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COACH TRIP TO HATFIELD HOUSE AND GARDENS
THURSDAY, 2ND JULY 2026 - 9.30am to 5.00pm
Join us for this wonderful trip to Hatfield House and Gardens which are steeped in history and closely linked with Queen Elizabeth i
Leaving Bedford by coach at 9.30am from the Kimbolton Road car park to Mowsbury Park. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes before departure. About 10.30am arrive at Hatfield House. The day will include a tour of the house and a short talk on the Rainbow Portrait (above). This painting returned to the house in late 2024 after considerable conservation work.
Our group will need to split into two groups of 20 for the house tour (15 minutes between each tour). Afterwards, visit the beautiful gardens or take refreshments in the café.
Lunch at own expense: Either outdoor picnic (bring your own lunch) or the Coach House Kitchen café.
4pm depart Hatfield House, arriving back in Bedford by about 5pm.
Cost: £50 Inclusive of house tour and coach travel.
Please book early as numbers are limited to 40 people. Book from 1st April by emailing Janet or at ourJune lecture.
For more information on Hatfield House: https://hatfield-house.co.uk/explore/
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Tuesday, 1st September 2026 - 2.15pm for 2.30pm departure
returning about 5.45pm
This trip is not to be missed! Sit back and glide along the river while enjoying full afternoon tea and a talk by a local historian. You will learn about the fascinating history of the river through Bedford.
Please aim to arrive at the designated meeting point at 2.15pm for 2.30pm departure (further details to follow). We will be on the boat for about 3¼ hours, so should be back at Priory Marina by 5.45pm
Free parking is available at Priory Country Park.
Cost: £45 inclusive of boat trip, full afternoon tea and talk.
Please book early as numbers are limited to 32 people. Book at our May and June lectures or by emailing Janet