Grand Day Out

East Midlands and North West Mensa join forces on the late May bank holiday, Monday 30th May, to bring you a Grand Day Out in the beautiful Peak District.

10.00am

Poole's Cavern

A guided tour of limestone caverns with natural crystal sculptures, cascading water, stalactite and stalagmite formations. Please wear sensible footwear and clothes suitable for the constant 7 C temperatures. Meet at visitor centre entrance by 10.00am in order to take our first pre-booked tour of the day and avoid the queues later. Follow brown signs to Green Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DH. Car park is £1 for 4 hours.

Cost: £7.00 adults / £6.00 over 60s / £4.75 under 16s

12.00pm

Mad Hatters Picnic

Take the 20 minute stroll uphill from Poole's Cavern through Buxton Country Park to Solomon's Temple. Climb 22 steps up this tower for spectacular views over the Peak District. Bring your own picnic and a silly hat and we'll then have a 'Mad Hatters Picnic' on the grass below the tower. There's a free non-alcoholic cocktail for everyone who advises attendance in advance!

Cost: Free

2.00pm

Chestnut Centre

After a 15 minute drive we have a visit to this otter, owl and wildlife park who focus on conservation. Follow brown signs to Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 0QS.

Cost: £7.00 adults / £6.00 over 60s / £4.75 under 16s

This is designed to be a cheap day out for members of all ages and families are very welcome. Please confirm which event(s) you wish to attend. Payment is not required until the day but we need to advise numbers in advance to obtain the quoted group discount rates.

Maxine Bates on 01773-715330 or maxine@maruba-events.com Dave Hoskisson on 07824-387824 or dave.hoskisson@btinternet.com