Monthly Programme
Outings Schedule 2022
KVNTA Coach Outing Thursday 15th September 2022
GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSE and GARDENS, SELBORNE and the THE WATERCRESS LINE Steam railway Alton to Arlesford
Depart:
0900 DEVIZES New Park Street outside Brownston House
0915 BECKHAMPTON Waggon and Horses
0930 MARLBOROUGH Lloyds Bank
Arrive:
1045-1100 SELBORNE Coffee/tea and homemade biscuit on arrival
Depart for Alton Station: 13.30
Train leaves: 1420 Arrive Arlesford: 1508 TIME IN ARLESFORD
Coach leaves Arlesford 1630
Total cost £45 pp
Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White’s life-long investigation of the natural world, culminating in his world-famous book The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, written in1789. The story of Gilbert White is told within the walls of his family home and garden. The later extensions to the house host The Oates Collections, celebrating two very different explorers of the natural world. There, travel the natural world through the collections of Frank Oates, explorer and naturalist and Lawrence Oates who was part of Captain Robert Scott’s fateful Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole in1912. Scott wrote that Oates' last words were, "I am just going outside and may be some time". Refreshments are available at the house or in the village.
The Watercress Line is a heritage railway running 10 miles (16 km) from Alton to New Arlesford. The line gained its popular name in the days when it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in London. From Arlesford station take time to explore this small Georgian town perhaps using their Millennium Trail. This self-guided trail is about a mile long and links together footpaths around the town, with illustrated boards introducing the history of Alresford, its inhabitants, railway line, wildlife and rural surrounds. There are several cafes and independent shops.
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GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSE & GARDEN, the WATERCRESS line & ARLESFORDThursday 15 September
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Pick up (circle) Marlborough Beckhampton Devizes
For booking, please detach and send this completed booking form with payment to Ann King 21 Kempsfield Devizes SN10 5AX. Enquiries:email: annking8644@gmail.com or phone 01380 727130.
GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSE and GARDENS, SELBORNE and the THE WATERCRESS LINE Steam railway Alton to Arlesford
Depart:
0900 DEVIZES New Park Street outside Brownston House
0915 BECKHAMPTON Waggon and Horses
0930 MARLBOROUGH Lloyds Bank
Arrive:
1045-1100 SELBORNE Coffee/tea and homemade biscuit on arrival
Depart for Alton Station: 13.30
Train leaves: 1420 Arrive Arlesford: 1508 TIME IN ARLESFORD
Coach leaves Arlesford 1630
Total cost £45 pp
Selborne and its surrounding landscape inspired Gilbert White’s life-long investigation of the natural world, culminating in his world-famous book The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne, written in1789. The story of Gilbert White is told within the walls of his family home and garden. The later extensions to the house host The Oates Collections, celebrating two very different explorers of the natural world. There, travel the natural world through the collections of Frank Oates, explorer and naturalist and Lawrence Oates who was part of Captain Robert Scott’s fateful Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole in1912. Scott wrote that Oates' last words were, "I am just going outside and may be some time". Refreshments are available at the house or in the village.
The Watercress Line is a heritage railway running 10 miles (16 km) from Alton to New Arlesford. The line gained its popular name in the days when it was used to transport locally grown watercress to markets in London. From Arlesford station take time to explore this small Georgian town perhaps using their Millennium Trail. This self-guided trail is about a mile long and links together footpaths around the town, with illustrated boards introducing the history of Alresford, its inhabitants, railway line, wildlife and rural surrounds. There are several cafes and independent shops.
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GILBERT WHITE’S HOUSE & GARDEN, the WATERCRESS line & ARLESFORDThursday 15 September
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………
Name …………………………………………………………………………………….
Tel. no. Home ………………………………………………. Mobile …………………………………………….
Email: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Pick up (circle) Marlborough Beckhampton Devizes
For booking, please detach and send this completed booking form with payment to Ann King 21 Kempsfield Devizes SN10 5AX. Enquiries:email: annking8644@gmail.com or phone 01380 727130.
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