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Date

Outing details

Tuesday 10 February Coach start 9am

 

Closing date - n/a

This is going ahead - book up to 7 February by phoning Jill

 

Cathedral

Novium Museum

Chichester Cathedral

Join us for a guided tour of the Cathedral.  There will be a concert in the Cathedral between 1.10 and 2pm, the tour has been arranged for 2.30pm. The coach will leave at 4.30 pm, so time for tea in the refectory before we depart. In the morning possibly visit the Novium Museum, if the weather is fine you could explore the Bishop’s gardens and walk the Cathedral walls or perhaps explore the shops in the city centre.

For 950 years, Chichester Cathedral has served as the spiritual heart of Sussex. Its history reflects iconic moments of English history: the Roman market city of Chichester; King Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries (1530s); the Civil War and siege of Chichester (1642) and much more.

At Chichester Cathedral medieval stone carvings sit alongside world famous contemporary works of art from the likes of Graham Sutherland, Marc Chagall and Ursula Benker-Schirmer 

The Novium Museum is built over the exposed archaeological remains of Chichester's Roman bath house. The museum is located on Tower Street, which is in the centre of Chichester City.The museum tells the stories of Chichester District and its rich heritage.

We leave for home at 4.30pm

Cost: PANT Members £35 Non-members £38

Tuesday 9 June
Coach start 10am

 

Closing date

Tuesday 15 May

 

Bennetts Water
Gardens

Bennetts Water Gardens

Set over some eight acres near Weymouth, these gardens hold the National Plant Collection of Water Lilies. Attractions include a Claude Monet-style Japanese Bridge, a Tropical House, Woodland Walks and a Museum. A free map of the grounds is available on arrival, showing not only the lilies and marginal plants, but also the wildlife to look out for. You can download a copy in advance here.

The Gardens endeavour to make as much of the attraction as possible accessible to all visitors. Partial wheelchair access is available around the gardens. During periods of sustained wet weather however, the gardens are closed to wheelchair users as the paths are not paved, so might also prove a problem to those with mobility issues.

The Café Monet serves light lunches and afternoon teas, but you could also bring a picnic to enjoy in the grounds

We leave for home at 3.30pm

Cost: PANT Members £28 Non-members £31

Tuesday 8 September
Coach start 10am

 

Closing date

Tuesday 14 August

 

 

Three River Cruise with Lunch

We’ll visit the port of Southampton, home of the cruise ships. This cruise combines a harbour tour enjoying the lively sights of Southampton Port along with the cruise ships when in dock, as well as visiting the other local waterways including the Hamble, historic home of yacht building and the Itchen which leads you into the Test.

The cruise will depart at 12.15. On board while we see the various sites we’ll have fish & chips with mushy peas, bread & butter plus a hot drink. Vegan and gluten free options are available. We dock at 3.15pm and leave for home at 3.30pm

Please book as soon as possible, as we've only been able to reserve 35 places.

Cost: PANT Members £55 Non-members £58

 

 

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