Events in or near United Kingdom

The day will be full of fun for all ages and packed with a programme of all sorts of activities, entertainment, and games throughout the day.  Watch the exciting Clovelly Cup yacht race across the bay, starting at 12pm.  Enjoy live music, street entertainments, activities and games for the whole family including event-themed arts & crafts, Punch & Judy, face painting and a variety of stalls selling delicious food.  Free entry for under 16s who come in maritime-themed fancy dress costumes!

This popular summer show includes livestock, cattle and sheep, craft and trade stalls, horse and pony competitions, a dairy marquee with yoghurt/ice cream making, ‘milk a cow’, competitions, a fast and furious inter hunt relay, bustling trade stalls, a bouncy castle and a parade of vintage machinery to finish the day.

A day full of family fun and action with games and entertainments, competitions, food and drink, music and lifeboat operational displays.  The Lifeboat House will be open and there will be an exciting resue display in the afternoon by Clovelly's volunteer lifeboat crew.  

Gig racing is exciting and strenuous.  You are assured an exhilarating day watching the racing.  So come along and cheer on the crews as they brave North Devon’s waters!

Clovelly celebrates its famous sustainably caught lobsters and crabs.  Live folk music, quay kitchens, cookery demonstrations, a magnum of champagne prize draw, delicious lobster and crab dishes, craft stalls and beer tasting.  Plus street theatre, walkabout magic, balloon modelling and craft activities.  In aid of The National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow.

Clovelly was once a centre for herring fishing.  This popular festival celebrates sustainable fishing and herring, the ‘Silver Darlings’ of the sea.  There will be delicious herring specialities, an exhibition of Clovelly herring fishing, cookery demonstrations, live music, street entertainment, local food and craft stalls and face paintings.  Plus net making, Flaxland’s exhibitions and demonstrations and a curragh on show.

Mike Smylie, maritime historian and writer, returns with his ”Kipperland” exhibition, and turn herring into delicious-tasting kippers and bloaters in his smokehouse for sale.

The Christmas lights turn-on is a magical time at Clovelly. 

Starting at 4 pm, a local brass band leads the procession down to the harbour with festive carols sung along the way.

A hog roast, grog and other refreshments are available at the harbour and Lifeboat Station.  Then Father Christmas will make a surprise visit.

At 5 pm the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up. It’s a fantastic sight and there’s a grand finale of fireworks to finish off.

Entrance fee:  £10 per car at the Visitor Centre after 2 pm.  All proceeds to the RNLI

Boxing Day Barbecue should make the perfect follow-up to Christmas day for all your family and friends. With FREE entrance to Clovelly village all day, take a walk along the estate or explore the village in the morning.  Then come on down to the quay to enjoy a lunch barbecue starting at midday with live music running from 1pm to 3 pm.

The Red Lion serves some great mulled cider and delicious, hot chocolate drinks.

There will be a Land Rover available to take you back up if you do not wish to walk.

Stillingfleet Lodge's annual wildlife day will be on the 29th June 2025, part of National Insect Week. Local wildlife charities join us to make this a day packed  with activities and information about the wildlife across Yorkshire. Activities include pond-dipping, bird-ringing and owl- pellet dissection plus a chance to meet bats and reptiles - there is always something for the whole family.

Another of Chris Moss' highly popular wire sculpture courses is back. Learn to make wire alliums on this half-day course which is suitable for beginners. You will be able to take home your creations, which are suitable to be an extra feature in your garden.

This is the morning course, Chris will also be running a course in the afternoon. Early booking recommended.

Another of Chris Moss' highly popular wire sculpture courses is back. Learn to make wire alliums on this half-day course which is suitable for beginners. You will be able to take home your creations, which are suitable to be an extra feature in your garden.

This is the afternoon course, Chris will also be running a course in the morning. Early booking recommended.

Discover unforgettable culinary experiences at Buckland Manor, one of the most elegant country house hotels in the Cotswolds. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Discover unforgettable culinary experiences at Amberley Castle, our magnificent 900-year-old castle in the West Sussex Countryside. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Fill your sketch book under Kate’s guidance, observe and gather useful information, and use your materials to capture the colour and movement of the plants through the summer season. If you want to develop your art skills or just enjoy spending time with fellow artists painting outdoors, this course is for you.

Dating back to the 16th century, Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland. Discover some of the finest decorative plasterwork ceilings in Europe, as well one of the most extensive family collections of portraits and busts in Scotland.

Small groups of guests are taken on a journey by our experienced guides who share their vast knowledge in an engaging and entertaining style. Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot refreshment and a Scottish treat to complete the memorable experience. 

The Castle is open for Guided Tours on specific dates from April-October.

Please use the code 'BritainsFinest10' for an exclusive 10% discount for a standard Guided Tour. 

Pair your visit to Denbies with an artisanal experience at Denbies Vineyard restaurant and hotel. Away from the activity of the main winery, the hotel is in the heart of the vineyard with sweeping views across the avenues of vines. The Vineyard Restaurant provides the perfect location to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the wine estate. With a rare opportunity to taste the wines produced from grapes within reaching distance.

Your Vineyard Restaurant tasting includes –

Flight of four of Denbies award winning premium wines

Mixed local charcuterie and cheese platter, breadbasket (Dietary/Vegan option available on request)

Detailed tasting notes prepared by Denbies WSET wine expert

Perfect for celebrations, the Vineyard Hotel offers an oasis of peace and tranquillity. With the most spectacular views over the 265-acre vineyard, enjoy the ultimate break in the heart of Surrey Hills Wine country.

Your break includes –

Half bottle of Denbies Sparkling wine and Denbies House of Dorchester chocolate on arrival

Copy of The House on the Hill – the story of Ranmore and Denbies to take away

Overnight stay in a Double en-suite accommodation with traditional full English Breakfast

Early evening flight of Denbies award winning wines paired with nibbles.

2-Course Dinner in the Vineyard Restaurant

Denbies Tasting glasses to take home

Late check out until 1pm

(Note: wine and nibbles can be substituted with afternoon cream tea) 

Why not enhance your stay by adding Denbies indoor wine tasting experience?

Book online or via the hotel direct.

£380.00 for two Guests for one night
£300.00 for one Guest for one night

Please do note that dogs are not permitted inside the main winery building. This includes our Restaurants (excluding the Wine Library), Wine & Gift Shop and on our Indoor Tours. However, alternative options for tours can be arranged to accommodate your pooch, subject to availability. Please contact the hotel to arrange.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of bees. Our local beekeepers, Viktor and Lucy Zaichenko from Honey Makers will provide an insightful tour of our buzzing beehives (bee suits provided). Afterwards indulge in a delightful three-course lunch crafted with our exquisite honey as the star ingredient. To sweeten the deal, enjoy tea and biscuits upon arrival.

Discover unforgettable culinary experiences at Minster Mill, in the picture-perfect Oxfordshire village of Minster Lovell. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Discover unforgettable experiences at Old Swan. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Discover unforgettable culinary experiences at The Slaughters Country Inn, in the Cotswolds. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Discover unforgettable culinary experiences at The Slaughters Manor House in the Cotswolds. From intimate dinners to lavish celebrations, our dining events promise to be the perfect setting for your next occasion.

Pub quiz fan? The Working Boat crew hosts a quiz every Sunday from 7:30 PM, with plenty of prizes to be won (including a bounty of beers from local brewery Lacuna) all in aid of a local Cornish charity. The quiz will take place in our cosy pub by the water.

The Working Boat pub quizzes are free to enter but if you’d like to put an optional donation in the pot, the crew will be collecting for their chosen local charities each month.

Features:

Free enty (optional donation to the selected charity of the month)

Plenty of amazing prizes to be won

Starts from 7:30pm every Sunday

The quiz will take place in our cosy pub

A trail inspired by the book of the same name along with the seasonal collection I love you all year round. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses and engaging with shapes and colours to explore the garden in a thoughtful and playful way. You’ll also be able to step into the book alongside Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, replicating some key scenes from the original story.

A trail inspired by the book of the same name along with the seasonal collection I love you all year round. The trail contains a series of activities that encourage children to learn through play, using the senses and engaging with shapes and colours to explore the garden in a thoughtful and playful way. You’ll also be able to step into the book alongside Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, replicating some key scenes from the original story.

Join the ever popular Chris Moss as she leads this workshop where you will make two doves, inspired by the fantails that live in the garden at Stillingfleet Lodge. We are delighted that Chris is bringing this design back to our Stillingfleet Lodge workshop programme in 2025 after it was a sell out back in 2021. This session is suitable for beginners,   Over the course of a day you will be using the templates, tools and materials provided and with Chris’ guidance  you will make a fine pair of wire doves to decorate your own garden.

Chris' full day courses sell out quickly, so early booking is recommended.

On this full day workshop you will learn to make a willow trug, a beautiful item to use in your garden.  This is a beginners course, led by Leilah Vyner of Dragon Willow, who will teach you the techniques of weaving a sturdy trug out of pliable and colourful English willows.

This course sold out in 2022 and 2023! We are excited to offer this course again in 2025, early booking is recommended.

All materials are provided, but please bring a packed lunch

Nestled along the picturesque harbourfront, our marquee is our newest space to host unmissable events.

Join us on Saturday 21st June, from 11am until 3pm for our Craft Fair. We have an impressive line-up of local creatives, including some of our very own. Surrounded by the enchanting scenery of the Fal River, stroll around the craft fair at your own pace, whilst sipping a refreshing beverage from the Working Boat pub.

Whether you’re starting your Christmas shopping early, or looking for some creative inspiration, there’s something for everyone. All are welcome at our family-friendly craft fair in Cornwall, including your four-legged friends!

Interested in having a stall?

If you’re interested in having your own stall, please get in touch.

The cost is £45 per stall (includes one table or bench), plus an additional £5 if electric is needed. 

Denbies Wine Estate, England’s largest vineyard, is situated on the outskirts of Dorking, Surrey.  Approaching the expansive Denbies Estate, for a moment, one could really be anywhere in the world, acres and acres of vineyard rolling into the distant hills, a captivating sight – in the middle of Surrey Hills wine country.

Your break includes –

Food & Wine pairing on arrival at 1pmEnjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the wine estate with a flight of Denbies award winning wines matched with local produce overlooking the vineyard.

Self-Guided Vineyard TrailWalk the Vineyard Trail at a leisurely pace to some of the most beautiful viewing points in the 265-acre vineyard. Experience magnificent panoramic views of the 265 acres under vine, with far reaching views over the Denbies Estate and the North Downs.

Overnight stay in a Double en-suite bedroom with full English Breakfast the following morning and a bottle of Whitedowns Sparkling Cuvee with 2 tasting glasses in your room upon arrival

2-course Dinner in the Vineyard Restaurant where locally sourced produce and wine ‘grown and produced within reaching distance’ are all served in the Vineyard Hotel Restaurant.

Why not enhance your stay by adding Denbies indoor wine tasting experience?

The Vineyard Tour…

Enjoy a glass of Denbies Sparkling Wine as you are taken through the vineyard to the highest viewpoint on this informative tour. Denbies Award winning Sparkling wine is made from carefully selected handpicked grapes on the estate.

This informative and relaxed tour is a perfect photo opportunity, cameras are strongly recommended.

Afternoon Tea at the Vineyard Hotel…

Following the tour, you will stop for a traditional afternoon tea served at the Vineyard Hotel offering sweeping views across the vineyard served with a glass of Sparkling wine, tea & coffee.

Unleash your inner artist! Combine creativity and conversation with a guided painting session, a Spritz Cocktail and wood-fired pizza from our outdoor kitchen.

Join us for a relaxing day of art, indulgence, and ocean views. Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, then create your own textured wave or shoreline artwork in a workshop led by local artist Gemma Lessinger.

Includes all materials, complimentary access to Fistral Spa for two hours either before or after the workshop, and a delicious afternoon tea with sandwiches, pastries, and scones.