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Outings 2026

Outings

Outings Info

INFORMATION AND BOOKING FORM

We have three coach Outings for our members to look forward to this summer with a huge choice of plants for sale.
Costs for each outing appeared in the Spring Newsletter sent to all Nottingham Group members.

We will be using with Acorn Travel again, a local firm specialising in smaller coaches.
Please refer to the Outings Information page where you will see a map with the 2 pick up points marked, They remain the same as last year. There will be 36 seats on each outing, the usual comforts but no toilet.
There is plenty of space to store all your plants.

Bookings will be via the online booking system successfully used for the last 3 years.
A link to our Online Outings Booking Form will appear here and be sent to all members soon.

Please note this is only for paid up members of Nottingham Group.
We will open to family and friends later should seats be available - members will be informed of this by email.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The online booking form for Outings will be sent to the membership via email.
Confirmation of bookings will be sent via email or by phone for members without internet access.
Initial bookings are only accepted for Members.
If places remain available near to the date of the trip, invitations may be extended to friends/relatives.
Please scroll down to read our Cancellation Policy.

All the usual information on trip details, including the Gardens, how to book, the location of car parking and coach pick up places, are included in Spring Newsletters sent to members.

Herefordshire/Worcestershire Thursday 14th May 2026

Stockton Bury Gardens, Kimbolton, Nr Leominster

Superb 4 acre sheltered garden set amongst Medieval buildings including pigeon House, tithe barn, secret garden and garden museum.

Home made teas in the Tithe Barn Cafe at your own expense.

Lunch is not available for groups of our size. No picnics in the grounds.

Plants for sale

www.stocktonbury.co.uk

Followed by

Wharf House, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcs.

A two acre country garden set around an 18C house and outbuildings (not open) Mixed herbaceous border with colour theming, intimate courtyards, canal garden, long double borders, stream with bridge to a little island, vegetable garden. Plants for sale

https://wharf-house-gardener.blog/

The garden is on several levels with some uneven paths and only partial wheelchair access.

Refreshments may be available at extra cost.

We aim to arrive back in Nottingham 6 - 6.15pm

Yorkshire Tuesday 16th June 2026

The Old Vicarage, Church Street, Whixley, Yorks.

The walls, house and various structures within this village garden are festooned with climbers. Mixed borders, old roses, hardy and half-hardy perennials, topiary, bulbs and more give interest all year. Gravel and old brick paths lead to hidden seating areas creating the atmosphere of a romantic English garden. https://ngs.org.uk/the-old-vicarage-whixley/

Plants for sale

Tea, coffee and scones included.

Photo Marcus Harpur

Followed by

Cliff Bank Nursery, Cliff Bank Cottage, North Rigton, Leeds

Ben Preston formerly Head Gardener at York Gate Garden presented a talk on the garden at one of our past meetings (Feb 2021 on Zoom). Moving on, he took over a derelict nursery, Ben and his wife worked hard to bring the site back into use. They now run a successful Nursery regularly attending Plant Fairs and feature frequently in the garden press. Ben returned to talk to us about the transformation at a recent meeting (Oct 2025)

We are looking forward to visiting the nursery and buying from the wide selection of plants on sale.

Entry includes a 45 minute talk and tea, coffee and cake.

www.cliffbanknursery.co.uk

We aim to be back in Nottingham approx 6 pm

Lincolnshire Saturday 1st August 2026

Woodlands, Fotherby, Nr Louth

Having visited this garden on more than one occasion it is certainly renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty of interesting sun lovers too, especially salvias. Many unusual plants, trees, shrubs and ferns. The Crevice Garden, featured in two Hardy Plant Journals, is developing nicely. Specialist collection of Codonopsis with Plant Heritage status. Award winning professional artist studio open to visitors.

Tea, coffee and cake included

Plants for sale

Please note the coach will park in a layby just off the main road, then there is a 350 yd walk along a tarmac lane to the property.

https://woodlandsplants.co.uk/

We depart for a short journey into Louth centre

The Secret Garden of Louth

Featured on Gardeners World, described as a lush, exotic plant packed haven. A whole new world when entering from the street. Exotic borders, raised island, long hot border, ponds, stumpery, intimate seating areas along the garden journey. Narrow paths.

Tea, coffee and cake included

Plants for sale

The coach will stop on a nearby street, we will be met by the owner and take a short walk along a footpath to the garden gate.

www.facebook.com/thesecretgardenoflouth

We aim to be back in Nottingham approx 6 to 6.15pm

CANCELLATION POLICY

To reduce the financial deficit for Outings, the Committee have agreed a Cancellation policy (see below), in effect returning to a practice used in the past. We are only requesting a small payment to be made if a member has to cancel.

Cancellations

Once a booking has been made, members cancelling will need to pay 50% of the coach hire costs if it is not possible to fill their place. (This recognises their regular contribution to the Group’s finances through the annual subscription payment)

If a non member cancels under the same circumstances they will be liable to pay 100% of the coach hire costs.

Members/Non Members who have already paid would be refunded for the refreshment costs if it has not been possible to fill their place.

Members/Non Members who cancel before making a payment will be asked to contribute if it has not been possible to fill the place.

Members are encouraged to fill the coach by inviting family members and friends.

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