The group set out at 8.30am on Wednesday 22nd May to visit Gunby Estate. We left Hucknall Market in heavy rain which sadly remained with us for much of the day. Despite the rain the group set out to make the most of the day.
On arrival at Gunby we were met by a member of staff who scanned membership tickets and briefed the group about the Estate.
The small cafe area was soon popular with the group. Following that interlude there was an artist in residence who was very happy to engage with the group in his gallery. Many of the group then braved the rain to explore the sizeable gardens and second-hand book shop. Some members ventured further over the Estate to explore the ancient church and other features of the area.
Members visited the House with timed tickets during the afternoon session observing the library, the drawing room, the below stairs kitchen and domestic areas and on the upper floor the bedrooms and other family rooms.
In view of the inclement weather the group assembled on the coach a few minutes early and arrived back in Hucknall for 6.00 pm.
The June visit takes us to Tatton Park in Cheshire.