What a great day out to Plas Cadnant and the ‘hidden gardens’
What started out as a miserable wet and windy day evolved to a lovely warm and sunny afternoon stroll around the beautiful gardens, followed by afternoon tea.
Well done girls for a great day out.
A visit to Plas Cadnant, Anglesey and The Hidden Gardens Wednesday,1st May 2019. In1996 work began on the restoration of the historic garden and grounds, home of the Price family since 1804. In the visitors centre you can learn about the history of Plas Cadnant, going back to the Iron Age. The picturesque valley is a plant persons paradise, with a walled garden, waterfalls and much more. There is also a traditional tearoom serving homemade light lunches, scones and cakes served with silver pots of tea or freshly brewed coffee.
We will first stop at the lovely garden centre “Fron Goch” to have a look around or be tempted from its award winning restaurant then travel to Fron Cadnant.
Cost £23 including Tea/coffee and piece of Lemon drizzle cake.
Depart: Maghull Square 8.30am.
Return: Maghull Square 6pm approx
A visit to Biddulph Grange Garden NT Staffordshire has been arranged for Wednesday 10th April 2019. This amazing Victorian garden was created by James `Bateman for his collection of plants around the world. A visit takes you on a global journey from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and a re-creation of Himalayan glen. The garden features a collection of rhododendrons and the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain from China in the 1850’s. There is a tearoom selling wonderful made on site food and a gift shop.
Our first stop is a visit to High Legh garden centre in Knutsford maybe for a tea/coffee and a look around and then onto Biddulph Grange garden.
Cost of trip N/T members £12 – Non N/T £18
Depart Maghull Square. 9.15am
Return Maghull Square. 6pm approx
Garden visit to the BBC Gardeners World Live 2019 has been arranged for Friday, 14th June. . It’s the ultimate day out for garden lovers, this is fantastic show with plenty to see and wonderful ideas for your garden. Inspiring show gardens, floral marquees, plant growers and the nation’s favourite garden experts live including Monty Don, Carol Klein plus Alan Titchmarsh and many more.
Also, we will have entrance to the BBC Good Food Show and sample the delicious food and drink. Food experts Mary Berry, Tom Kerridge and lots more will be at the show. One ticket gets you into two great shows this is a wonderful day out.
Cost. – £30 including coach
Depart Maghull Square. – 8am prompt
Return Maghull Square – 6 – 630pm approx
A holiday to The Gardens of Cornwall – Monday 6th May -10th May 2019 staying at the Pentire Hotel. The hotel is located on the Pentire head overlooking Fistral beach and close to Newquay town centre. The hotel has a large indoor pool and spa. The bedrooms have central heating and bath or shower, WC.and hairdryer All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities,TV. and radio channels This well-appointed hotel has a good reputation and is well located for our excursions we will stay here for 4 nights on a half board basis.
We will visit Cotehele (NT) medieval Tudor house and gardens, Saltram (NT) Will also visit Truro and some free time and then join the group for a boat cruise along the river Fal. Also visiting Trelisick Gardens (NT) and Popey Garden cottage. For more information visit the Garden Visit Table on Tuesday mornings and pick up more details on this beautiful and interesting holiday. Cost of holiday £450pp
A visit to Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire and Knutsford has been arranged on Monday 18th March 2019. The first stop will be the town of Knutsford, you will have time to browse the shops, morning coffee, or maybe lunch if you wish.
We will then travel to Capesthorne Hall. Capesthorne Hall is the much loved home of the Bromley-Davenport family, the wards, have lived since doomsday times. The present house was built between 1719 and 1732, replacing an earlier building. The estate is a tranquil haven for wildlife, with it’s parkland, lakes and formal gardens. We also have arranged a cream tea included in the cost. Entrance to the House,Gardens and Chapel are also included in the cost.
Cost. £22
Depart Maghull Square 9.15am
Return Maghull Square 5.30pm approx
Wednesday 13th February 2019
To start the Garden Visits new year, we have arranged a 2 course Carvery lunch at the Calf’s Head Country House Hotel Worseton, Clitheroe.
We will first visit Shackleton’s Garden Nursery. It’s a well stocked garden centre and hopefully, give us some spring inspiration!! They have a warm and welcoming cafe which you can have a morning coffee/tea if you wish.
Later, we will go to the Calf’s Head Country house Hotel for our Carvery Lunch with a choice of two or three roast meats and a selection of delightful desserts. Then to finish tea/coffee (included in the meal)
Cost of trip. £23 including coach
Depart Maghull Square 9.15am
Return Maghull Square 5.30pm approx
Interested in this trip? Call at the desk to apply.
Monday, 10th December 2018. – Christmas Meal first visiting the Grosvenor Garden Centre then on to our “Surprise Christmas Meal” the location being a surprise as people like to have !!! Cost £28
Departing Maghull Square 9.15am
Returning. 5.30pm approx
A visit to Dorothy Clive Garden on Wednesday, 19th September 2018, set amidst glorious countryside where the borders of Staffordshire,Cheshire and Shropshire intersect, this beautiful 12 acre garden has evolved since 1940 when Colonel Harry Clive began landscaping a disused Victorian quarry for his wife Dorothy. Visitors to the garden will discover the great the variety of form and colour and the fine views of the surrounding countryside. Plant enthusiasts will find many unusual species. There is a tearoom offering home baking and light lunches.
We will first visit Bridgemere Garden Centre Britian’s largest garden centre, selling a huge range of top-quality plants and garden products. You can explore the six acre award-winning gardens. There is a garden kitchen cafe with refreshments which will delight !! with tasty light bites, sweet treats and the finest of coffee/tea. This should be an enjoyable day out.
The cost of trip is £19
Depart Maghull Square. 9.am
Return Maghull Square 6pm approx