Day Excursions

A visit to Whitstable, famed for its oysters, before heading to Plucks Gutter and a traditional lunch in this renowned public house, beautifully located on the river.

Situated at the foot of the South Downs, Worthing is one of the largest towns on the South Coast. Worthing is a lively destination for shopping, eating and family fun by the sea. With its wide open and far reaching views the seafront provides a natural playground for all ages.

This show will feature around 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale. The features of the show include the floral marquees with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. The garden exhibitors have all manner of gardening goods for sale and include over sixty nurseries. There is a craft pavilion, food hall, brass band and children’s rides.

A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, busy city centre and fish ‘n’ chip shops leading down to the country’s longest pier; Essex’s Southend-on-Sea has all the trappings of a classic British seaside resort.

The magnificent estate plays host to the Food, Craft and Wood Festival, combining the Food & Drink Festival with the Craft and Wood Fayre to create an exciting event which really does offer something for everyone.