Join us for a wonderful day out to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens which offers a unique microclimate that enables rare and exotic species from all over the world to thrive. See sunken gardens with golden pheasants, a colonial style teahouse with veranda, plant centre and a gift shop. Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you can walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.
HORSE-DRAWN BARGE CRUISE ON THE KENNET & AVON CANAL WITH SANDWICHES & CAKE
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY &
THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER £75 Adult | £69 Child
We travel to Kintbury, near Newbury, where you will join our horse-drawn barge for a wonderful three-hour cruise along the Kennet & Avon Canal. Sandwiches and cake will be served during the cruise, while you relax in the peaceful Berkshire countryside. Listen to the sound of lapping water against the hull, while you learn the history of the canal and the men that worked it.
HIGHGROVE GARDEN TOUR WITH LUNCH
TUESDAY 28 JULY & WEDNESDAY 12 AUGUST
£137 Adult
We return to Highgrove where The King's passion and imagination have been etched onto this peaceful and tranquil Cotswold landscape. From the magnificent Wildflower Meadow to the enchanting setting of the Arboretum, the gardens embody His Royal Highness’s gardening ideals and organic principles. The tour will be led by one of His Majesty’s experienced guides revealing the garden’s history, the inspiration and innovation behind them. Following the tour enjoy a delicious two-course lunch in the Orchard Room Restaurant created by the Highgrove Chefs using the most seasonal sourced ingredients.
BUCKINGHAM PALACE & THE STATE ROOMS MONDAY 10 AUGUST, THURSDAY 03 & MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER £70 Adult | £52 Child
During the summer months Buckingham Palace is open to the public to enjoy some of the wonderful rooms and artifacts on display. Amongst the many highlights of this visit you will see the State Rooms, the Throne Room, The Picture Gallery and The White Drawing Room. As part of this multimedia audio guided tour, you will experience the mesmerising architecture of the enormous Ballroom which was ordered for construction by Queen Victoria and the delicate original paintings hanging in the Picture Gallery. Refreshments & gift shop are available at the end of your visit.
ZSL LONDON ZOO FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
£69 Adult | £67 OAP | £55 Child
With hundreds of incredible species, exciting and innovative exhibits London Zoo, the world's oldest scientific zoo, is a great day out for all ages. See its biggest and most breath-taking experience, Land of the Lions, providing state-of-the-art facilities for a breeding group of endangered Asiatic lions. Visit Monkey Valley and experience the troop of gravity-defying, 'high-flying' colobus monkeys leaping, lounging, swinging, and snoozing, in their new tree-top inspired habitat. Camden Market only option available.
OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT TUESDAY 08 SEPTEMBER
£74 Adult | £72 OAP | £58 Child
We take the ferry to the Isle of Wight to visit Osborne House. Explore Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's private apartments and grand reception rooms lined with lavish furnishings and famous artworks from the Royal Collection. Take a stroll through the flower-filled gardens with stunning views across the Solent. Bring a picnic with you or choose to enjoy lunch in the restaurant or café.
