Trips and Days Out
Throughout the year Purbrook Horticultural Society and trip organiser Ann Richardson plan and lay on a varied range of coach trips to visit stately homes, and beautiful gardens. On this page you can see our list of forthcoming days out for the year ahead.
2026 Days Out - Planning ahead for 2026
OUR PLANS FOR 2026
Updated: 17th May 2026
Well we have some exciting trips lined up for members of the Purbrook Horticultural Society. We would love you to come along and enjoy a great day out.
Updated information will be reported via web site/email/phone/facebook as received, and scroll down this page to see how to pay your deposit, and for pick-up point information.
Sunday 17th May 2026 - 9.00am Price £36.00 per person or (NT National Trust Members) £24 per person
WAKEHURST PLACE
Set in 465 acres of country estate, Wakehurst boasts ornamental gardens, temperate woodlands, a nature reserve and an Elizabethan mansion.
Sunday 5th July 2026 - 9.00am Price £40.00 per person
SHERBORNE CASTLE
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, this historic house reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History.
Sunday 13th September 2026 - 9.00am Price £36.00 per person or (NT National Trust Members) £24 per person
BUSCOT HOUSE & GARDENS including MILLETS FARM
Buscot Park is an eighteenth-century mansion with a renowned art collection, set in formal, well-kept gardens and parkland. Plus a family-owned destination set in 150 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, Millets Farm is truly homegrown and has been run by The Carter family since 1952.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GOING ON ONE OF THESE TRIPS?
Prices of tickets includes a tip for the driver and all entrance fees.
The cost of hiring coaches for the day has risen on average by 25% to 35% which means that we have had to increase some of the ticket prices to match the charges being made. There is a deposit of £20.00 per person per trip required, which then secures a seat.
Balance payable at least 4 weeks before day of trip. Enquiries to Ann Richardson on 023 9225 4986 and either send a cheque to 16 Fir Copse Road, Waterlooville PO7 5JA.
ALL CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO PHS
or put payment in an envelope with name and phone number, and hand into Lynda Piddington at the Store or at the monthly meetings.
We leave Ladybridge Road at 9am for most of the trips. You may park your vehicle in the Car Park which is situated behind the Purbrook Pharmacy and accessed via Ladybridge Road. If you are unsure about the departure times please contact Lynda or one of the team.
PHS Trading Store
Open every Saturday
Shows & Exhibitions
Annual shows in Purbrook
Our Trading Store has a wide range of horticulture materials, all at competitive prices.
The PHS hold meetings every month, which feature a varied range of speakers and discussion.
Floral Art meetings are for those people who love flowers, flower arranging and lots more besides.