Staying at THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL, BETWS-Y-COED
Monday, 12th April to Friday, 16th April 2010

North Wales is possibly the last remaining large area in the British Isles not covered in our longer excursions over the years.   The itinerary has yet to be finalised but could include National Trust properties like the famous Bodnant Gardens and Plas Newydd in Anglesey;  castles such as Conwy and Penrhyn and possibly a trip on the Ffestiniog Narrow-gauge railway to Porthmadog and the Italianate village of Portmeirion.   Plus, of course, lovely scenic rides.

The hotel in Betws-y-Coed is situated in the scenic Gwydyr Forest Park, has 3 stars and offers Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for 4 nights.
COST:      £360 with £70 single supplement

Created to shock the senses and stir the soul – ‘The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture 1600-1700’ presents a landmark reappraisal of religious art from the Spanish Golden Age.   Paintings including masterpieces by Diego Velazquez and Francisco de Zurbaran are displayed for the very first time alongside Spain’s remarkable ‘polychrome’ (painted) sculptures.

‘Turner and the Masters‘ at Tate Britain will juxtapose Turner’s greatest paintings alongside works by old masters and contemporaries that he hoped to imitate, rival and surpass.

This excursion filled up very quickly, and no further bookings can be accepted

(This item updated on 19 October 2009)