A description of our exciting and stimulating upcoming events, following their announcement in the Friends’ Newsletter
Future Events
Thursday 10 August 2017; Coach departs Holburne Museum at 8:45am prompt, returning about 5:45pm
A Day trip to Chavenage House and Rodmarton Manor
A private tour of two lovely houses near Tetbury: Chavenage and Rodmarton.
Chavenage’s history goes as far back as the early 14th-century as sections of the existing building formed part of an Augustian monastic community. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the estate was granted to Thomas Seymour who subsequently married Henry VIII’s widow Katherine Parr and was created Lord Seymour of Sudeley.
In the afternoon we will visit Rodmarton Manor; a supreme example of a house built, and all its furniture made, to Arts and Crafts ideals. It is one of the last country houses built in traditional style by hand using local stone, local timber and local craftsmen. While the exterior of the house has been described as ‘neo-monastic’ the interior is warm, most rooms being panelled, with timbered ceilings. Almost all the furniture has been handmade, of local wood and in the Cotswold style. The final room built here was the chapel with stone arches and a beamed roof.
Tickets are £68 each to include coach travel, entry fees, guides, tea and coffee on arrival, a 2 course buffet lunch with soft drinks at Chavenage, plus tea and coffee before departing Rodmarton. Please complete the booking form in the Summer 2017 Newsletter.
Thursday 7 September 2017; Coach departs Holburne Museum at 9:00am prompt, returning about 6:00pm
A Day Trip to Ablington Manor and Wormington Grange
Ablington Manor, Bibury, described in The English Garden magazine as a place of ‘romantic reverie’, is an absolute gem, nestled in one of the most delightful villages in the Cotswolds. This 16th-century manor house is surrounded by an exquisite four acre garden which has been created over the last forty years by its current owners.
After lunch we’ll visit John Evetts at Wormington Grange, Stanton. Originally a photographer, John has been the Landmark Trust’s Furnishing Manager since 1976 and oversees the furnishing and interior renovation of the Trust’s buildings from his workshop and furniture store at his home at Wormington Grange.
Tickets are £55 to include coach travel, entrance to gardens, teas and coffees. Lunch is not included at £20 each (please bring cash on the day). Please request a Booking Form by emailing Minnie Tatham: minnietatham@hotmail.co.uk or complete and return the booking form in the Summer Newsletter.
Tuesday 19 September 2017, Coach departs Holburne Museum at 8:30am prompt, returning approx 6:30pm
Sezincote House and Owlpen Manor
Following the success of our first visit to these wonderful properties in May, we have been able to organise a return visit so more Friends can enjoy these special places.
Tickets are limited, as there is a waiting list from the first time round, so please respond quickly to make sure of your booking. They cost £68 each to include coach travel, 1-course light lunch (drinks charged extra), entry fees, guides and a cream tea before leaving Owlpen.
NB there are toilet facilities but no refreshments available at Sezincote, so do bring your own bottled drinks as required. Please complete and return the booking form in the Summer 2017 Newsletter.
Dates for Your Diaries
Friday 8 to Monday 11 December 2017 – Three Dutch cities and their treasures
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