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We will be opening up our doors to give you the chance to explore our beautiful manor house wedding venue.  Join us for a glass of prosecco and meet our experienced wedding coordinators, Françoise Gysemans and her team of wedding experts.

Their hand-picked selection of wedding suppliers will be available to answer all your questions and bring those Pinterest boards to life!

No appointment required.

Join Vanessa for a garden walk when she will show you the highlights of the garden in May. This will be an informal tour with the garden owner, Vanessa who will provide you with plenty of tips on the best plants to grow to give you beautiful borders throughout the year. You will also learn how the garden is managed for wildlife and Vanessa will highlight some of the many ways she has blended stunning planting with being wildlife-friendly.

The walk is included in the garden admission for the afternoon, but is on a first-come-first-served basis. There will only be 12 places, so make sure you get on the list when you arrive at the hut!

Start is at 2:00pm prompt and will last about an hour, so plenty of time afterwards for refreshments and a visit to the plant nursery.

In honour of UN World Ocean Day and in partnership with Relais & Châteaux, Buckland Manor invites you to experience a thoughtfully curated four-course tasting menu that showcases sustainability.

The initiative aims to shine a spotlight on the invaluable gifts our oceans provide and the critical need for sustainable practices in utilising marine resources. Join us for a memorable lunch experience and delight your palate while discovering the significance of responsible fishing techniques and their impact on ocean conservation.

Celebrate Cotswold Vodka to the sounds of cool, relaxing jazz. Enjoy a Cotswold Vodka cocktail on arrival, explore a variety of vodka tastings including Caramel Vodka, and indulge in delightful grazing boards. Join us for a vibrant springtime evening of local vodka, soothing tunes, and culinary delights in the heart of the Cotswolds.

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Available for pre-booked Vodka Cocktail Masterclasson April 1st 2024. Subject to availability and not available in conjunction with any other offer.

A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era. Enjoy Championship racing with the headlining Cannonball class for supercharged nitro and alcohol fuelled Altereds and Funny Cars, period correct Gasser Circus, invited historic bikes and lots more. See vehicles from Santa Pod’s illustrious history return to the strip. Plus live music*, Jet Car, Show & Shine with the NSRA, Cracklefest, beer festival and much more. Camping available onsite so come for the weekend.

Join us for an Olympic-inspired afternoon tea and indulge in a gold-medal-worthy assortment of finger sandwiches, accompanied by fresh fruit scones paired with clotted cream and preserves, and a selection of cakes. Celebrate excellence in every bite, making this afternoon tea a podium-worthy experience.

Join us for a delightful Family Afternoon Tea with kickstart the summer with a burst of excitement. Join us for a thrilling Circus Workshop hosted by the talented local performer, Rob Horsman, and don't miss the entertaining sheepdog and duck herding demonstration by David Seamark. Participate in the excitement every hour between 12.00pm and 4.00pm. It's a unique blend of circus charm and adorable duck herding that promises a day filled with fun and unforgettable memories. After the activities, make your way to your reserved table and enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea with your family.

Join us for an evening of intrigue at our Murder Mystery Event on Friday 21st June 2024 (7pm).

Play detective for the night and figure out “Whodunnit?” during an evening of twists, turns and intrigue at our ever-popular Murder Mystery event!

Arrive from 7pm to begin an evening of mystery and enigma set in the crime underworld of notorious Birmingham street gang, the Peaky Blinders. Pay close attention those around you and follow the clues to solve the murder mystery whilst enjoying twists, turns and laughs along the way.

Your evening will also include a delicious three-course meal.

Join Vanessa for a garden walk when she will show you the highlights of the garden in June. This will be an informal tour with the garden owner, Vanessa who will provide you with plenty of tips on the best plants to grow to give you beautiful borders throughout the year. You will also learn how the garden is managed for wildlife and Vanessa will highlight some of the many ways she has blended stunning planting with being wildlife-friendly.

The walk is included in the garden admission for the afternoon, but is on a first-come-first-served basis. There will only be 12 places, so make sure you get on the list when you arrive at the hut!

Start is at 2:00pm prompt and will last about an hour, so plenty of time afterwards for refreshments and a visit to the plant nursery.

Say yes to your dream wedding venue!

Celebrate in style in our award-winning Castle Barn, with a blank canvas of soft red brick walls filled with arrow slits, enables you to personalise your wedding and decorate the barn in your unique style. It is truly the ultimate space in which to celebrate wedding receptions in style. A floating stretch tent over the terrace ensures ‘al fresco’ evening food all year round. The outdoor kitchen creates great theatre for all diners as the chefs cook over the fire pit and with the wood-fired oven.

There’s an enchanting choice of three stunning ceremony spaces; the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with an intricate hand-painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

Situated at the venue are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts a bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Meet the team, get inspiration and bring the wedding of your dreams to life!

A three-day relaxed weekend VW Festival. With all the elements of the shows we all know and love! Quarter mile track action features Doorslammer Drag Racing, alongside Show & Shine, Traders, Fun Fair and Bar meaning you can enjoy the later evenings camping with friends!

Treat your Dad to a special Sunday Lunch from £19.00  per person served 12 – 4pm. Booking is essential, please contact Reception