British Hotchkiss Society

The 33rd Annual Drive - Our Drive this year will be based in Hampshire, staying at the Norton Park Hotel near Sutton Scotney (SO21 3NB). We will meet for lunch at The Bear & Ragged Staff, Stoneymarsh near Romsey, SO51 0LB on the A3057. The pub opens at 11.30 and lunch is booked for 1pm. Our afternoon visit is to Mottisfont House & Gardens, a National Trust property just over a mile up the road. Their national collection of roses should be in full bloom. A 17-mile drive will take us to the hotel.

On Wednesday morning we will drive to The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in St Cross near Winchester where, after visiting the grounds and Church, we will have a light lunch before driving about 10 miles to the Royal Logistics Corps museum on Worthy Down. Wednesday evening at the hotel is Gala Dinner and raffle time!

Our last morning will be spent at Houghton Lodge Gardens with their Grade II listed gardens stretching down to the River Test. After a light lunch we will all go our separate ways.

If you are planning to join us, you will need to book your room at the hotel before the end of April. The cost is £180 per night for a double/twin and £140 for a single. We have some double and twin rooms reserved at this special price, so to book a room please call 0330 107 1599 or email stay@hotelscollection.co.uk and quote British Hotchkiss Society and specify the dates. Please note, payment will be taken at the time of booking and no cancellation refunds are offered. Please let Pam know once you have booked your room (pwalton4@btinternet.com).

We do hope you will join us.