Calendar of Events for Autumn Winter 2018

Throughout the year we run a programme of exciting events, from food and wine dinners to interesting talks and workshops. Join us for a day learning how to paint on fine china, make a Christmas wreath, an evening finding out all about the Camino de Santiago, or hear fascinating anecdotes from guest speakers that in the past have included Larry Lamb, Nicholas Parsons, Jim Carter and Prue Leith OBE.

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Download our Calendar of Events for 2018/19 here

Pre-Cheltenham Evening with Peter Scudamore MBE

10 March 2019

Our annual Pre-Cheltenham Evening with Peter Scudamore MBE and his panel of experts who will discuss and debate the Runners and Riders at the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. 

Tickets: £35 including two course dinner and a glass of Wye Valley’s Butty Bach or wine.               

Stay the night from £155 including full English breakfast

About an hour’s drive from Castle House, the Cheltenham National Hunt Festival is from Tuesday, 12th to Friday, 15th March.  Base yourself at Castle House with Bed & Breakfast in a Junior Suite from £155 for two per night.

Mother’s Day

31 March 2019

A very special day when you can thank the mother or grandmother in your life by treating them to a delicious Sunday lunch cooked by Executive Head Chef Claire Nicholls and her team.

Three-course lunch: £30 Children under 12: £15

Lunch will be served from 12pm to 2pm

Easter Flower Garland Workshop with Debbie Coplans

17 April 2019 -18 April 2019

In these workshops, Debbie Coplans, Hereford's leading florist, will show how to make a beautiful  Easter garland using an assortment of fresh spring flowers. Afterwards, we'll all have a delicious two-course lunch in the restaurant. (Wednesday, 17th and Thursday 18th April)

Ticket: £50 including class, all materials, flower arrangements, two-course lunch and coffee. 

Easter Sunday Lunch and Egg Hunt

21 April 2019

A very popular and traditional Herefordshire roast lunch with all the trimmings.  Our Easter Egg Hunt in the garden has become something of a ‘must-do’ for children and many adults, who seem to like getting very involved too! 

Three-course lunch: £30 Children under 12: £15

Our normal menu will be served on Bank Holiday Monday 

Jazz Night with The Hannah Lockerman Band

04 July 2019

We look forward to welcoming The Hannah Lockerman Band back to Castle House for our summer jazz evening. So many people ask us if they can come back and we have to say we totally agree.

The band's wide repertoire of jazz and blues pays homage to the jazz legends such as Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Nina Simone and Diana Krall, while delivering more modern treatments of their classics with its unique sound and Hannah Lockerman's inimitable voice.

Ticket: £50 includes three-course dinner with cocktails and canapés on arrival and some hot jazz!

Festive Wreathmaking Workshops 12th, 13th and 14th December 2018

11 December 2019 -13 December 2019

Debbie Coplans is one of Herefordshire’s most innovative and talented florists. She creates beautiful floral themes for weddings, private parties and functions all over the country. She will demonstrate how to create a festive wreath for a door or table, or perhaps a garland for a mantelpiece or bannisters. Using fresh foliage, berries, cones and fresh winter flowers, Debbie will guide you through the process so you have something beautiful to take home. Always fun, the workshop and festive lunch is especially enjoyable to do with a group of friends.

Workshop: £60 includes all materials, two-course festive lunch and coffees

Time: 10.30am until 3.30pm