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Bloomsbury Ramblers’ Retreat with Alex Polizzi

25-27 March

On Tuesday 25 March, you are invited to join us for a circular afternoon walk to Berwick Church, to see the stunning murals by Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell.

After dinner and a night at The Star, on Wednesday 26 March, Alex will lead a full day circular walk through Friston Forest and back across the hills and past pretty Lullington Church. You will stop at noon at The Eight Bells in Jevington, where you will enjoy a two course lunch.

The following morning, on Thursday 27 March, you will make your own way to Charleston (or lifts can be arranged) for a private tour of this historic house and garden, former home of The Bloomsbury Group. You will also have the opportunity to look round the new exhibition of post-impressionist works from the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, featuring iconic paintings and works on paper by artists such as Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro. Guests will depart from Charleston.

Berwick Church

From £974 (based on two guests sharing a double room) including two nights accommodation, breakfast each morning, all guided walks with Alex, entry and private house tour at Charleston, Lunch at The Eight Bells at Jevington (two courses and a soft drink), and Dinner at The Star on both evenings (£60 allowance per adult excluding drinks).

Charleston

Itinerary

Tuesday 25 March
Guests arrive
14.30 – Early check in available
15.00 – Depart the Star and walk to Berwick Church (circular route led by Sophie Grounds)
16.00 – Walk back to The Star
19.00 – Dinner at The Star

Wednesday 26 March
Breakfast
10.00 – Depart The Star (walk to be hosted by Alex Polizzi and Lucie Harmer)
12.00 – Lunch at The Eight Bells in Jevington
13.30 – Depart The Eight Bells and return to The Star
19.00 – Dinner at The Star

Thursday 27 March
Breakfast
09.40 – Depart The Star for Charleston (by car)
10.00 – Arrive Charleston. The group will be divided into two groups and be offered a house tour and a garden tour

Charleston

Bloomsbury Ramblers Retreat with Alex Polizzi
25-27 March