FRIENDS OF LEAMINGTON SPA ART GALLERY & MUSEUM
2025 SUMMER EXCURSIONS

 

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL
BOUGHTON HOUSE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
A private visit which includes tour of the house, coffee and lunch and time to explore the gardens.

 

TUESDAY 13 MAY
AMERSHAM & CHENIES MANOR, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Time to explore the town of Amersham with it's 150 listed buildings and St Mary's Church. After lunch (not included) we travel to Chenies Manor for a private tour of part of the house, built in 1460. Free time to walk round the award winning garden and have tea/cake which is included.

 

WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE
SHREWSBURY & WOLLERTON OLD HALL GARDEN, SHROPSHIRE
Plenty to explore in Shrewsbury including the Museum & Art Gallery, Shrewsbury Cathedral and Shrewsbury Abbey. Shrewsbury is home to 660 listed buildings and is the birthplace of Charles Darwin. After lunch (not included) we travel to Wollerton Old Hall Garden. This is 'A world class example of an English Garden' and we will have exclusive enjoyment of these gardens for the afternoon with tea/cake included.

 

MONDAY 14 JULY
ARLEY HALL & GARDENS, CHESHIRE
Arley Hall is a Grade II* listed building with adjacent chapel. The Hall is open to visitors. The gardens are amongst the finest in Europe, the Double Herbaceous Border being the best-known feature. Lunch can be purchased at The Gardener's Kitchen Cafe.

 

THURSDAY 7 AUGUST
ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON EGHAM, SURREY
A private tour of the Founders Building, including the quads, the Chapel, Lecture Theatre and Reading Room. A sandwich lunch followed by a talk about the pictures. Free time to look at the pictures then tea/cake before leaving. Lunch & tea included.

 

All excursions are by coach, leaving from Newbold Comyn with a pick up opposite the Spa Centre in Newbold Terrace.

For more details please contact the Secretary on friendsofleamingtonartgallery@hotmail.co.uk