Arch & Arch Excursions
| Date | Venue/location |
|---|---|
| Friday 17 July 2026 |
Behind the Scenes at Lambton Castle Led by Bryan Harris, Senior Conservation Officer at Durham County Council. Following on from Bryan’s lecture to the Society in January 2025, we will visit Lambton Castle near Chester-le-Street. The visit will include: - Introduction to Lambton and the wider enabling development project - Viewing new development influenced by the estate’s architecture - Visits to key private estate assets including the castle, stables, byre and game larder - Discussion of adaptive reuse options for historic buildings - Visit to refurbished Gates and Stud projects - Lunch Tour starts at 10:00am. Likely car share from Durham – please advise if travel is needed. |
| Wednesday 9 September 2026 |
Secret Bailey Gardens Date for Diary: A visit to the hidden gardens at St John’s College and St Cuthbert’s Society, Durham. |
| Thursday 17–24 Sep 2026 |
Major Excursion to Perth and its Hinterland The Salutation Hotel, centrally located beside the River Tay, will be our base for the duration of the visit. The itinerary includes visits to Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, Stanley Mills, Blair Castle, the Kenmore Crannog Centre, Traquair House, and, subject to confirmation, Falkirk Palace and Dunfermline. There are still a few places available. For further information, please contact Dr David Mason: archandarch.dandn@gmail.com |
