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 : Cinderella at the Cliffs Pavilion
Date               : 2nd January 2026

You shall go to the ball with Rylan, who returns for another year in panto at the Cliffs as the Fairy Godfather.....

FULLY BOOKED

Theatre Group (memsec00@gmail.com)

Destination : The Red Shoes
Date               : 8th January 2026

This is Mathew Bourne's adaptation of the ballet at Sadlers Wells. The matinée starts at 2.30. 

£76.50 plus your train fare. Payment due 24th June

SOLD OUT waiting list only

Theatre Train Group memsec00@gmail.com

Destination : Here and There Coffee Morning.
Date               : 15th January 2026

Salvation Army Hall, near Asda on Thursday January 15th. Coffee morning for the Here and There Group from 10-12.

new trips on sale, also tea/coffee and cakes.

Destination : Cruise from Tilbury to Spain, Morocco and the Canary Islands.
Date               : 4th February 2026

15 night cruise with Ambassador on board Ambition from Tilbury.

Prices vary, ask for availability.

contact Shirley

shirl.turner245@gmail.com

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 : 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.