Discovering Britain
Group Name: Discovering Britain
Venue: Various British historical towns and cities
Group Leaders: Pauline Archer and Gill Hunt
Day: The second Friday of each month from March to October departing Hucknall at 8.00 am returning at 4.00 pm.
Recent Posts
- Discovering BritainOn 12th June, our group enjoyed a fascinating visit to the historic city of St Albans, exploring its rich heritage and many notable landmarks. The day began at St Albans Cathedral, an impressive structure with origins dating back to Norman times. Its magnificent architecture, stained glass windows, and peaceful atmosphere provided an excellent introduction to …
- Discovering BritainOur day trip to Kingston upon Hull offered a fascinating mix of history, culture, and modern attractions. The journey began in Hull’s charming Old Town, where cobbled streets and historic buildings create a vivid sense of the city’s maritime past. Narrow alleys, traditional pubs, and Georgian architecture gave the area a welcoming character. The next …
- Discovering BritainOn 14 November, we visited Cambridge for a day of exploring its historic architecture, cultural landmarks, and unique academic atmosphere, except it was atrocious weather and threw it down with rain all day, our exploring was somewhat curtailed. However the first stop was King’s College, where the magnificent chapel dominated the scene with its soaring fan …
- Discovering BritainOn Monday the 6th of October, we enjoyed a delightful day trip to the picturesque town of Bakewell. The weather was pleasant, with clear skies and a mild breeze, which made exploring the town especially enjoyable. Our first stop was the Bakewell market, where we spent time browsing the many stalls offering local produce, handmade …
- Discovering BritainOur most recent excursion began aboard a beautifully restored 1946 vintage bus, whose polished chrome and distinctive character instantly set the tone for the day. From Hucknall we travelled in style, enjoying the gentle hum of the old engine as we made our way through the countryside towards Wirksworth, in truth it was quite noisy, …
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