Petworth House & Gardens

Saturday 22^nd  May 2010

Today's tour allows us to visit this magnificent late 17^th century mansion set in a park landscaped by Capability Brown. The house contains the National Trust’s largest collection of pictures including works by Turner. We hope also to arrange a special tour of the historic gardens led by one of the gardeners.

We shall, as usual use one of our vintage Bedford coaches, and therefore the tour is limited to a MAXIMUM of 24 group members.

Tour price is £45 to include ferry from the island, entrance to house and park.

Sunday 11^th April 2010

Today's tour allows us to explore the preserved brickworks, which also houses the Hampshire Narrow Gauge Trust collection, and a visit to the 10 ¼” gauge railway at the Royal Victoria Country Park overlooking Southampton Water.  We shall, as usual use one of our vintage Bedford coaches, and therefore the tour is limited to a maximum of 24 group members.

Tour price is £29.50 from Portsmouth Hard Interchange, or £39.50 to include ferry from the Isle of Wight. Fares include entrance to the brickworks and railway fare. (Tour departs Portsmouth 10.50)