Travel committee
A happy group of Northamptonshire members in Cardiff
The NCFWI educational trip to Cardiff got off to a wonderful start yesterday, with a visit to SS Great Britain in the beautiful Bristol sunshine.
A wonderful trip to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire - October 2021
What a beautiful serene tranquil and thought provoking place this is. 25,000 trees and 400 memorials including one for the W.I
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Sudeley Castle - August 2021.
First trip since lockdown ended and despite the dreary weather, members explored the lovely gardens and discovered the incredible history of this castle nestled in the Cotswolds.
Sunderland Four Day trip - October 2019
A super time had by all. Huge thanks to the Travel Team who arranged it all.
Our first stop was at Lotherton, where we enjoyed the Hall, Chapel, Wildlife World, Gardens and not forgetting the Cafe!
Arriving at Sunderland, our Hotel, then next day to Newcastle and Gateshead
A trip to the National Glass Museum and Beamish
We visited the Angel of the North
Chipping Camden and Sezincote House May 2019
A beautiful sunny day to visit the Cotswolds, so much to see in Chipping Camden and the unique Sezincote House.
A visit to Trentham Gardens March 2019
A Welsh Break
On Sunday morning we travelled North to Caernarvon with a lunch break at Chester, taking in the Cathedral, city walls, River Dee, Rows and much more. On Monday we took in the scenery of the Llanberis Pass and on to Gwydir Castle. The afternoon was spent in Conwy (or Llandudno)
Royal School of Needlework and Hampton Court Palace
Members visited the "Stories in Stitches" exhibition at the RSN and also enjoyed many of the fascinating experiences on offer at Hampton Court Palace.
Winterbourne House, Botanic Gardens and
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
A day of beauty; first the Botanical Gardens at Winterbourne House, then Winterbourne House itself followed by a tour of the Gallery at the Barber Institute. All made more enjoyable by the wonderful company of WI friends.
The World of Wedgwood
After the tour of the works, members enjoyed refreshments on the most delicate of crockery!
Tour of Coventry Cathedral
The Tour Guides used their considerable expertise to good effect for almost two hours.
Visit to Houses of Parliament
This advertised trip was hugely popular and much over-subscribed. So much so that five further day trips have been arranged.The first trip was a never to be forgotten, memorable experience and certainly lived up to expectations.
Scottish Royal Highlights & the Edinburgh Tattoo tour
(Click here for a report by Gloria Alderman of Cosgrove WI)
We travelled north arriving at Lancaster for lunch. Journeying onwards we arrived at the magnificent Peebles Hydro Hotel in time for a quick swim before the three-course evening meal.
Next day we visited the Robert Smails Printing Works (NT). Some members even printed their own bookmark using traditional methods. Then followed a three-course lunch at the Peebles Hydro after which we travelled to Leith to tour The Royal Yacht Britannia.
The Edinburgh Tattoo completed the day. A fantastic spectacle showcasing music and culture from around the world, finishing with the lone piper.
Rosslyn Chapel was our next visit. It was used for filming some of the Da Vinci code. Falkirk was next on the itinerary. We had an unscheduled stop to see the Kelpies, Scotland's newest iconic landmark. A ride on the Falkirk Wheel was tremendous. Photos do not do this engineering feat justice.
Sadly, after breakfast we left our hotel, had a brief stop at Gretna Green, then travelled to Skipton, where the friendliness of the local people made up for the rain (weather was sunny and warm until now).
Our thanks to Lisa or Avalon Tours who made sure we all had a memorable and happy trip.