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| Image: www.visitengland.com | Image: www.cotswolds.info/places/tetbury |
| Chavenage House
is a privately-owned Elizabethan house situated in Gloucestershire a
few miles from Tetbury. Only two families have owned the house,
the present owners since 1891 and the Stephens family before them.
Colonel Nathaniel Stephens, MP for Gloucestershire during the Civil War
was a supporter of Oliver Cromwell and there are many interesting rooms
housing tapestries, fine furniture, pictures and relics of the
Cromwellian period. Of particular note is the Main Hall where a
contemporary screen forms a minstrels’ gallery. Latterly,
Chavenage has been used as a location for TV and film productions, most
recently Wolf Hall and Poldark, where Chavenage features as Trenwith
House. Tours of the house are conducted by members of the family
which adds a truly personal touch to the experience. Following the visit to Chavenage, there will be an opportunity to spend some time in Tetbury, a particularly attractive Cotswold town with many antique shops, cafés and unique independent retailers. In the Middle Ages, it was an important market town for the wool trade and the town centre is still dominated by the Market House built in 1655. Timetable 8.45 a.m. Leave National Museum, Cathays Park 9.00 a.m. Pick up passengers at Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park 11.00 a.m. approx Arrive Chavenage House. Coffee and biscuits on arrival 11.30 a.m. Tour of house 1.00 p.m. approx Buffet Lunch (Quiches, salads, coffee) 1.45 p.m. Continuation of history of house, opportunity to walk around the grounds 2.30 p.m. approx Leave for Tetbury 4.30 p.m. Depart for Cardiff, arriving 6.15 p.m. approx (depending on traffic) The cost for the day which includes coach travel, driver’s gratuity, entry to Chavenage, guided tour, coffee and biscuits and lunch will be £39. To join the visit, please send a cheque payable to Friends of National Museum Wales, together with a completed form to: Janet Jones, Brayton, Creigiau, Cardiff CF15 9NN. Tel: 029 20890216 email: janet.jones@friendsmuseumwales.org.uk Mob: 07592 812039. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope only if you have not provided an email address or wish to receive a priority voucher should the visit be oversubscribed. |
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To: Friends of
National Museum Wales
VISIT TO CHAVENAGE HOUSE AND TETBURY - TUESDAY 18TH JULY 2017 Name ……………………………………………………………………….………………….................. Address …………………………………………………………………….………………….................. ………………… .................................................................................... Postcode …………........ Tel …….………….......................... E-Mail …………………………......................................... Please reserve ..…. .. places for the above event. I enclose a cheque for £……….. ( £39.00 per person) in favour of Friends of National Museum Wales and SAE if you don't have e-mail. I / We shall be boarding the coach at Museum Steps / Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park. Registered
Charity No. 701990
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