Many members of our u3a are also National Trust Members but don’t use it as much as they could because of transport problems (besides which it is much more fun to visit with a group).
Frequency: We aim to arrange at least 4/5 visits each year, by coach, to various National Trust Properties. We also hope to introduce an overnight stay visit in an area where there are several National Trust venues but where distance is prohibitive to day visits.
Contact: Denise Whitsed, Liz Wilson or email Groups’ Coordinators
Programme 2025
National Trust
Visit to Attingham Park
Attingham’s Walled Garden is a hive of activity, with seasonal fruit, vegetables and flowers grown throughout the year, and a haven for wildlife, including the Attingham bees. Bright splashes of colour can be seen in the Walled Garden and orchard at this time of year, look out for the dahlias in bloom in September and early October.
In the frameyard, you’ll find our wildlife-friendly bed. With a variety of plants, a small pool of water and hedgehog house it’s a great place for ideas for your own garden or to take a moment and see what wildlife you can spot.
As you follow the Mile Walk through the Pleasure Grounds, look out for the various trees and seasonal shrubs, historic planting schemes and landscaped views designed to impress. You’ll find benches located around the walk where you can sit and take in the views and surroundings. Soak up the scents, sights and sounds of Attingham’s restored Walled Garden. Originally created in the 1780s, the team has been bringing this important part of the Attingham Estate back to life and production. After falling into disrepair, and having different uses in the 20th century, this Georgian kitchen garden is both beautiful and bountiful today.
- Venue: Attingham Park.
- Date: Wednesday October 15th.
- Cost: £20 Cheques payable to Sherwood u3a or BACS payment please. You can now pay by your card.
- Bookings open at August meeting.
- Leaving Morrison’s Woodhouse at 8.00am.
- Returning time: Departing
- For further details contact Liz Wilson or Denise Whitsed.
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- Venue:
- Date:
- Cost: £ Cheques payable to Sherwood u3a or BACS payment please. You can now pay by your card.
- Bookings open at August meeting.
- Leaving Morrison’s Woodhouse at
- Leaving Mansfield outside Iceland at
- Returning time: Departing
- For further details contact Liz Wilson or Denise Whitsed.
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- Venue:
- Date:
- Cost: £ Cheques payable to Sherwood u3a or BACS payment please. You can now pay by your card.
- Bookings open at meeting.
- Leaving Morrison’s Woodhouse at
- Leaving Mansfield outside Iceland at
- Returning time: Departing
- For further details contact Liz Wilson or Denise Whitsed.
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- Venue:
- Date:
- Cost: £ Cheques payable to Sherwood u3a or BACS payment please. You can now pay by your card.
- Bookings open at meeting.
- Leaving Morrison’s Woodhouse at
- Leaving Mansfield outside Iceland at
- Returning time: Departing
- For further details contact Liz Wilson or Denise Whitsed.
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- Venue:
- Date:
- Cost: £ Cheques payable to Sherwood u3a or BACS payment please. You can now pay by your card.
- Bookings open at meeting.
- Leaving Morrison’s Woodhouse at
- Leaving Mansfield outside Iceland at
- Returning time: Departing
- For further details contact Liz Wilson or Denise Whitsed.
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We are open to suggestions (polite ones!) or we may just pick from Irene’s previous visits. We are also hoping to choose an area with several National Trust properties and fit in several of them with an overnight stay.