Category: Outings

  • Bath Christmas Market Outing 4th December 2024

    2 coaches arrived at The Beehive early for our day out. It was a dry morning and a reasonable temperature. We were soon loaded and on our way to Bath. The journey was uneventful and fortunately when we arrived at Bath there was a bus lane taking us right into the City.  Parking was quick and… Read more

  • Visit to The Immersive Van Gogh Experience 28th October 2024

    "Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in London is a 360º digital art gallery that invites you to step into the universe of the Dutch genius, Vincent van Gogh. Experience his most famous works, such as The Starry Night and Sunflowers, in a whole new way in this immersive museum.  At the entrance there is a… Read more

  • u3a Visit to Hampton Court Castle Sunday 23rd September 2024

    We woke that morning to a dull and very wet day. The weather forecast to say the least was extremely poor with much rain expected to last all day.  We left Carterton on time and our coach driver (Keith) had much rain (very heavy at times) to contend with  en-route. Nevertheless, we arrived a few minutes… Read more

  • Outing to Weston super Mare on Thursday 29th August 2024

    48 members boarded our coach on a sunny but chilly morning for an outing to Weston, a Victorian era resort in Somerset. Arriving at the sea front it was sunny and still chilly, but it soon warmed up and was a very pleasant day. Donkeys were giving rides on the sand. Amazingly the sea was… Read more

  • Outing to the Kennet and Avon Canal for a Boat Trip 30 July 2024

    Wow what a day to choose for an outing, the hottest day of the year so far.  Hats, sun cream and sunglasses all at the ready. Our coach was early and so we were able to depart from The Beehive on time.  The journey was comfortable and without any hold ups we arrived early.  This gave us time… Read more

  • Outing - Black Country Living Museum 26th June 2024

    The day started good with everyone being on time for our coach. Our coach arrived with a very nice young driver and we are on our way, the journey being about 1 ¾ hours.  We alighted the coach and made our way to Reception. Pam went and paid for our entrance and returned with wristbands and… Read more

  • Outing to Hampton Court Palace 30th April 2024

    We were so lucky to have a glorious morning and indeed a day of sunshine with temperatures rising as the day progressed. Hampton Court Palace is a Grade I listed palace and is vast and steeped in history throughout with its winding and long corridors.  The Palace, the gardens and grounds were extremely well kept. They… Read more

  • List of Outings for 2024

    Sunday February 11th Birmingham Tattoo     Tuesday April 30th Hampton Court Palace     Wednesday June 26th Black Country Living Museum     Tuesday July 30th Kennet & Avon Horse Drawn Boat Trip     Not yet confirmed:       Thursday August 29th Day at Seaside     Sunday September 22nd Hampton Court… Read more

  • Next 2 Outings

    Kennet and Avon Horse Drawn Boat Trip, and then free time in Newbury Wednesday 30th July 2024 : £30.00 Pay By March 26th (monthly meeting) by cheque made payable to Carterton u3a, or by card. Black Country Living Museum Wednesday 26th June 2024 : £33.00 Pay by 23rd April (monthly meeting) by cheque (made payable… Read more

  • Outing to the Birmingham Tattoo

    Our coach party left on a pleasant journey to The Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. On arrival it was a short walk from the coach to the entrance which went very smoothly. Inside the Arena were numerous eateries with plenty of table and chairs. A number of Toilets were situated all around without any queueing.   The signage… Read more