The Arts Society Falmouth
Our 2023-2024 Visits
We may arrange visits to local galleries, historic buildings and performances at various theatres. These trips give people a chance to get to know each other better in an informal atmosphere. Although we are restricted by our geographical situation in the south west corner of the country, we may arrange several visits a year, mainly day trips within Cornwall and Devon, but will also consider visits over several days, either to somewhere in Britain or overseas.
Some of the visits are not organised by us, in which case they would be shown as such, for example 'South West Area Event'. The Visits Secretary would be able to provide information to help you, with all events.
Future Visits
Tuesday
30
April
2024
“A Spring Day Out” - Guided tour of Plymouth Gin Distillery
Synopsis:
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Meet at ASDA Penryn at 9.00 a.m. (free car parking) travelling in a 32 seater excutive coach with a comfort stop en route going and returning.
After our guided distillery visit lasting approximately an hour there will be an opportunity for lunch in either the distillery’s Barbican Kitchen or one of the other nearby harbour side eateries. After lunch you may visit The Box Museum (15 minutes’ walk, free entry) or embark on an hour’s Plymouth Harbour cruise from the quayside steps (three minutes’ walk, approximately £12 - not included in the visit price), or simply have some free time in Plymouth.
Departure from the distillery is at 3.45 p.m. with anticipated arrival back at ASDA approximately 6.00 p.m.
More details ocan be found here https://www.theboxplymouth.com/events
https://www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk/cruising/harbour-cruise/
Venue: Plymouth
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £35 inclusive of coach and guided tour of the Plymouth Gin Distillery – note afternoon activities are NOT included.
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 9.00 am at ASDA Penryn
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to it@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Thursday
29
August
2023
Jamaica Inn - The Minack Theatre
Synopsis:
Jamaica Inn, Minack Theatre
A combined theatre & coach trip to The Minack, Porthcurno to see a matinee performance of the Surrey based Guildbury Theatre Company’s production of “Jamaica Inn” - Daphne Du Maurier's iconic novel.
The pick up point for our coach will be ASDA, Penryn and they have kindly agreed that we can leave our cars in their car park free of charge for the duration of our trip.
We suggest that you might like bring a picnic lunch or take a light lunch in the theatre’s café as we will be there well before the performance starts at 2.30pm. We envisage we will arrive back at approx. 6.25pm.
Why so far in advance?
This visit is deliberately being advertised early as only 16 tickets will initially be available. The Minack Theatre rigidly monitor coach sizes and a sixteen seater minibus is the largest they will allow to drop off theatregoers in their car park.
However if demand well exceeds availability (which we imagine it will) providing we act fast it might be possible for more to come, providing of course that further tickets and a suitable sized minibus can be sourced for the same performance .
Venue: The Minack, Porthcurno
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £44 Inclusive of Coach Travel and Entrance Ticket
Book and Pay Online (Debit or Credit Card) via TicketTailor: Booking Form
Time: 12.00 pm ASDA Penryn
Contact: Email visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Please note if you click on the email link and it does not automatically open up a new email for you, you can send an email in your usual way addressed to it@theartssocietyfalmouth.org
Previous Visits this year
Wednesday
20
March
2024
Truro School Art Collection exhibition
Synopsis:
The Collection has nearly 300 artworks representing late 20th and early 21st century artists, the majority of whom lived and worked in Cornwall and some of whom attained international recognition. The Collection is rarely seen, and this is only the second time that the Collection has featured in an exhibition at the Royal Cornwall Museum in 40 years.
A guided tour of the exhibition lasting about 1¼ hours will be led by Henrietta Boex. There are several public car parks nearby and the Museum is close to a bus stop.
The guided tour is free of charge, but there is an admission charge to the Museum of £5 for this exhibition only, or £7.50 for 12 months (payable at the museum on arrival). Please book via Ticket Tailor to secure your place. There are only 25 places available - book now to avoid disappointment.
More details of the exhibition can be found here https://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/exhibition/truro-school-art-collection
Venue: Royal Cornwall Museum
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: Free - Museum Charge Applies on arrival.
Wednesday
14
February
2024
Tate St Ives Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden
Synopsis:
We will board our coach at the ASDA Penryn car park at 9.30am and drive down to St Ives. Our Tate St Ives visit will run from approx. 10.30 until 1pm, when we will break for an hours lunch (not included) and resume our visit once more at 2pm from outside the Barbara Hepworth Museum entrance. An experienced guide has been booked at each location.
It’s anticipated that we will arrive back at ASDA Penryn’s car park at approx. 4.30pm. Our cars can be parked free of charge at ASDA Penryn for the duration of our visit.
The current combined entrance fee of £12.50 to both the Tate and BH Museum is NOT included as many members already enjoy a Local Pass, which for the annual cost of £5/year allows unlimited to both locations.
Members wishing to come on this visit but not already in possession of a Local Pass but wishing to purchase one are requested, after booking, to contact the Visits Secretary via email at visits@theartssocietyfalmouth.org when details of how to easily sign up for this money saving Local Pass will be given.
We anticipate considerable interest in this visit as several members have previously asked for it to be arranged and with that in mind early booking is recommended. Numbers are limited to just 24 due to our coach size.
Venue: Tate St Ives
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £25 Inclusive of Coach Travel and Guides. Please Note that the admission costs are NOT included in the price.
Wednesday
8
November
2023
A Passion for Cornish Art: 50 Years of Private Collecting.
Synopsis:
A guided tour of the exhibition and return coach fare in a 24 seater coach to/from ASDA Penryn
The pick up point for our coach will be ASDA, Penryn and they have kindly agreed that we can leave our cars in their car park free of charge for the duration of our trip.
We will depart at 9.30 am and return at 2.30pm.
You can find out a little more about the exhibition here Penlee Gallery - A Passion for Cornish Art
Venue: Penlee House Gallery
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £18 Inclusive of Coach Travel. Please Note that the £6 gallery admission cost is NOT included in the price as many of our members enjoy concessionary entry status.
Thursday
7
September
2023
Evita - The Minack Theatre
Synopsis:
Evita, Minack Theatre
Fully booked with a waiting list
A combined theatre & coach trip to The Minack, Porthcurno to see a matinée performance of Helston Theatre Company’s production of “Evita” - the highly acclaimed Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical.
The pick up point for our coach will be ASDA, Penryn and they have kindly agreed that we can leave our cars in their car park free of charge for the duration of our trip.
We suggest that you might like bring a picnic lunch or take a light lunch in the theatre’s café as we will be there well before the performance starts at 2.30pm. We envisage we will arrive back at approx. 6.25pm.
Why so far in advance?
This visit is deliberately being advertised early as only 16 tickets will initially be available. The Minack Theatre rigidly monitor coach sizes and a sixteen seater minibus is the largest they will allow to drop off theatregoers in their car park.
However if demand well exceeds availability (which we imagine it will) providing we act fast it might be possible for more to come, providing of course that further tickets and a suitable sized minibus can be sourced for the same performance .
Venue: The Minack, Porthcurno
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: £44 Inclusive of Coach Travel and Entrance Ticket
Monday
17
July
2023
The Legend of King Arthur: A Pre-Raphaelite Love Story Exhibition
Synopsis:
A visual presentation by Gallery Curator Morwenna Lewis in the Falmouth Council Chamber followed by a self led tour of the exhibition.
Attendees are requested to assemble on the landing outside the Falmouth Council Chamber 15 minutes before the start of each talk. To reach the chamber please use the main staircase in the foyer of Falmouth Library or alternatively use the lift if climbing the staircase presents a problem (lift entrance in Webber Street).
Further information on the exhibition is available at https://open.falculture.org/2022/08/05/arthur/
There are 2 separate talks and members can choose which one they would like to attend when booking using the TicketTailor link below.
The presentation will last approximately 45 minutes.
Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery
Organised by: The Arts Society Falmouth
Cost: Cost £6 including tea/coffee and cake
