Festive Trip - Ham House

Tuesday 16th December

Booking opens Tuesday 14th October

This is one of the greatest Stuart houses, with a fascinating history. It has featured on the BBC2’s “Hidden Treasures of the National Trust” (series 3, episode 4, available on iPlayer).
There is plenty to see and the house will be dressed for Christmas.
Weather permitting you can enjoy the gardens and riverside location. There is a café and gift shop, also a second-hand bookshop.

Information for anyone with mobility issues:-
Ham House has no lift. There is level access to the ground floor, café, toilets etc. 24 easy steps lead to the first floor. To access the basement area with the kitchens (and the first indoor bathroom in the UK!), there are 12 steps (fairly steep but with a solid handrail).

On the way back to Emsworth we will stop at Squires Garden Centre in Milford for refreshments and last-minute Christmas shopping. Squires has a large and comfortable café with delicious cakes (sampled by the organiser on a recce!). If you would like a cream tea or mince pie this will need to be pre-booked. Further details to follow. You can also buy plants ……

There are two prices for this trip:-

1. If you are a member of the National Trust, an RHS member (primary card holder only) or an ART PASS member, the cost per person is £24.00
2. For non-members of these organisations, the cost is £40.00 (inc. £16 entry fee)
   Both prices include coach and driver’s tip.

Booking opens Tues 14 October

A large number of members have sent an ‘Expression of Interest’ but that is NOT a booking. If you would like to join us you need to follow the booking process below:

How to Book

1. Email Judy Hickman judyh.chestnuts@gmail.com stating the names and membership numbers of those you wish to book for.

2. You will receive an email to confirm whether spaces are still available and if your place has been reserved. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hrs please call 01243 372659 or message 07541 353188.

3. Once you receive this confirmation, please send a follow-up email including:

• Your method of payment, either BACS or Cheque and when payment was made. See below for payment details.
• A mobile number for each person
• An emergency contact number (ICE) for each person, for use on the day of the trip.

4. You should then make payment asap. Your reservation will be held for 48 hours if paying by BACS and until next post if cheque.

5. You will then receive a ‘receipt of payment’ confirmation email.

To Pay by BACS (preferred payment option)

• Account Name: Emsworth Horticultural Society
• Sort Code: 52-41-20
• Account No. 87039869
• Reference: Your Surname (& Trip name if space)

To Pay by cheque

• Please, make the cheque payable to “The Emsworth Horticultural Society.”
• Include a note with your contact details and the names of those being paid for.
• Please date your cheque the day you send it, as we make payment to the venues in advance.
• Post to: Judy Hickman, 11 Seafields, Emsworth, PO10 7HT

Click on the link here for EHS Bookings’ Terms & Conditions