It was an early start for the group for our visit to Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. Leaving Hucknall Market at 8.30 am we arrived at Fountains shortly after 10.30 am.
After walking up through the reception area we were immediately met by one of our two guides who were to take us on a very informative and interesting tour of the Abbey ruins and gardens of this World Heritage site. The tours were well received and enjoyable as we learned about the history of the site.
The tour lasted for an hour and a half after which most visited one of the two restaurants for lunch.
Whilst some people continued to walk and explore the very extensive grounds the community bus was available to return weary travellers to the reception area.
There was still time to explore the National Trust shop or to buy plants for the garden before we returned to the nearby coach. Setting off at 4.00 pm the traffic on a busy M1 delayed our return slightly and we arrived back in Hucknall at 6.30 pm. All agreed it had been an excellent visit if a tiring one!!!
September sees the group venture across to Erdigg near Wrexham.