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Events (Outings, Garden Visits & Holidays)

This list has information for all outings planned by the EVENTS AND TRIPS team, plus all GARDENING group trips. Click on an individual event (bold blue title) for more information.

Port Sunlight
3rd June 2026
8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Port Sunlight Village is the finest surviving example of early urban planning in the UK and has remained largely intact since its foundation by William Lever in 1888.  It was […]
Cost: £40 (includes coach travel, guided coach tour of the village, and driver's tip)
Booking Required
11th June 2026
6:30 pm
The quiz is open to all members of Silhill U3A. You can enter as a team of up to 6 people, or in smaller numbers or singly and we will […]
Cost: £2.50 per person
Booking Required
Maxstoke Castle
14th June 2026
10:15 am
Sunday June 14th Coach trip to the privately owned Maxstoke Castle built in 1345. We leave at 10.15 arriving at 11.00. Afterwards we shall take lunch at the popular Plough […]
Cost: £36
Booking Required
24th June 2026
9:30 am
The Gardens at Kelmarsh Hall are designated by English Heritage as Grade II*, a garden of national significance. The gardens surrounding the Hall are known for their relaxed charm and ‘haphazard […]
Cost: £57 includes Coach, Entry to House & Gardens, Garden Tour AND lunch
Porto Douro restaurant in Solihull
25th June 2026
11:00 am
As a one-off, the Luncheon Club is going for BRUNCH. Porto Douro, Warwick Road, Solihull has been recommended for its excellent Brunch and well priced as well, so as a […]
Cost: Brunch (order from menu)
Booking Required
Badminton Flower Show
9th July 2026
9:15 am
In July 2026, the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire will host the brand new RHS Badminton Flower Show. Highlights include exciting new plant combinations in the Pocket Planting Gardens, traditional […]
Cost: £61 (Coach and Entry). TRIP IS FULL
Ludlow Beers
14th July 2026
9:15 am
Join us for a day in Ludlow, with free time to explore the town, lunch at the Charlton Arms, where there are stunning views of the River Teme and Ludlow […]
Cost: £44 (includes travel, drivers tip, guided tour of the brewery and beer sampling)
Booking Required
The Choir of Man Musical
17th July 2026
4:00 pm
"The Choir of Man"--the best pub in the world--come ready to drink in the excitement. A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world -class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast […]
Cost: £48
Booking Required
Kynren - an Epic Tale of England
6th August 2026
to 10th August 2026
This is a 5 days/4 nights holiday departing on Thursday 6th August 2026, to include the spectacular open-air Kynren Show, an amazing production of "The Epic Tale of England" with […]
Cost: £620. £120 Single Supp (£50 Deposit) SPACES AVAILABLE
Felley Priory
14th August 2026
9:30 am
Felley Priory Gardens in Nottinghamshire is a tranquil 2.5-acre space surrounding a historic Tudor manor house that was once an Augustinian priory. The garden is known for its structure, diverse […]
Cost: £31 (Includes Coach, Garden Entry, Private Garden Tour and Tips)
27th August 2026
9:15 am
SEVERN TRENT WATER TREATMENT PLANT (MINWORTH) with LUNCH AT THE WHITE HORSE INN IN CURDWORTH Join us for a tour of one of the biggest sewage treatment plants in Europe. […]
Cost: £25 (includes coach travel and tip; tour is provided free of charge by Severn Trent)
Booking Required
8th September 2026
8:30 am
Geoff Hamilton (of Gardener's World fame) was the creator of Barnsdale Gardens which he purchased in 1983. The gardens are now owned by his son, Nick Hamilton. Nick took over […]
Cost: £56.00 (Coach, Entry, Guided Tour, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Tips).
Killerton Garden in Autumn
20th October 2026
to 23rd October 2026
The Gardening Group has organised a 4 day/3 night trip to view Autumn colours in Devon. We will have guided tours at Lukesland, The Garden House, and Torre Abbey. At […]
Cost: £599 (Balance Due at June or July Core Meeting)
Westonbirt Arboretum
2nd November 2026
9:15 am
Our 2026 Autumn Colour Explosion: Westonbirt Arboretum In autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum is transformed into a living canvas of vibrant colours, with trees displaying fiery reds, golden yellows and rich ambers […]
Cost: £47 to include Coach, Entry and Guided Tour