YOUR GIFT EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EQUISITE ENGLAND IN A WAY THAT EVEN MAKES THE ENGLISH ENVIOUS… Humphreys of Henley offers a fabulous choice of individual experiences within the beautiful English Countryside which make for the perfect gifts for loved ones, couples, family members and friends. Each experience is personally sourced and curated to ensure hat you can find something truly unique and special. Gift vouchers are beautifully boxed with a personalised voucher inside. We know its hard to make that choice from all of the experiences we have to offer, so, we also offer the simple option of choosing a monetary value amount instead. You can choose a variety of amounts to suit your preferred budget. OVERVIEW THE THRILL OF CLAY CLASSIC CARS IN THE NEW PIGEON SHOOTING AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL TAKE TO THE SKIES IN A VINEYARD CYCLE TOUR FOREST STONOR PARK TIGER MOTH Humphrey's of Henley 32 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BH 01491 575819 www.humphreysofhenley.co.uk ENJOY ONE OF THE OLDEST ENGLISH ESTATES Stonor Park Manor House has the rare quality of exuding the warmth of a family home while giving you the feeling of being part of history as you step into the house. Home to Lord and Lady Camoys’ family for over 850 years, Stonor Park is one of the oldest family homes still lived in today - but it’s no museum. As the oldest member of the Stonor family, the house has a thousand stories to tell. As well as being architecturally fascinating, each room contains a lifetime of experience and anecdote. A stroll through this house is a vivid walk through history. Highlights include the grand Gothic revival hall, atmospheric 17th century library and the dramatic long gallery opening on to beautiful Italianate gardens. We can arrange wonderful private tour where you will be entertained by the stories of the American arm of the family through to those who were imprisoned in the Tower of London during the Reformation. You can then make the most of the stunning parkland of the estate as you enjoy the amazing art of Clay Shooting, the sport of kings for generations. A delicious lunch can be hosted in the striking main dining room or offsite at one of our fabulous Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley traditional pubs. O1491 575819 | [email protected] THE THRILL OF SHOOTING CLAYS We want you to love every minute of your experience in the country, so we will create the clay shoot based on your level of experience and what you would like to get out of your time. You will be welcomed to the grounds of your stunning country estates in the area. The estates offer a wonderfully warm welcome and include the exclusive use of the parkland for your clay shooting masterclass. Whether you want to fine tune your shooting skills or discover the enjoyment of handling a gun and breaking clays, the sense of achievement at the end of the session will be yours to take away. If you choose the full day option, during the morning you will receive expert tuition using multiple clay traps and after lunch you can experience the thrill of a simulated shoot. This is as close to a game shoot as you can find, the clays will be fired in flurries in many directions, challenging your eye, your direction and speed of response. It’s a truly exciting finale. Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] LORD MAURICE FERMOY 6th Baron Fermoy Joining you on both your tour of Stonor Park and your clay shooting experience will be Lord Maurice Fermoy, 6th Baron Fermoy. Lord Fermoy has extensive connections within British society. Educated at Eton, Lord Fermoy then passed into the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and was commissioned into the Household Cavalry, the Blues and Royals. His postings included that of a Troop Leader at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in Knightsbridge, London, carrying out Queen's Life Guard and State Ceremonial duties, including state visits, the opening of Parliament by the Queen, the Lord Mayor's Show, the Garter Service at Windsor and the Queen's Birthday Parade on Horse Guards Parade. He served for seven years, retiring at the rank of Captain. Lord Fermoy's grandmother Ruth, Lady Fermoy was a Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth. Subsequently, Lord Fermoy was appointed Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth from 1982 to 1984. His father, Edmund, was younger brother to Frances Shand-Kydd, mother to Lady Diana Spencer, making Lord Fermoy her first cousin. Lord Fermoy attended her marriage to HRH Prince Charles, Prince of Wales in 1981. Lord and Lady Fermoy attended the royal wedding of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton in 2011. Lord Fermoy is sought out for his expertise on British etiquette. He instructs in English manners, aristocratic traditions and British society. His instruction style is engaging, relaxed, easy to understand and often embellished with personal accounts and anecdotes. He tutors for The English Manner, theExquisite UK's experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] experiences | Humphreys of Henley leading etiquette, protocol and household management consultancy. O1491 575819 | [email protected] Daily Itinerary THE THRILL OF CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING AT STONOR PARK 09:00 09:30 14:00 17:00 Under expert tuition, The second part of your Arrival at Stonor Park To end the perfect day, we can discover the enjoyment of session will simulate a game where you will be greeted for arrange both hotel handling a gun, fine tune shoot, where clays will be a tour of the house and accommodation and dinner your shooting skills fired in flurries in many ground before enjoying reservations. delicious refreshments experience the thrill and directions, challenging your together in the dining room. sense of achievement eye, your direction and breaking clays. speed of response. A truly exciting finale! You can enjoy a delicious lunch hosted by the Lord of the Manor in his home or in one of the traditional country pubs near the estate. Prices from £2,910 including VAT based on two people CLASSIC VINTAGE CAR COUNTRYSIDE TOUR WITH THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR… Imagine being chauffeured through the glorious English countryside in a classic vintage car “I felt just like James Bond today! What an unbelievable way to explore the beautiful villages of the Chilterns - unforgettable!” P Edwards Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] TAKE A SPIN IN AN ICONIC BRITISH SPORTS CAR If your partner would rather like to take to the wheel of a British sports car they are welcome to join us for a truly breath taking experience. Enjoy the world of classic cars and take a spin through winding country roads of the beautiful English countryside! The route is fully customisable to their personal interests and includes a pit stop at one of England's best tearooms for a traditional pot of tea and scrumptious scone. Choose from our selection of classic cars to discover the New Forest, or chosen part of the English countryside, in a truly memorable way. Explore the New Forest, created as a hunting area for William the Conqueror in the 11th century (so not that ‘new’), and test your skills on the winding roads. Spend time exploring the fabulous National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and the lovely Beaulieu Palace. Enjoy a tour of the cars, palace, and grounds. Explore the 200-acre grounds of the captivating Exbury Gardens. They are renowned for the azaleas and rhododendrons, and the beautiful autumn colours. There is something to see all year round. Continue on to visit the unique village of Buckler’s Hard, on the banks of the Beaulieu River, and discover its distinguished ship-building history. Drive down the coast to Lymington and then return to New Park via the Setley Ridge vineyards for a refreshing wine tasting. Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] TAKE A SPIN IN AN ICONIC BRITISH SPORTS CAR On day two, discover the ornamental drive past Rhinefield House and onto Linwood and Mockbeggar. Head north on small, out-of-the-way lanes to Fordingbridge. Visit the Roman Villa at Rockbourne and then onto Breamore House. This fascinating Elizabethan Manor also has an excellent countryside museum. This part of the Forest is always pretty quiet and secluded. Drive through Lover and Hamptworth and south to Fritham and Stoney Cross. The tour finishes in Lyndhurst. Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] EXPLORE ONE OF THE FINEST CAR COLLECTIONS AT BEAULIEU With one of the world’s finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motorsport memorabilia, The Beaulieu National Motor Museum is home to famous cars such as, F1 classics, iconic cars featured on Top Gear and stars of the screen, like Harry Potter’s ‘flying’ Ford Anglia. Our favourite date on their calendar has to be Beaulieu Supercar Weekend (date to be released in 2021) where stunning supercars are put through their paces in an exhilarating demonstration of acceleration and braking on the ‘demonstration run’ and you can also enjoy landmark cars parked on the lawns of the Palace grounds. Exquisite experiences | Humphreys of Henley O1491 575819 | [email protected] Daily Itinerary SCENIC DRIVING TOUR OF HAMPSHIRE 09.00 10.00 – 12.00 12.00 – 14.00 14.30 – 16.30 During your tour, stop off at the Following lunch, continue on Hop into your luxurious vintage Follow the route to explore 66 Beaulieu Motor Museum. your drive back through Aston Martin for the day. We miles of Hampshire Countryside Your guide will be waiting to Hampshire and as the sun will create a customisable route including The New Forest, meet you at the entrance once begins to set, keep an eye out personalised to your interests.
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