Planned trips
Wednesday 30 September 2026 Day Trip to Hampton Court - This is now fully booked.
Following on from my email regarding potential trips, there is good interest in both, and so we will be doing one this Autumn and one next Spring.
The first trip this September will be to Hampton Court Palace where you can walk in Henry VIII’s footsteps and transport yourself back to the 16th Century. This trip is for members only. The cost is £38.20 per person (to include Driver tip and entry ticket to Palace). Leaving the Clifton Centre 9.30am (prompt) and Bus Station Stand 1, Bicester at approx. 9.45am. Eta Hampton Court 11.15am. Departing Hampton Court at 4.00pm. Eta return Bicester 5.45pm.
- Val
For lots more information on Hampton Court visit the Historic Royal Palaces website https://www.hrp.org.uk/
A Trip to the Black Country Living Museum
This is proposed for next year. Watch this space. - Val
Recent Past Trips
Thursday 30 July 2026 Day Trip to Highclere Castle
Members enjoyed a lovely day out at Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey. We were all excited as we drove up and rounded the corner and the familiar building came into view.
Photo © Gill Hawkins
Most of us headed straight for the restroom and café, sitting in the sun under the parasols.
Photo © Gill Hawkins
Walking through the house was a bit surreal as we all remembered various scenes from the television series in each of the main rooms. There were plenty of photos and information about the filming and some of the staff had interesting anecdotes to tell. Sadly, we couldn't take photos indoors!
After lunch most of us explored the extensive grounds and gardens, whilst some less able bodied people sat in the shade and people-watched. A very pleasant day and many thanks to Joy Saville for organising it.
Photo © Gill Hawkins
- Gill
7 June to 13 June 2026 Residential Holiday based in Chester - Please see full report and photos here.
A contingent from our u3a has been on a holiday based in Chester from 7 June to 13 June. Please see full report and photos here.
Photo © Richard Herbert