Events, Day and Theatre Trips, Travel

Thorpe Bay U3A has several Interest Groups that arrange trips on a regular basis for Members.  The majority of these are arranged by the Here and Theres Group, the Theatre Group and various ad hoc travel groups.

To see details of the trips arranged by these Groups please go to the Groups button in the left menu and search for the above Groups in the listings – there you will find details on how to register for their outings

How to book a place

Please note that outings are available only to Thorpe Bay U3A members.

To pay for any trips and events, the following or pay by cheque.

Pay on line to Lloyds Bank

Account Name: Thorpe Bay U3A

Account Number: 85935762

Sort Code: 30-98-97

Reference: The name of the trip. (Very important! And membership number, if room!).

Destination : I'm sorry Prime Minister at the Apollo
Date               : 11th March 2026

The long awaited final chapter of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister with Griff Rhys Jones starring as Jim Hacker. Early booking rate of £50, reference SORRY PM and your membership number by 18th July, stalls seats. Train fare on top. 

Sold out 

Theatre Train Group

Destination : London Docklands for the day.
Date               : 26th March 2026

A day to London Docklands. Visit the museum, have lunch etc. visit Canary Wharf.

£18 pp. Coach leaves at 9.00 Thorpe Bay Bowls club. Spaces

Destination : Canterbury for the day
Date               : 23rd April 2026

Visit the Cathedral, wander round the nice shopping centre and have lunch.

There is an entrance fee for the Cathedral, which is valid for a year.

£18 pp 9.00 coach Thorpe Bay Bowls Club. 

SPACES AS SECOND COACH BOOKED.

Destination : Warners Heythrop Park Hotel
Date               : 4th May 2026

5 days/4 nights Heythrop Park Hotel in the Cotswolds. May 4-8 2026.

limited spaces, contact Shirley, Here and There team for details.

book at next meeting please with a deposit cheque payable to Cooks Coaches.

Destination : Round Britain Cruise and French Charms
Date               : 11th April 2027


Two weeks cruise 11th April 2027. A small group from the U3A are going. Ask for details and availability.