Possible Club Visit to the Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition at the British Museum.

A member has suggested a Probus Group visit to view the Bayeaux Tapestry at the British Museum. Here are a few facts which are put forward to help members decide whether or not they are interested in joining such a visit if one was planned. Please complete the questions below and return to via the web site asap.

Our Secretary has prepared the following information about a proposed visit.

Cost of Tickets

• Peak Adults: £33.00 per ticket, although depending on the time slot booked it could be slightly cheaper.

What dates might be available

The booking period available now is April to July 2027. The Visits window for which will open on a date in early 2027.

Location

The British Museum is located in Great Russell Street WC1B a distance of nearly 70 miles from Newmarket.

Getting There

1. By Car: The journey from Newmarket would take up to two hours depending on traffic. Car parking is available nearby and depending on location, costs between £25 to £35 for a six-hour slot. The congestion charge is £18.
2. By Train: The best route is via Kings Cross /St Pancreas. Return ticket from Newmarket costs £44 (£29.30 with a senior citizen’s rail card). There is then the underground of around £5 making total around £50 /£35 per head.
3. By Mini Bus: A twelve-seater bus would cost between £650 and £750, i.e. with 12 people cost around £55 per head.

Individuals could travel independently to London and assemble once there for the visit and possibly a meal.

Overall Cost

Depending on the mode of travel the day would cost in the region of £60 to £90 per head. To this catering costs would be at least £20 to £30 per head depending on the choice of food.

Pros & Cons

A once in a lifetime chance to view the tapestry in the UK.
However, one must be prepared for some queuing with minimal seating available whilst waiting to view the tapestry.
Also. only 40 minutes is being allowed to view.
There would be a fair amount of walking particularly if we travelled by car or train.
Once the tickets were purchased you would become liable to pay for both the ticket and cost of any transport arranged by the club i.e. a minibus, with no return available if one was unable to attend.

Please complete the form below to let the committee know the likely interest in such a visit.

We need your views. Please complete the form below and submit it before our second November meeting, 18th November 2026.