Depart 8.15am from St Andrews Church, Rushmere, IP5 1DH
Cost per person £51

Once a notorious red-light area patronised by Falstaff, Clerkenwell is today one of London's most desirable areas.  The ancient Charterhouse with its chapel and museum, St John's Gate of 1504 with another museum, the medieval Clerk's Eell, Victorian Smithfield market - not to be with us for much longer - delicious Clerkenwell Green, ancient churches, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, Georgian terraces and Sir John Betjeman's house - who can resist (and one of Andrew Davies’ favourite walks)?

Please note this is a walking tour and requires an element of mobility/stamina.

HOLD THE DATE 

VISIT GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE AND SUDBURY

We have arranged a visit to Gainsborough House in Sudbury.   There will be coffee or tea on arrival followed by a guided tour of the whole site in split groups.  Gainsborough House reopened in November 2022 after a major capital development.   This included a new three-storey exhibition wing where three interesting exhibitions are taking place.  These are: The Image of the Artist – portraits from the Royal Academy; Picture Perfect – a century of fashion photography from the National Portrait Gallery and John MacFarlane and the art of theatrical design.   There will be an optional extra Blue Badge guided tour of Sudbury’s streets describing the town’s weaving past in wool and silk.
Flyers will be available at lecture meetings in February and March and will be circulated via Mailchimp in due course.

Departs 26th September untill 30th September

Bookings are now closed. 

Stroll around the attractive East Anglian towns of Beccles & Bungay in the Waveney Valley with our guide Andrew Allen.

DEPART 8 am from St Andrew's Church, Rushmere IP5 1DH

Cost per person £28

In the morning explore the Medieval and Georgian architecture and small town charm of Beccles. Visit the main church, the museum and enjoy views over the river Waveney. In the afternoon visit Bungay with the impressive St Marys church, imposing medieval castle and hear about Bungay's folklore.

We will lunch in Beccles where there are pleasant cafes or you could bring a picnic to eat in a picturesque location.

There will be time for tea before leaving Bungay at approx 5pm.

Walking demands should not be too onerous.

For more information, booking form and to reserve your place email : southeastsuffolk@theartssociety.org

Full Day walking tour with guide Andrew Davis of St Pancras and Kings Cross. Many changes have taken place, including a new park, a new bridge, a new garden inside a gas holder, the opening of Victorin coal drops, and conversion of a German Gym into an upmarket eatery.

LAST FEW SPACES REMAINING TO BOOK A PLACE EMAIL : http://southeastsuffolk@theartssociety.org

Cost £43 per person 

Bookings now closed

Departs: Sunday, 24th September to Friday 29th September 2023 (5 nights / 6 days) 

6 Days (5 nights) from £999 including 3 dinners, excursions, gratuities and blue badge guides (single supp £169)

Glasgow & Edinburgh including visits to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, The National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Yacht Britannia, The Burrell Collection, Hill House, and Dumfries House.

Travel by coach visiting NT Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire on the way up, and Dumfries House on the way back.

Hotel - Grosvenor, Glasgow

For brochure and booking forms email: southeastsuffolk@theartssociety.org 

Guided tour of the permanent collection and entry to the first major exhibition in UK since 1950 of the paintings of the impressionist Berthe Morisot.

In the first major exhibition of Berthe Morisot’s work to be shown in the UK since 1950, thirty masterpieces from international collections reveal the artist as a trailblazer of the Impressionist Movement. She was known for her swiftly painted glimpses of

contemporary life and intimate domestic scenes. She featured prominently in the Impressionist exhibitions, defying social norms to become one of the movement’s most influential figures. The exhibition also features artwork by greats such as Reynolds, Gainsborough and Fragonard, tracing the roots of Morisot’s inspiration.

After refreshments on arrival (not included), we have timed entry to the Morisot Exhibition in the morning, which will be on a self-guided basis, enabling you to enjoy the paintings at your leisure. Then in the afternoon we have a guided tour of the Gallery’s Permanent Collection which includes over 600 works rich in European masterpieces. Our tickets allow us to revisit the Permanent Collection at the end of the guided tour.

Lunch is not included in the price but there are various options:

• Flotsam & Jetsam Restaurant at The Gallery (no reservations accepted).

• Picnic on a bench in the 3 acres of gardens where there are many interesting trees, including a mulberry tree.

• Cafés, pubs and restaurants can be found in Dulwich Village which is only a 10-minute walk away.

  Cost per person: £48. To reserve your place and receive booking form Email: southeastsuffolk@theartssociety.org

Full Day Visit with guide Andrew Allen 

Now fully booked, waiting list only.

The Fry Gallery, Saffron Walden with a guided walking tour of the town. Afternoon visit to Hadstock Church (oldest in North Essex) and walking tour of Clare with its fascinating wool church, interesting medieval houses, and the remains of a castle.

Cost per person £37  -   To join the waiting list email:  southeastsuffolk@theartssociety.org

This Visit is now fully booked. 

BOOKINGS CLOSED to join the waiting list please email info@tassoutheastsuffolk.org.uk

Depart 8.15 am from St. Andrew’s Church, Rushmere, IP5 1DH or 8.30 am from Capel St. Mary 

Cost per person £40  (Numbers are limited to 40)

Andrew Davies has kindly offered to take us on a walking tour of Islington to include squares, a canal, Georgian houses, Islington Green, and the New River (not a river and built in the 17th Century!).

Islington was once a little shabby.  Today, it bursts with antiques at Camden Market, shi-shi eating places in the High Street, Victorian pubs, old picture palaces, the former Collins musical hall plus the “hanging gardens of Islington”.  It is also famous for its celebrities past and present.  Something for everyone….!

Andrew will allow time for refreshments and lunch (not included).  We will aim to leave London at approx. 4.15pm to return to Ipswich.

This trip is going ahead, a few places are still available. 

If you would like to join us please email: info@tassoutheastsuffolk.org.uk 

The Art & Craft of Birmingham and the West Midlands

5 Days - Departing Monday 12th September

£759 Half Board, gratuities included (single supplement + £149)

Hotel 4* Clayton Hotel, Birmingham (www.claytonhotelbirmingham.com)

Visit highlights and guided tours:

Coventry Cathedral

Barber Institute

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Museum of Jewellery Quarter

Soho House

Back to Backs

Birmingham’s two Cathedral's

Cruise on the Birmingham Canals

Harvington Hall

Depart Rushmere Church Car Park, The Street, IP5 1DH  at  9.30 Cost £53 incl. coach

Theatre performance 2.30 pm - free time in Cambridge before the performance.

Harold Pinter's 1960 masterpiece is widely regarded as his finest play. This bleakly funny exploration of family and relationships has become a modern classic and winner of the Tony Award for Best Play.

THURSDAY MARCH 10th 2022

DEPART 8 am from Rushmere Church car park.
Approx cost £25 excluding entrance fees

NOW FULLY BOOKED 

Andrew Allen (who you will remember was our excellent guide around Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth) has kindly offered to take us on a tour around the Fens.

We will visit Walpole St Peter church which has been claimed to be the finest parish church in the country and is often referred to as the cathedral of the Fens.

A tour of Wisbech and a guided tour of NT Peckover House will be our next port of call.

The coach will then take us to March to visit St Wendreda’s church featuring the finest carved angels and double hammer beamed roof and a walking tour of Georgian March. There will be an opportunity to either have your own picnic lunch or to choose a small eating venue in March.         

The coach company completely sanitise the coach prior to use and provide hand sanitiser. It is up to us to advise on other Covid precautions.

We therefore request:

•    Proof of COVID vaccinations
•    A negative lateral flow test the day before travel
•    Wearing a face mask whilst traveling on the coach
•     If you are unwell or have been in recent contact with a COVID case    please do not travel

 This is assuming the government has no further restrictions in place!

 Covid -19 

 This trip has sadly been cancelled. 

5 Day extended visit to Dresden departing Sunday 6th September 2020 -  Cost £999 (Single room supplement £99) -  to include:

• Direct flight from Stansted with airport coach transfere included.

• 4 nights accommodation at 4* central hotel Westin Bellevue Hotel in Dresden 

• Two dinners included

• Local professional guide

What you will see

• Dresden - guided walking tour

• Frauenkirch

• Moritzburg Castle - guided tour

• Pillnitz castle & Gardens

• Konigstein

• Paddle Steamer cruise from Konigstein to Prina

• Zwinger Palace and Old Masters Picture Gallery - guided tour

• Royal Palace - Historic Green Vault - audio tour

• Meissen Porcelain Museum - guided tour 

Organised by Rosemary Knight and Tailored Travel - Booking forms and information will be available at the December Lecture. Alternatively please contact Rosemary Knight directly. Her details on your programme card or e mail us requesting information via this web site.

Covid - 19 

Sadly this trip has been cancelled.

We will start our visit with a private guide round the Fry Art Gallery where we will also have coffee and biscuits.

 There are numerous small eating places for lunch, at our own expense, or you may like to bring a picnic! The Bridge Gardens, next to the Gallery would be a perfect spot. The gardens were created in 1840 and have been restored to Grade II listed by English Heritage.

After lunch we will be met by our Blue Badge Guide who will take us on a walking tour of the ancient town which was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. By the early 1500’s Saffron Walden was the centre of the saffron industry in this country which is reflected in the wealth of timber framed buildings and the largest church in Essex. To this day there are still over 300 such buildings of which 5 are Grade 1 listed.

£31pp – payable to ‘TAS South East Suffolk’

Rushmere Church car park - Depart at 9am

Visit to Kings Lynn on Monday March 9th 2020

Following the success of our Spring trip to the historic sites of Norfolk with Andrew Allan, Andrew has agreed to take us on guided a tour of Kings Lynn.

The visit will include:

• St Margaret's Church was given the status of Minster by the Bishop of Norwich in 2011. It is one of Britain's finest church facades with a delightful interior, highly rated by Simon Jenkins in his celebrated guide.
• Story of Lynn Museum and Exhibition: including the famous 14th century King John Cup.
• Hanseatic Warehouse: Medieval building, the only surviving one in the country.
• A short walking tour will include the Customs House and George Vancouver statue as well some attractive and interesting historic buildings in the town.
• A coach ride will give us views of the town across the river from the West.

Cost £41 - to include a 2 course lunch at the Dukes Head Hotel.

We leave Rushmere car park at 08.15am

For more information, booking form and lunch menu choices, please contact Mary Smith her contact. Her details on your programe card. Or email via this web site to request a booking form.

Starting at the Greenwich Visitors Centre, the day will include a stroll along the river with stunning views, a visit to Inigo Jones' Queens House with its Tulip staircase, Wrens' Naval College and the bustle of Greenwich Market. Finally, visiting the Maritime Museum with an opportunity to take in the panorama from the top of Greenwich Park.

As usual, we will meet Andrew and have a chance for coffee before commencng our walk. Lunch at our own expense.

Depart Rushmere Church car park at 8am with a pick up at Capel underpass. We will leave London around 4.15pm.

Cost £35. For booking form please email this web site or contact Mary Smith who's contact details are to be found on your membership programme card. 

Visit includes:

Entry to House & Garden (English Heritage & Art Fund members free on production of membership card)

A one hour guided tour before it opens to the public.

Free time in the gardens and house.

Transport from Rushmere Church car park departing at 9am.

All gratuities and car parking costs.

Feel free to take a pinic or purchase lunch from one of the two cafes on site.

Cost £38 or £23.80 for English Heritage or Art Fund members.

For booking form please e mail our web site or contact Mary Smith. Contact details on your membership programme card.

·      We are very fortunate to have the expertise of Andrew Allen, an East Anglian art historian who lives in East Norfolk and is passionate about its historic sites.

·      After meeting Andrew, we will proceed to Ranworth Church, famous for its painted medieval rood screen and set in a delightful location.

·      From there we will visit Yarmouth Minster, where Andrew will give us a guided tour and short talk. The Minster is the largest parish church in the country and being founded in II0I is the oldest building in the town.

·      Lunch (included) will be at the Grade II listed ‘Star Hotel’ on Yarmouth’s historic quayside.

·      After a leisurely lunch we visit the ‘Time and Tide Museum’ which tells the story of Great Yarmouth and its herring industry.

·      The afternoon culminates in a tour of some of the most important historic sites in the town and the quayside, described by Daniel Defoe as “the finest quay in England, if not Europe.”

·      Time and weather permitting we might be able to include a brief visit to Burgh Castle Roman fort.

Depart Rushmere church car park at 8.15am…. £39 including 2 course lunch

Bookings taken at our February and March meetings.

Flying from Stanstead to Marseilles for 5 nights staying in Avingnon and visiting Aix-en-Provence, Orange, L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Chateauneuf-du-Pap and Marseille.

For further details please email via the web site info@tassoutheastsuffolk.org.uk

With Andrew Davies

Saturday 6th October 2018

This year Andrew will guide us around Bermondsey and Shad Thames. 

Shad Thames is a historic riverside street in Bermondsey next to Tower Bridge & the Pool of London. This area, also known as Shad Thames, features in many film sets e.g. Oliver.

Booking for this visit will take place at the June and September meetings

Day Visit: To Knebworth House and Gardens - Tuesday 22nd May 

Knebworth House dates back to Tudor times although the exterior would suggest a grand Victorian house. Many generations of the Lytton family have contributed to making Knebworth an extraordinary walk through 500 years of British history. Our visit is on a day when the house is closed to the general public so we will have a private guided tour of the house. 

There will be time to explore some of the 28 acres of landscaped gardens after lunch.

Coffee will be served on arrival and lunch will be included in the cost.

Unexpectedly we have ONE SPACE available if you are interested please contact the  Mary Smith, Day Visits Secretary ASAP via the contact information on your Programme Card or e mail via this web site by clicking on The Contact Us Tab.

This exhibition marks the centenary of the Russian Revolution and contrasts Russian art and life before and after the Revolution.

Our visit will start with coffee followed by a guided tour of the exhibition. A two course lunch is included in the price. There will be time after lunch to revisit the exhibition on our own. We will depart at about 4pm.      

The coach will depart Rushmere Church car park at 8.45am and pick up at West End Road (Ipswich Village) car park at 9am.

The cost which includes coffee on arrival and a 2 course lunch is £40 or, for an ‘Art Fund’ member £36. Proof of membership is required at the exhibition

For more information and to recieve the booking form 

please e mail us via the contact page at   info@ipswichdfas.org.uk

Extended Visit : History and Art of  Northumberland October 2017

FEATURES

• 4* centrally located Newcastle hotel
• Two dinners included
• All excursions, some entrance fees & guided tours included
• Blue Badge guide on Days 2 to 4
• Executive coach throughout

WHAT WE WILL SEE

• Harewood House (entrance fee included)
• Durham - guided tour
• Beamish Open Air Museum (entrance fee included)
• Alnwick Castle & Gardens (entrance fee included)
• Hadrian’s Wall Country
• Chester’s Roman Fort
• Cawfields
• Laing Art Gallery
• Yorkshire Sculpture Park

ACCOMMODATION

We stay four nights at the 4* Copthorne Hotel in Newcastle (www.millenniumhotels.co.uk). Located by the Quayside, facilities at the hotel include a bar, restaurant, indoor swimming pool and gymnasium. All rooms are en suite and feature television, telephone, hair dryer and tea & coffee making facilities. A set three course dinner is served at our hotel on the first and final evenings, and the remaining two nights are on a bed and breakfast basis.

A London Walk with Andrew Davies 

www.thegibberdgarden.co.uk

The Gibberd garden is Grade 2 listed, and was created and designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd, architect and master planner of Harlow New Town, 70 years ago. 

“Garden design is an art of space, like architecture and town design” 

We will begin our visit at the Gibberd Gallery with an introduction and refreshments; followed by a walking tour to see sculptures in the Water Gardens; then by coach to see some of the 80 sculptures around Harlow which include works by Hepworth, Frink and Moore; and finally to the Gibberd Gardens for lunch, a  talk and time to enjoy the beautiful gardens.