EXCURSIONS 2026
Book for these at our monthly get-together on the first Wednesday in the month at the Parish Hall, Bow Street. Book from 1.30pm. Meeting starts at 2pm.
When booking Excursions please have your membership card with you. Please have noted on the reverse of your membership card your contact number, and preferred pick up point (Fountain Street or St. Paulinus). If paying by cheque please have it written out ready. Cheques should be made payable to "Guisborough University of the Third Age". If paying by BACS please ensure you provide your U3A membership number and excursion for reference.
If you have not completed your cheque prior to coming to the meeting please use the red table AT THE SIDE of the booking table to do so. Thank you.
EXCURSIONS OPEN FOR BOOKING
Saturday 15th August 2026. We are planning a visit to Kynren at Bishop Auckland, leaving Guisborough at 5.30pm. Expected cost £60. Kynren is an epic outdoor theatre spectacle taking audiences through iconic moments from England’s past – from Boudicca’s battles with the Romans to Vikings, Tudors and the fate of Charles I. With a cast and crew of 1,000 on a breathtaking 7.5 acre stage, you’ll see awe-inspiring stunts, incredible horsemanship, dazzling pyrotechnics, and jaw-dropping special effects. Payment now needed.
A few reminders about our visit to Kynren on Saturday 15th August 2026
· The coach will leave Fountain Street car park at 5:30pm and thereafter St Paulinus, The Avenue.
· The return journey after the performance will be at approximately 10:30pm and arriving back in Guisborough at approximately 11:45pm.
· We need to be in our seats 10 – 15 minutes before the show starts and there is no interval – exact start time will be confirmed when tickets arrive, but I expect it to be approximately 8:45pm.
· There are security checks at the entrance.
· You are not allowed to take food & drink (even water) into Kynren. Retail & food outlets are available onsite and are open prior to the night show.
· Kynren is a cashless site. There are no cash point facilities and all payments must be made by card.
· Due to the size of the park, those who have difficulty walking long distances may wish to bring a walking aid.
· There are plenty of toilet facilities across the Kynren site.
· Filming and Photography is forbidden except for the finale.
· Umbrellas are allowed anywhere except in the arenas and tribunes, to avoid obstructing the views of others.
For queries, please contact excursion coordinator Moira Stokoe – 07719 698954.
Thursday 17th September 2026 - Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens near Driffield. Cost £38. Burton Agnes Hall has been described as a “splendid and glittering composition”. The family stress it is a lived in family home! The original Norman Manor House was built by Roger de Stuteville in 1173. The Hall underwent development in 1457 under the ownership of Sir Walter Griffiths. The principles of Tudor Renaissance architecture are in clear evidence. (The architect was Robert Smythson, master mason to Queen Elizabeth 1st). There are extensive gardens including a walled garden with boarders, a jungle area, a Yew maze, and the woodland area has a peaceful arboretum walk. There is a cafe, shop selling food and souvenirs as well as plants. We will have a guided tour of the hall (lasting approximately 1 hour 15 mins). There will then be time for you to explore the gardens at your leisure.
The coach will leave Fountain Street car park at 9am and thereafter St.Paulinus, The Avenue. Return will be approximately 3.30/4pm. For queries please contact excursion coordinator Pauline Warrington 07855 751869. Booking will commence at July meeting.
FORTHCOMING EXCURSIONS
Thursday 15th October 2026 - Castle Howard Arboretum. Cost £35. The Castle Howard Arboretum is 120 acres of peace and tranquility in the heart of North Yorkshire. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of parklands, lakes and ponds within a collection of more than 7000 trees from around the world. We will have a tour of the Arboretum with a specialist guide and the you are free to wansnder and explore peaceful hidden glades and meadows and discover wildlife that call the arboretum home.
The Arboretum is home to one of the UK’s most successful Red Squirrel breeding programmes. During your visit you can visit the red squirrel enclosure. There is a café at the arboretum for coffee and light lunches. The coach will depart Fountain Street car park at 9.30am and thereafter St. Paulinus The Avenue. Return approximately 3.30pm. For queries please contact Moira Stokoe 07719 698954.
Please watch this space for more excursions!
For all Excursions please book at the monthly meeting or contact one of the excursion organisers- Pauline 01287 610690 or Moira 07719 698954
Our monthly get-together takes place at 2pm on the first Wednesday of every month in St Nicholas Parish Church Hall on Bow Street, Guisborough.
You can join, renew membership and sign up for activities, hear our latest news, with a chance to comment, and take time for conversation with refreshments afterwards.
Please also view our 'GROUPS' pages to find out about the many groups which meet weekly or monthly.
Saltburn District u3a also runs excursions.
Guisborough u3a’s November excursion was to Newcastle. Members admired Fenwick's Christmas window - a Christmas Carol. Visited the Laing Art Gallery and started Christmas shopping. A small group also walked around the old town, admiring the architecture, visiting St Nicholas Cathedral and viewing the Castle. Despite the dreadful weather everyone enjoyed their day.
Guisborough u3a enjoyed a really interesting tour of Rokeby Park a Palladian home near Barnard Castle. A hidden gem in the Durham countryside.
