Day Excursions

Newbury is a lovely small town with a large market square, rare medieval Cloth Hall, lots of independent and well known high street stores, cafes and restaurants. In the afternoon we make the short journey to Kintbury, where we take a relaxing horse drawn cruise on the Kennet & Avon canal, with a cream tea served on board.

Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs regularly from 1837 until 1859 and immortalised the town as “Our English Watering Place”. In 1937, to commemorate the centenary of the author’s first visit, a production of David Copperfield, with people about the town in Victorian dress publicising the event, started this now annual event.

Revered across the globe, Royal Ascot is the seasonal event of the year playing host to the finest horse racing, spectacular fashion and delicious food and drink each June. Our tickets are for the Queen Anne Enclosure, the only public enclosure with views of the parade ring. On arrival at the course, we will set up a picnic buffet with Champagne and other bubblies. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROYAL ASCOT ENFORCES A STRICT DRESS CODE WITHIN THE QUEEN ANNE ENCLOSURE.

Firstly a visit to the Kent Seaside resort of Ramsgate where a bustling Royal Harbour borders a yacht-packed marina, awash with history and overflowing with continental charm, it’s a must-see historic port. After time here we travel on to the coastal town of Deal, which lies where the North Sea and the English Channel meet. Take a leisurely stroll along the pier and look back at a view that has barely altered in a century.

Firstly we take a river cruise from Runnymede, which includes a lunch, with an afternoon visit to the great Savill Gardens. Part of the Windsor Great Park, its 35 acres of beautifully designed gardens can be enjoyed by everyone. Followed by a lovely cream tea. Please note the bar aboard the boat operates on a cash only basis.