Pick-ups - Tesco Elm Park Ave 09.00, Queens theatre Billet Lane at 09.15 then lastly Romford Library (bus stop G) 09.30. 

Elm Park Horticultural Guild - Days out

Tuesday 12th August Eastbourne £32 PP

Sat 6th Sep Clacton A stop at poplar garden centre then onto Clacton for walk on the front and perhaps lunch. £30pp

Saturday 27th September Windsor Town for castle, town and river front.   £34 PP.

Saturday 22nd November Ely cathedral and Christmas Fayre.  £40 PP including entrance fee to cathedral.

Monday 24th November Polhill Garden Centre, Sevenoaks Kent. Christmas displays, presents, farmers market, butchers, deli, plus much more.  £32 pp 

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Tuesday  10th March.  Canterbury, a cathedral city in southeast England, was a pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, originally built by the Romans, encircle its medieval centre with cobbled streets and timber-framed houses. The Cathedral, founded 597 A.D., is the headquarters of the Church of England and Anglican Communion, £31 PP

Wed 15th April Felixtowe and a garden centre.  First A visit to POPLAR nurseries, one of the biggest and best garden centres we go to.  then onto Felixstowe. Four miles lovely beaches, sea front gardens, Landguard fort. Felixtowe Museum, pier, shopping in town centre. £30 PP

Wisley Sat 2nd May RHS Gardens Wisley, one of the world’s great gardens, packed with horticultural inspiration. £39 PP

Wed 6th may Shuttleworth.   vintage aircraft from 1909-1950, agricultural and steam exhibits, veteran vehicles, 

parkland and the Swiss garden.  £47  PP includes entrance to all areas.

Sat 9th May Winchester , chance to visit the stunning 11th-century cathedral in the heart of the city. Explore its history, wander the grounds,. Then, delve into the city's history at The Great Hall, which houses the legendary King Arthur's Round Table. Afterwards, explore Westgate Museum, a museum housed within one of the remaining medieval gateways. Explore the city on its market day. £36 plus any entrance fee.

Sat 23rd May  Kent garden show. This show will feature around 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and for sale. The features of the show include the floral marquees with their stunning floral displays including medal winners from Chelsea. The garden exhibitors have all manner of gardening goods for sale and include over sixty nurseries. There is a craft pavilion, food hall, brass band and children's rides.  £44 PP

Wed 27th May Margate - Hornby. Margate we will stop near the front and turner gallery. The Thanet loop bus runs a 14-mile circular route every 8 to 10 minutes Margate-Broadstairs-Ramsgate. It also stops outside the Hornby Museum. Located in Margate, The WonderWorks is based in the old factory which became home to Hornby Hobbies in 1954. The former Hornby Visitor Centre is now the HORNBY Museum.  So, take your bus pass go for a ride round all three towns, stay in Margate or visit the museum.  £34 PP

Friday 5th  June The Beth Chato gardens five beautiful and distinct gardens over 7.50 acres have been created providing useful examples of working with nature to find the right plant for the right place.   £46 PP

Saturday 20th June. Hastings. So much to See and do, Too much to list, go online, type in “what to do in Hastings”. You will be amazed.  £32 PP

Wednesday 24th June Colchester Castle and gardens The castle, rose gardens museum, music so much to do and see. I urge you to go in line and do some research. £31 PP

Friday 3rd July Walton on-the-Naze.  In a region famous for its seaside towns, Walton-on-the-Naze still manages to stand out. It has all the classics: a soft-sand beach, shimmering arcades, fish 'n' chip shops and a vintage pier. But there are charming surprises too, like the Naze itself, a wide headland with towering red cliffs and a fossil-filled beach. £29 PP

Wed 15th July CAPEL MANOR GARDENS. Nestled in Enfield, North London, Capel Manor is a beautiful Georgian house set amongst more than 40 picturesque gardens.  over 30 acres, including a zoo and restaurant, maze, scenic walled garden, a very peaceful atmosphere.  £39 PP

Saturday 8th August Greenwich Royal Park. The coach will drop us off at the top of one tree hill.

A strange name as there is loads of trees. One of the highest hills around London. That is why the royal observatory is there. Level walking at the highest point in the park. Loads to see, the rose gardens, deer park, roman temple remains, amazing views across London’s skyline. The prime meridian, Anglo Saxon Cemetery. You can go down to Greenwich town and river front but it’s a long climb back.  £30 PP

holiday pickup places the same as day trips but times are slightly different. depart from Tesco Elm Park Ave. at 08.15, then Queens theatre HX at 08.30 and then lastly Romford Library – bus stop G  at 08.45