The National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art is a fascinating museum in the historic centre of Newmarket.  Paintings by artists such as Stubbs, Munnings, Singer Sargent, Peter Blake and Mark Wallinger are displayed alongside silver and bronzes, as well as equine-related artefacts, with interactive and audio-visual displays.  We will have a guided tour and a chance to see retired racehorses being retrained. Plenty of places to choose from for lunch; alternatively, bring a picnic.

Yes, three Sheringhams!  You’ll have to come along to find out what that means. The walk (of 6.5 miles) will cover settlement history, landscape design at Sheringham Park, the importance of commons, some geology and coastal erosion!  Admission to Sheringham Park is free.

dont forget:

• comfortable walking shoes
•  warm outdoor clothes/waterproofs  – it’s cool on the coast and weather can change unexpectedly!
• bring water and refreshments (and there will also be opportunity to purchase snacks en route)

Norfolk Herb Gardens is an established local business, growing and selling culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs. This morning visit will be led by a member of staff who will answer your questions on growing and using various herbs. Tea/coffee will be provided. 

Paul King, a trustee, has kindly offered to guide us round The Great Hospital. It was founded in 1249 by Bishop Walter de Suffield to shelter poor and ill chaplains of the diocese; later, the church of St Helen was built. There is plenty of parking.  Why not have lunch afterwards at the Adam and Eve pub, which is owned by The Great Hospital?