Day excursions

Explore the Suffolk Coast including visits to Southwold and Aldeburgh and enjoy a fish & chip lunch at the famous Flora Tea Rooms on Dunwich beach. In the afternoon we continue along the coast. Thorpeness is an eccentric puzzle of mock Tudor houses and the quirky “House in the Clouds”. In the elegant little Edwardian resort town of Southwold old cottages of great charm cluster around the gleaming white lighthouse and candy coloured beach huts line the shore.

For over fifty years the small village of Chelsworth has opened many of its gardens to the public to raise funds for the local Grade 1 listed Church. Started in 1967, with a population of less than 140, in the Brett Valley between Constable country and Lavenham, it was the first of its kind: the first to open its gardens to the public. As well as wandering through more than 20 gardens with tea stops en-route, visitors can buy from specialised nurserymen, local food specialists and artisan crafts.

Firstly to Rochford, Essex and the well equipped Scotts Garden Centre. Offering a wide range of plants and all things to do with your garden, you may well find a bargain. There is also a restaurant for refreshments. Following our visit, we journey on to Hadleigh Kitchen, Hadleigh’s premier Bistro for a delightful 2 course Sunday lunch with all the trimmings you’d expect.

Elton Hall near Peterborough has been called home by the Proby family since 1660. We start our day with light refreshments on arrival, before being escorted – in small groups - on a guided tour of this wonderful property. This extraordinary, romantic, part Gothic house offers a fascinating mixture of styles, reflecting the taste and interests of succeeding generations.

Warner Hotels Sinah Warren is the venue for a great summer party. A lovely location with top class facilities and entertainment. There will be plenty of dancing and a fabulous show provided by the Warner Theatre Company. If that’s not enough there is also a welcome drink on arrival and a delightful three course carvery lunch included. Please note that all Warner Hotels are cashless.