Our Outings Secretary organises 3-4 days out each year.
Travel will be by coach with pick-ups and drops offs in Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Acle and a couple of intervening stops and we will be dropped off as close to the venue as the coach driver can get.
We try to make every outing accessible to all but if you have mobility difficulties, please let us know prior to the outing.
If you can help with outings, please contact Trips Secretary, Viv Sprason
Thursford Christmas Spectacular - 20 November 2026 Matinee
- All departure points must be booked in advance.
- Please be at your chosen pick up point ten minutes prior to the departure time.
- All times may vary according to volume of traffic or road closures.
- Tickets will be handed out as you board the coach.
- Bag searches will be in operation at Thursford, please bear this in mind and allow enough time to get through searches and into the venue. We recommend leaving bulky items or large bags on the coach
- Departure for home will be around 30 minutes after the end of the Show (due to finish approx. 5pm), once everyone is ready and boarded
- Arrival back will be at around 7pm (traffic permitting – the roads around Thursford can be very busy!) dropping off in the reverse order as above
PLEASE LET Trips Secretary, Viv Sprason, KNOW YOUR PICK UP POINT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Pick up Points
| Bradwell | 10am | Beccles Road - Mill Lane Bus Stop |
| Bradwell | 10am | Crab Lane bus stop outside Butchers |
| Gorleston | 10.10am | Bus Stop outside Iceland |
| Great Yarmouth | 10.20am | Market Gates outside Costa Coffee |
| Caister Road | 10.30am | Caister Road / Jellicoe Road Bus Stop (opposite) |
| Caister | 10.35am | Outside old Police Station |
| Caister | 10.35am | Norwich Road / Grange Road Bus Stop |
| Fleggburgh | 10.45am | Opposite Kings Arms |
| Acle | 10.55am | King’s Head Bus Stop (opposite) |
| Arrival at Thursford | 12.15pm |
Proposed Outings
Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition or day out in London - probably March 2027
There are 2 options available for this day out:
- a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the original Bayeux Tapestry in the UK. Exhibition tickets will be £25-£33 pp plus coach travel
- a chance to spend time exploring central London - cost will be coach travel only
Email Viv Sprason if you are interested
4-night break to Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds - 17-21 May 2027
approx. £575pp to include breakfast, dinner, entertainment and coach travel
£25pp supplement for single and twin rooms
Check out the Heythrop Park website
1-double room now available - book now to secure your places
A waiting list has been opened in case of any cancellations. Email Trips Secretary, Viv Sprason, if you would like to be added
Previous Outings
24 May 2026 - Helmingham Hall Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market
With specialist nurseries, artisan stalls, live music, children’s activities and dedicated conservation areas, there’s something to enjoy for every age and interest.
We all had a wonderful day out. To see some pictures taken on the day, go to the Gallery page
27 November 2025
Fish and Chip Lunch followed by Christmas Spectacular, Cromer Pier
After a beautifully cooked and delicious fish and chip lunch, we all walked down the pier to see the Christmas Spectacular. As you can see from the pictures on the Gallery page, everyone had a terrific time.
Bressingham Gardens - 17 June 2025
Our first outing for several years was a huge success. About 48 of us boarded a coach to visit these wonderful gardens.
The gardens were inspirational and included over 6000 different species of plant including a plethora of superb trees, some of which were available to purchase in the adjoining Garden Centre. Steam engines and a Dad's Army exhibition added interest to a great day out.
Go to the Gallery page for more pictures