u3a

Berwyn & District

Random trips

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Mo
When: On Fridays
Venue: Check with event organiser
All aboard

This is designed as a group with no specific theme. generally within a range of around 50 miles each time we will travel to gardens, castles along canals or on trains which offer interest. Some will be means to an end while others, particularly train or canal journeys will be an end in themselves as they will offer scenic views.

Each trip will as far as possible be free or low cost but will exclude lunch although the individual organiser will try to find a reasonable priced café for lunch.

If costs are available, they have been outlined on the events page although these are only current prices and could be different at time of booking with the company involved.

On occasions our visits will be further and require overnight accommodation to allow us to make the most of the trip. Pre-booking will be necessary in most cases to ensure best price especially if there is a group booking discount available.

Where possible when using only private cars we will try to ensure that the minimum number are cars are used

Forthcoming events

12th July 2026
11:00 am
Interest group meeting
As the trip on the "Danny" is quite expensive and the Llangollen Canal trip is about half the price we will decide on numbers which trip we will take. Further […]
Cost: between £40 and £85 depending on which trip
Booking Required
28th August 2026
11:00 am
Interest group meeting
A visit to the Arboretum. Car sharing as appropriate
Cost: Free entry
Booking Required
25th September 2026
11:00 am
to 25th September 2026
Interest group meeting
Our annual overnight will take us to Bridgenorth where we will explore the town and take a trip on the Heritage Railway.
Cost: Approx. £100 for B&B plus £22.50 for train
Booking Required
30th October 2026
11:00 am
Interest group meeting
At this time of year some of the Welsh trains are free if you have a bus pass. We intend to arrange a journey using this option to enjoy the […]
Cost: Hopefully Zero if you have a bus pass
Booking Required
27th November 2026
11:00 am
Interest group meeting
Our aim is to find a hotel/restaurant either on the top of a hill or overlooking a lake or similar
Cost: Lunch costs to be advised
Booking Required

Trips we have enjoyed previously