Member Trips
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Sunderland Members Trips
Here we'll keep all of the information about upcoming trips planned, make sure you check back regularly for updates and more trips!
We'll also have a suggestion form at the end of the page where you can suggest a trip you'd like to see (a location or an event etc) and we'll do our best to make it happen if possible!
The booking form for all trips can be found here.
Conduct
Please be aware that when attending trips and events facilitated by HASSRA and HASSRA Sunderland that you are representing our club! As such we ask that you and any guests remain respectful and considerate of others around you at all times. You can find the HASSRA code of conduct for more information on this.
Any member found to be in breach of the Code may be liable to disciplinary procedures, therefore it is important that all attending HASSRA events are aware of their responsibilities.
Upcoming trips - 2025
Edinburgh Christmas Markets – Saturday 29th November 2025
Price:
Member £10
Non-Members £15
Children £10
Pick Ups:
08:15 Seaham Costa Coffee,
08:30 Sunderland Park Lane Church,
08:45am Washington.
Leaving Edinburgh at 5pm to return home.
If you would like a Durham pick-up, please let us know 😊
To book:
If you would like to book please email hassra.sunderland@dwp.gov.uk and we will send you a booking form.
We will need to fill a minimum of 57 seats for the trip to go ahead.
Castle Howard Trip - 22nd November 2025
Price:
Member: £32
Non- Member: £42
Under 16: £32
Pick Ups:
9:00am Washington
9:20am Park Lane church
9:40am Costa coffee Seaham
Plan for the day:
Arrive Malton 10:30-11am
Leave Malton 14pm
Arrive at Castle Howard 14:15pm.
Entry into home at 14:30pm.
Leaving around 17 – 17.30pm
More information:
Castle Howard is transformed into the magical world of Oz. Experience the festive take on L. Frank Baum's much-loved story, told through installations, soundscapes and projections, created by CLW Event Design and Imitating the Dog – the same creative team that brought you Alice’s Christmas Wonderland and Christmas in Neverland.
In the Stable Courtyard you will find:
🎄Bettys pop-up shop
You will find everything you need for a very Bettys Christmas, from gifts and hampers to Christmas cakes, puddings, mince pies and stocking fillers. You’ll also find some year-round Bettys favourites including special edition chocolate Toto and box of four Wizard of Oz-themed Fondant Fancies, exclusively at Castle Howard.
🎄Farm and Gift Shop
Our Farm Shop has everything you need to create a delicious, locally sourced Christmas dinner, including locally-reared turkey and Castle Howard Estate beef. Order forms available soon.
🎄Garden Centre
Gifts and accessories available from mid-November.
You can book Santa Grotto in the Boathouse, afternoon tea at extra costs.
We will need to fill a minimum of 57 seats for the trip to go ahead. Any trips cancelled by HASSRA Sunderland will be refunded.
Any trips cancelled by you will only be refunded if your seats are re-sold.
If you would like to book please email hassra.sunderland@dwp.gov.uk and we will send you a booking form.
We will need to fill a minimum of 57 seats for the trip to go ahead.
Information for all trips:
Any trips cancelled by HASSRA Sunderland will be refunded.
Any trips cancelled by you will only be refunded if/when your seats are re-sold.
As always, any questions message here for assistance!
If there are any trips you'd like to see us offer in the future please fill out the form here.