2024 Excursions to be Announced Soon…
The Friends have an annual programme of visits to places of interest. Keep an eye out for our new trips.
Our 2023 Excursions
We organised two trips in the summer of 2023. (After an interval of three years it was exciting to get out and about with the Friends once more!)
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This was formerly the Museum of East Anglian Life but was transformed into this new museum earlier in 2022. It is situated in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
It is said to be ‘multi-sensory, fun, relevant and engaging’. From cheese making to brewing, historical breads to seasonal eating, it engages the visitor and you will explore how Britain’s diet has changed through the centuries.
Coach pickup 09.45 Crouch Street; 10.00 Marks Tey Hotel* £29 per person
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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
There is plenty to enjoy at this unique venue, with award winning exhibitions exploring the early days of British military aviation. As well as recording the history of the men and women who served in the RAF/RFC in WW1, the Stow Maries site is the home to much wildlife, including five species of British owls.
*Coach at Marks Tey Hotel and parking is £4 fee. Coach pickups 09.45 Crouch Street; 10.00 Marks Tey Hotel* £32 pp incl cream tea. Car registration number given to Jenny Jones, Programme Secretary at jonesjp@outlook.com
Please note that we are still holding payments from some members in respect of these; kindly inform when booking if you have paid for a postponed trip. Please send your completed Order Form to Joy Hopkinson.
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Previous visits
Museum of East Anglian Life (now The Food Museum)
30th June 2020
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Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
16th July 2020
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Colchester Castle Park
Tour on 2nd July 2019
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Chatham Dockyard
18th July 2019
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Castle Museum Evening Viewing of the Adorn exhibition
30th July 2019
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Ingatestone Hall
26th June 2018
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Landguard Fort Felixstowe
11th July 2018
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Hatfield House
18th July 2018
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