Outings
Past Outing
The Autumn 2022 outing was to Hever Castle and Gardens and included a private tour of the Castle.
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Dating back to the 13th century, Hever Castle was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I. Its panelled rooms house fine furniture, tapestries, antiques, and a collection of Tudor portraits. Hever Castle is crenelated, moated and said to be haunted! A permanent exhibition depicts the saga of the War of the Roses to the Reformation through its art collection and there is a new exhibition: ‘Becoming Anne: Connections, Culture, Court’ outlining Anne Boleyn’s childhood, education and time at court.
The Castle and its surrounds were restored and extended in the early 20 th century by William Waldorf Astor and there are magnificent gardens set in 125 acres.
Recent Outings
On the 16th June we hosted a Summer lunch at Frensham Pond Hotel. Always a good venue.
A summer boat trip and cream tea on the Wey and Arun Canal on Thursday 22nd June 2023 was highly enjoyable if not a little too warm!
Future Outings
June 11th - Outing to Kipling’s House and Sissinhurst Gardens - TBA
