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Local Visit: Hampton Court Castle, Herefordshire
Monday 4th August at 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
The programme for. our. visit to Hampton Court Castle has been revised. The castle was begun by Henry IV with the oldest part dating back to 1427, making it older than Hampton Court Palace! Since then it has passed through many hands and it is a truly fascinating place. It was rescued in the 1990s by Robert Van Kampen who also created an enchanting garden. Unfortunately visits inside the castle are no longer available, but the head gardener take us round in the afternoon so that we get full value from a garden tour. The cost is reduced, there will now be no limit on numbers, and the visit includes a free booklet on the gardens.
Visit Leader: Andrew Huntley
Maximum Number: No limit!
Start: 2.00pm for garden tour (I hour approx.). Meet by the greenhouse to the right of the entrance in the ornamental garden. Gates open at 10.30 am. Members should give their names and confirm at the ticket office that they are in the MCS Group.
Finish: About 3.00pm, but free to roam until close at 5.00pm.
Lunch: In the Orangery Cafe at own cost or your own picnic in the grounds.
Transport: Own transport or car share.
Cost £10 plus booking fee
