Higham and Rushden

Special Events coach trips for 2022

The price per person is inclusive of ticket entry and coach (incl. coach driver’s tip). The luxury 53 seater coaches have reclining seats, and there is a toilet on board. The pickup points are: Higham Ferrers Market Square and Rushden bus stop near Orbital Tyres. Jean Mole will accompany all of the trips. If you would like to reserve a place, please contact Jean 01933 626608 or visit our table at the monthly meetings.


Thursday 14 July 2022: Kew Gardens, Richmond
Kew gardens is the perfect day out to view the breath-taking natural beauty and iconic buildings. The park consists of 330 acres of gardens and greenhouses and is the largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes from every stage of the garden’s history. The collection of plants is the largest and most diverse in the world, growing in the landscape and within the greenhouses. Don’t forget to go up in the air on the Tree top walk that is 18 metres above ground to get closer to the trees.
More details to follow on the price and pickup times.

Tuesday 16 August 2022: Trentham Estate and Gardens, Staffordshire
Trentham Gardens have matured into some of the finest in Britain: beautiful gardens and lake, with the revival of the famous Italian Gardens and at the centre of the gardens is the mile long, “Capability” Brown designed Trentham Lake with a circular lakeside walk all the way round past the cascading weir, and through the fairy trail woodland walk. Time to do a spot of shopping near the entrance of the gardens, with 77 timber lodges housing amazing shops, cafes and restaurants all filled to the rafters with treats alongside Trentham Garden Centre – A full day out suitable for everyone.
More details to follow on the price and pickup times.



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