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Day Excursions 2026

 

Unless otherwise stated, for all excursions:

£10pp deposit & balance due 6 weeks prior to departure

 

 

October

 

Historic Dedham & lunch at the Bull

Tuesday 13th October 2026

Today’s tour takes us via Bures and Sudbury, to the attractive village of Long Melford, with its magnificent broad High Street, lined with timber framed and Georgian brick houses. We enjoy lunch at the well-respected Bull Hotel, before making our way, via picturesque Monks Eleigh and ancient Hadleigh, to the attractive village of Dedham, in the heart of Constable Country, with its wealth of historic buildings, housing old inns, tearooms and a large art/crafts centre.

Includes two-course lunch with tea/coffee.

Adult/SC: £62.95

Sorry, this excursion does not pick up in Shenfield & Brentwood

 

Main

Chicken & pulled Ham pie, served with mashed potato, peas & gravy

Scampi, Chips and Peas

Mac'n'cheese served with garlic ciabatta

Sweet

Vanilla & Strawberry Cheesecake served with cream

Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream

Ice Cream

 

November

 

Christmas at Hever Castle with Lunch

Sunday 22nd November 2026

This lovely excursion for 2026 takes us to enchanting Hever Castle, where the rooms are beautifully decorated for the festive season, with twinkling Christmas trees and welcoming log fires. Our tour includes a delicious two-course Christmas lunch, with mulled wine/hot spiced apple juice and tea/coffee served in the restaurant. There will be ample time to explore the majestic castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, and grounds, as well as visit the gift shop, before dusk falls, and the magical themed Christmas trail is illuminated with up-lighting and colour washes. Includes: admission to the Castle & Gardens, interactive Castle Audio Guide Tour, Christmas light trail experience. 2-course lunch (main & sweet) with bread and butter, water, tea & coffee, and mulled wine/hot spiced apple juice. Extra drinks are available to purchase on the day.

Adult/SC: £85.95

Menu

Roasted Carved Breast of Local Bronze Turkey, Pigs in Blankets, Roasted Potatoes, Chestnut Stuffing, Seasonal Vegetables & Gravy (Gluten Free On Request, Dairy Free On Request)

Hever Castle Christmas Pudding, Armagnac Custard & Griottines Cherries

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free On Request, Vegetarian)

Vegetarian/Vegan Menu

Chestnut & Onion Roast, Roasted Potatoes, Glazed Root Vegetables, Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Sauce

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

Lemon Posset, Mulled Plum Compote & Vanilla Shortbread Crumb (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)

 

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