Nothing like messing about on the river on a summer’s day! 

Our cruise begins in the beautiful riverside market town of Henley-on-Thames. Discover the history, heritage and beauty of the Thames, with live commentary from a qualified and experienced Blue Badge guide. Or just relax and let the world drift by... Our boat features a glass saloon section giving fabulous views of the river, whilst offering protection if needed from the vagaries of the British weather!

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Our cruise includes a light lunch of sandwiches and cake, with tea or coffee.

After our cruise, we will make a short journey north to Stonor Park. Home to the Stonor family for over 850 years, Stonor Park is one of the oldest family homes still lived in today - but it’s no museum. As the oldest member of the Stonor family, the house has a thousand stories to tell.

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As well as being architecturally fascinating, each room contains a lifetime of experience and anecdote. Discover art and treasures collected from across the globe and view historic maps and documents that reveal generations of service to the country. A stroll through this house is a vivid walk through history.

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Our visit here includes a guided tour of the House and Chapel, itself a fascinating testament to generations of human experience, and notably featuring a great gift from Graham Greene - a series of artworks called ‘Stations of the Cross’ by Jozef Janas, a Polish prisoner of war in World War II.

 

You will also have free time to explore the parkland, ponds, Italianate and old Kitchen Gardens, and café and gift shop.

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Excursion cost: £80

to include river cruise with sandwich lunch, entry and guided tour of Stonor House and Chapel, access to the Gardens, coach travel, driver's gratuity and administrative charges.

Please add £5 for non-Member guests

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Please note that your booking is not fully confirmed until paid for. Please reserve as soon as possible and pay by THURSDAY 4 AUGUST 2022