Car Visits

The car section organises four or five visits per year to a variety of properties, gardens and other places of interest for members who wish to travel in their own car

Review of Car Visits in 2026

Tuesday 12th May 2026: Dorothy Clive Gardens

We enjoyed a guided tour of this 12 acre hillside garden located near Market Drayton.

The garden has several notable plant collections including rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and hydrangeas.

Tuesday 9th June 2026: Radbourne Hall, near Derby

The Radbourne Estate has been held by the Chandos family from the time of the Norman Conquest and the Hall is an 18th century Palladian country house located to the west of Derby. In 2021/22 the Grade I listed hall underwent significant renovations to the fabric, winning a number of national awards for the quality of the work.

Tuesday 7th July 2026: Blithfield Hall and Church

The Hall has been the home of the Bagot family since the late 14th century when the original mansion was built. The present hall is now largely 16th century with additions in the 18th century.

St Leonards church was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Grade 1 listed the church contains tombs of the Bagot family, ancient stained glass windows and a floor paved in Minton tiles.

Details of our car visits for 2027 will follow shortly