What we’re about
Do you want to see the countryside and historic sites around southern England with other like minded people?
If your answer is Yes, then this is the group for you!
We organise 19 day trips a year (from March to October and a Christmas market in December), normally on Saturday's by coach for only £32 each!
It's an opportunity to meet other like minded people who are interested in history, the countryside and walks.
Just pay your £32 and that secures your seat on the coach and the opportunity to meet others whilst seeing some of southern England's most historic places!
Have a look back at where we have been and if you have any suggestions of places to visit, please contact me via the website or text below.
Robert
07905 901 834
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Day trip by coach - along the Solent in Hampshire (only £32 each)Coach bays on Tothill Street (nearest tube: St James's Park), London£32.00
Come along on Saturday 13th September for a coach trip visiting two places along the Solent in Hampshire.
About the trip
The Solent is a strait of water in Hampshire between the mainland and the Isle of Wight. Its a natural harbour that has been used for over 1000 years and has lots of history. It is where Henry VIII's flagship; the Mary Rose sank in 1547 (was raised in 1982), the Mayflower left for the New World in 1620 and where the Titanic left for its maiden voyage in 1912.We will be visiting two places along the Solent:
Southampton Old Town
Southampton Old Town is at the top of the Solent. Southampton is a modern place, so we will only be visiting the old town, which has a medieval wall, a historic Tudor House, several other medieval buildings, a castle and the Sea City Museum, which tells the story of the history of the area.The museum also has a seperate exhibition on the Titanic which left Southampton on its maiden voyage in 1912. We will also visit the resting place nearby of a person who survived the Titanic sinking and has since been immortalised in history for what they did on board.
Hythe
Hythe is to the west of the Solent and with its waterfront, boasts fantastic views across the Solent and especially of the majestic cruise liners which come into the Port most days. The village centre with a pretty Georgian High Street offers a range of pretty shops and pubs.Entry
Entry to the Sea City Museum in Southampton Old Town is £7 per person (payable on the day by cash, paypal or bank transfer). This is optional.Coach seating
- If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos here and then email me - general@cultureseekers.org, with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served.
- The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there.
Cost
Cost is £32 per person.After you RSVP:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:- send a bank transfer: TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, Account name: Cultureseekers
- go to PayPal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/, ‘send a payment’ to general@cultureseekers.org and click on the ‘Goods & Services’ option and change it to ‘Friends & Family’, as this avoids a charge from PayPal.
You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.
Food & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there.If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text.
Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time.
Look out for the 'Coach Day Trips' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) - Day trip by coach - pretty villages in Kent! (only £32 each)Coach bays on Tothill Street (nearest tube: St James's Park), London£32.00
Come along on Saturday 27th September for a coach trip to visit three pretty villages in Kent!
About the day
The name Kent is of Celtic origin, dates back to the 4th century BC and is one of the earliest names recorded in Britain. It translates as 'coastal district,' 'corner-land' or 'land on the edge'.The county of Kent has stunning countryside and a pretty coastline. It has been known as the 'Garden of England' for over 400 years due to its long-standing reputation for agricultural excellence, particularly fruit orchards, hop gardens, and wine production.
We will be visiting three pretty villages:
Chilham
Chilham has plenty of flower-adorned Tudor houses with red slate roofs and historical pubs. It is centred on a market square, at each end of the square are its major buildings: the Jacobean Chilham Castle and the 15th-century parish church, dedicated to St. Mary.The village has been used in countless films and T.V dramas, including: Jane Austen's Emma, the Adventures of Moll Flanders and Agatha Christie's Poirot.
Cranbrook
Known as the 'Capital of the Weald' (means wood or forest), Cranbrook is a pretty village with a medieval street layout. Many buildings date from the 15th century and the Union Windmill, a working mill which dominates the skyline is a striking building built back to 1814 and symbolizes the agricultural legacy of the area.Aylesford
Aylesford is a village on the River Medway, accessed via a medieval five-arched bridge. Walk across the bridge and it gives a brilliant photo opportunity with the view of the village behind.A number of infamous battles took place at Aylesford; between the Britons and Romans, then against the Jutes and then against the Vikings.
Coach seating
- If you wish to reserve a seat on the coach in advance, after you pay please look at the seating plan in the photos here and then email me - general@cultureseekers.org, with the seat number/s you wish to reserve. Its first come first served.
- The seat you sit on when you board the coach is yours for the day. If you wish to change seats on the coach during the day, you will need to get permission from the individual who is seated there.
Cost
Cost is £32 per person.After you RSVP:
You will need to make payment (its not automatic), so either:- login to PayPal and send a direct PayPal payment to: general@cultureseekers.org (if you could use the 'For Friends & Family' option, as this avoids PayPal charges).
- send a bank transfer - TSB Bank plc, sort code: 77-66-65, account no: 00030809, account name: Cultureseekers.
You have 3 days to make a payment, if no payment is received within 3 days, your place will be offered to the first person on the waiting list.
Once you RSVP and then pay, I will confirm your place.Food & drink
Its up to you whether you wish to bring your own food and drink or purchase items whilst we are there.If you can't see us on Tothill Street, please text.
Please note, we only wait for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time. The coach has to leave at a specific time.
Look out for the 'Coach Day Trips' group sign.
Hope to see you there!
Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text)
