2.30pm then an 'ample English
afternoon tea'. Name + address need to be given for owner's insurance cover.
Coach departs 12.30pm; Redbridge Park & Ride 12.50pm; return by 6.30pm.
Cost £28 includes tour and
tea.
Saturday 19 July: Cirencester, and Woodchester Mansion at Nymphsfield, Glos.
Applications by 4th July
Choice
of the Corinium Museum
(£3 entrance) - Roman, Anglo Saxon galleries - or other attractions in
Cirencester with lunch at leisure. Then the unfinished Victorian mansion of
Woodchester, a Gothic masterpiece; NB uneven floors and can be cold. It is a
centre for stone carving with practical courses. Guided tour at 2.00pm then tea
on site.
Coach departs 9.30am; Seacourt Park & Ride 9.50am; return by 6.30 pm.
Cost £25 includes afternoon tour and tea Applications by 1 July.
Wednesday 13th August: Stanway House near Cheltenham.
Applications by 22 July.
“... superb Elizabethan house and related manorial buildings"; gatehouse is
claimed as one of finest pieces of Cotswold architecture, exceptional Great Hall
with raised dais. Cascade and fountain in the grounds. Guided tour at
2.00pm with tea on site.
Coach departs 12.30pm; Seacourt Park & Ride 12.50pm; return by 6.30pm.
Cost £20 includes tour and tea.
Saturday 20 September: Broughton Castle.
Applications by 20 August.
A
medieval manor house transformed into a Tudor mansion with moat and parkland.
Noteworthy in the Civil Wars with displays of arms and armoury; there is a fine
walled formal garden. Guided tour at 2.00pm then tea on site.
Coach departs 12.30pm; Water Eaton Park & Ride 12.45pm; return by 6.30pm.
Cost £20 includes tour and tea.