Our Quester Groups organise visits to interesting places.

Normally after the visit we socialise over a lunch or tea.

Members take it in turn to investigate and organise visits to places, often not always accessible to individuals. This is not very time consuming but keeps the groups active.

Quester 3 group visited Stansted House and Park at Rowlands Castle on 9 September 2025.

It is an hour's drive from Winchester but fascinating. There is a large estate to walk around, a historic house to visit, a garden centre, maze, miniature railway, and farm shop. We were lucky as we did have a fine day in which to explore. The House opens at 1pm and has been the family seat of the Earls of Bessborough since 1924. They do guided tours with a minimum of 15 people but I could only get 10 members so we explored on our own. Worth a day out and I could give you a lot more information if you think it would be of interest. Food is very good at the Pavilion Tearoom but booking for lunch advised as it does get really busy. Afternoon teas are popular too but again you need to book.
Jan Reynolds

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