Longleat in Wiltshire celebrates the Great British
Autumn between 26th October and 3rd November
this year. It is included within a day ticket admission
and involves a variety of activities; previous years
have included flying displays, apple pressing and
pumpkin trails.This year from 28th - 29th September, celebrate
autumn at the RHS Malvern Autumn Show, held
at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern,
Worcestershire. You’ll enjoy autumnal plants,
celebrity speakers, giant vegetables as well as cookery
demonstrations and workshops.Alternatively, visit Castle Howard between 26th and
29th September for its Autumn Harvest & Flower
Festival. Don’t worry if the weather isn’t great,head inside to enjoy free-flowing tours of the North
Yorkshire house allowing you to explore at your own
leisure and learn about its rich history. Group benefits
include discounts on House and Grounds admission,
free entry for the group leader and coach driver,
refreshment voucher for the coach driver, and free
coach parking. Fast track admission is also available.If the weather doesn’t bite too much, and your
group loves animals, visit The Suffolk Punch Trust
in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Group tours can include a
welcome talk about the horses, a horse and wagon
ride, a tour of the harness room and stables and entry
to the heritage museum. Plus, this autumn look out
for the Halloween Horror event on 15th October
where you’ll solve clues to win rewards.- Castle Howard is a favourite for groups, with tours and
catering available throughout the season. - Malvern Autumn Show celebrates the season
with plants, speakers and displays.
Winter Gardens at Dunham Massey
Where? Greater Manchester
Why? Visit the seven-acre garden which is home to more
than 1,600 winter shrubs, trees and evergreens all with
different scents, colours and textures.
Audley End House and Gardens
Where? Essex
Why? During the winter months explore the Capability
Brown landscapes full of evergreen shrubberies and enjoy
snowdrops and winter aconites through the Lime Tree Walk.The Winter Gardens at Anglesey Abbey
Where? Cambridge
Why? Discover plants which are at their best with colourful
displays such as Scarlet Willow and Red-barked DogwoodTick these winter
delights off your list...
A short
getawaySometimes the accommodation can
make a trip, and with plenty of breaks
available at Strathmore Hotels a relaxing
group trip during autumn or winter is even more
appealing. Breaks include an All-Inclusive package
with three drinks vouchers per day; Drams &
Dances at the Royal Hotel in Oban featuring a
drinks reception, afternoon tea, a glass of fizz
and Scottish entertainment; Mistletoe &
Markets at the Cumbria Grand Hotel, with
a glass of bubbly and Christmas
themed dinner.78 May 2019 groupleisureandtravel.com
Autumn & Winter Planning