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At the kind invitation of 2016 Award to Industry winner, Liveryman & Court Assistant Mark Broadbent, Coachmakers have the opportunity to visit the world class Fenix Carriages & Driving Centre, Clayhidon, Devon, including a tour of the workshop.
Fenix Carriages is one of the world’s leading specialists in carriage restoration and manufacture. During the past 43 years it has developed with the sport and grown to become an organisation building modern and traditional carriages, offering training and schooling facilities and advising bodies throughout the world.
This is a unique opportunity for anyone with an interest in carriage driving. The trip will include:
● Tour of the carriage museum, featuring a range of historic coaches and carriages, including the famous Quicksilver unveiled at the Guildhall Banquet 2019, And the beautiful newly restored state coach which was used by King George IV.
● Buffet lunch amongst the outstanding collection of coaches and carriages, with Mark on hand to guide us and answer any questions;
● A tour of the new workshop facilities including ongoing restoration projects
● Tour of the stables and training facilities & an introduction to the horses and team.
The day will conclude with a traditional Devon cream tea.
For anyone who wishes to stay locally on Monday night, a dinner will be held at a local inn. While attendees are asked to make their own arrangements for accommodation, a list of local hotels is available on request.
Anyone staying overnight is also welcome to join Mark for a coach drive the following day in one of his traditional coaches at an additional £20 per head charged on the day which goes towards fundraising for the Livery. Please note there are only 16 places available for this.
Dress code is smart casual on the Tuesday. On the Wednesday for those riding on the coach: Country attire/Lounge Suit/Smoking jacket with suitable hat.
Overnight accommodation, dinner on Tuesday night and lunch on Wednesday will be at an additional cost.
If you have any further questions, please contact Christopher Broadbent-Combe.