Day excursions

Portsmouth is a city known for its rich maritime heritage and historic dockyard with many other attractions. Gunwharf Quays is a magnet for visitors offering fine shopping, waterside bars and restaurants.

The Knit & Stitch Show is the definitive event for anyone with a love of stitch and crafts. Whatever your craft passion, it is the perfect place to find inspiration, learn new skills and shop for all your essential supplies. Admission included.

The Royal Albert Hall is situated on the southern edge of Kensington Gardens, this iconic venue is steeped in history. So why not join us on a guided tour of this magical building and discover how the building was founded over 150 years ago, the royal love story that made it happen and how one of one of the UK’s most enduring engineering challenges was solved. We then travel onto another impressive London landmark, Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames. This regenerated area now houses some fantastic restaurants and shops for you to enjoy before heading home.

Our first stop will be in the beautiful town of Sandwich. Sandwich was one of the cinque ports and still has many original medieval buildings, including several listed public houses and gates in the old town walls, churches, almshouses and the white mill. After time here we will then make our way to the quaint, quirky and one of the most charming coastal towns in Kent, Deal.

A trip to not just one but two of London’s most iconic landmarks. Firstly, to the home of British Democracy, The Houses of Parliament. Also known as the Palace of Westminster, it boasts a rich and remarkable history. Join us on a guided tour of the building covering the chambers of both Commons and Lords, Central Lobby, Westminster Hall and of course the Throne Room. Following our tour, we travel the short distance to another Thameside location, Battersea Power Station. Nicknamed the “Woolly Mammoth” the former power station has been transformed into one of most exciting and innovative mixed use neighbourhoods in the world.