| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | |
| When: | ►Future visits advised to Group by email |
The aim of the Discovery Group is to visit places of interest for fun and learning. Jean is supported by Judy in arranging visits.
If you would like to receive more information, or would like to attend any of these trips, please let Jean know, by clicking on the Coordinator email link shown above.
Alternatively, you may add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Group Information Room at our Monthly Meetings.
Royal Albert Hall
23rd October 2025
A very interesting day, everyone enjoyed the visit. Our guides were very informative and told us interesting facts about the hall.
We had refreshments in the café, and as usual our coach driver was very helpful.
Savill Garden Thursday 7th August 2025
We had a lovely day, interesting and so informative, the guides were very knowledgeable and the weather was brilliant.
Tudor House Monday 28th July 2025
Buckingham Palace, London
Thursday 17th July 2025
A coach trip to Buckingham Palace
Included quick visit to see the poppies at the Tower
Thursday 12th June 2025
Trip to Kennet Horse drawn barge with refreshment
We had a lovely day despite the thunder and lightening!
Thursday May 8th
Brickworks Museum
A very interesting trip for 6 members
We started in the café and had a very nice lunch, good food and very reasonable prices.
We then wandered around the museum which from bricks, chimney pots and tiles, was very informative. The workers certainly had a very hard working life.
The size of the kilns were very impressive. We all agreed a worthwhile visit.
Pho Vietnam Restaurant 7th April
Judy along with a few members enjoyed lunch here. They will probably pay another visit in the future.
Previous visits, during the last 12 months
Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Whitchurch
Saturday 22nd March 2025
10 Members went to this event and really enjoyed the day. It was a very interesting day and we enjoyed the samples.
The café was a welcome visit and most of us took advantage of the refreshments.
February 28th 2025 Solent Spitfire Museum
Judy took 7 members to the Solent Spitfire Museum they all had a good day and found the museum very imformative.
Saturday 30th November 2024 - Christmas Market at Milestones Museum
This was a very enjoyable day, about 20 members went, there were plenty of stalls to browse and pick up some Christmas bits and bobs.
There was a choir which gave a festive feeling.
After the visit, a number of us went back to the Testwood for a meal, which rounded off a very enjoyable day.
Monday 11th November 2024 - Sea City Museum, Southampton
Judy had a good visit with around 12 members. People enjoyed the afternoon and made use of the café after looking around the museum.
Members used the bus service and it was quite easy as the bus stops near the museum.
Well done Judy.
Thursday 19th September 2024 - Bletchley Park
A group of 28 went by coach and had a lovely day. The sun shone, which was very welcome. So much to see and take in: the amazing systems for decoding Enigma are mind blowing. What clever people? We owe so much to those individuals. A very rewarding and interesting day.
Friday 26th July 2024 - Eling Tide Mill
A small group went to this and it was a lovely day. Judy reported that the guided tour was brilliant and the guide was very informative. Another successful day.
Monday 24th June 2024 - Bucklers Hard Museum and River Trip
About 26 people went to Bucklers Hard, it was a lovely day, sun shone at last! Picnics were taken by some and the river cruise was enjoyed. Everyone took it at their own pace. It was nice to get positive feedback.
Thursday 16th May 2024 - Kennett Horse Boat Trip
Nineteen members had a great trip on the horse drawn barge. What a lovely day - the barge was great, the crew made us very welcome, the lunch was lovely and delicious cake too.
Monty our horse was a star - he enjoyed snacking on Cow Parsley as he gently pulled us along the canal. We found the working of the lock very interesting and so relaxing, taking in the atmosphere.
Our coach driver Howard was great - I think he enjoyed the trip as much as we all did. Overall, it was a very peaceful ride - we could have quite happily spent another hour on board. As we made our way back to the mooring, we had time to reflect on the day. I'm sure we will go again in the future.
Monday 22nd April 2024 - Tattoo Studio
Four members were able to visit a local Tattoo Studio arranged by Judy. We were welcomed by two members of staff, one of whom was going to receive a tattoo, the other person doing the tattoo. Preparatory meetings had taken place previously during which the necessary paperwork had been completed including checking medication, general health, age, and agreeing the design. The tattoo selected had been designed by the tattoo artist. While the tattoo was being carried out, we were given information about a wide range of interesting areas including the history and cultural aspects of tattoos, the training required, how the inks used have evolved, how the industry is regulated. Overall this was an interesting and informative visit.
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