A full day trip to see these splendid properties, a few miles apart but separated by 700 years of history. We start at Woodchester an incomplete Victorian Gothic manor. From oustide, the masonry and roof look complete but inside it is hauntingly empty. Afterwards we go to Berkeley Castle (pictured) home of the eponymous family...
We are delighted to invite you join a special event including a Director's talk and a visit to Messums Gallery, a local pioneering multi-purpose gallery and arts centre in Wiltshire. As you may be aware, the Holburne Museum has in its collection a number of items gifted from the Elisabeth Frink Estate and Archive. We will...
We first visit Grade I listed Rudhall Manor, set in 10 acres of grounds and dating back to the mid- 14th century. Admiral Nelson was a regular visitor and reputedly first met Emma, Lady Hamilton here. The manor was also a temporary home for fifty Chelsea Pensioners evacuated here during the Blitz. After Rudhall, we move on...
This trip is now postponed. Please follow this link for further details. We return to Dorset this spring to see two of the county’s finest properties - Sherborne Castle (pictured) and Minterne House and Gardens, both still in the hands of branches of the extended Digby family. We have a private tour of each house,...
This trip is now postponed. Please follow this link for further details. A full day trip to Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park in Warwickshire where we will have private tours of both the main collection and the special exhibition of works by Lucas Cranach the elder. There will also be free time for independent exploration of...
A full day trip to visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes International Motor Museum near Yeovil. Starting at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in the morning we will have an introductory talk about the history of the collections followed by free time to explore the exhibition galleries and Halls. We will head over...
Friends can join us for a private guided walk at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, one of the UK's oldest and largest. After enjoying the marvellous autumn colours we will take lunch at the Kings Arms at Didmarton. In the afternoon we return to Westonbirt House — described by Country Life as "the finest example of...
A repeat, full day trip to see two of Dorset’s finest medieval properties. We will have private access and an exclusive tour of the interior of Wolfeton and a private tour of Athelhampton. We arrive first at Wolfeton House (pictured above), a Grade 1 listed medieval and Elizabethan house, whose original courtyard section dates back...
