Swinton Events
Swinton Events
We have a very busy programme of events for hotel guests and non-residents at Swinton Park, running throughout 2010. These include lunchtime events such as Garden, Falconry Display and Wine Appreciation Lunches, the chef's table dinners, Alfresco Food Festivals, art exhibitions and spa taster treatment days. Details on all these events are given below.
Please also have a look at the Cookery School section of our site for details on our evening, day and residential courses. Ones that might be of particular interest in 2010 are the masterclasses run by Richard Townsend on game, the masterclasses run by Susan Cunliffe-Lister on Provenance Food : Grow and Cook Your Own, the Wild About Food foraging courses and the Sushi Dinner evening courses.
Don't forget there are themed Special Breaks throughout the year such as Romance Breaks, Gourmet Weekends, Spa, Racing, Golf and Walking Breaks.
The programme page sets out the dates of all hotel events and cookery school courses.
Simon Crannage Summer Lunch Selection
This summer, our Head Chef Simon Crannage has put together his own
selection of themed menus, using the essential ingredients of the month.
This is a three course lunchtime meal, allowing you plenty of time to
take a walk in the grounds and enjoy the view. For further details on
this event, please visit our Summer Selection page at our Food and Wine
section. .
Falconry Display Lunches - throughout 2010
Join our falconer, Sophie Abbott, for a talk and presentation about
falconry, reputed to be the oldest sport in the world, and the birds of
prey that are in her care here at our Bird of Prey Centre. A two course
lunch is then followed by a 45 minute breathtaking falconry display, as
the owls, hawks and falcons are flown in the grounds, demonstrating their
manouevres, flying speeds and abilities.
Wine Appreciation Lunches - throughout 2010
Our Wine Appreciation Lunches are hosted by our sommelier and offer a light hearted approach to the world of wine, exploring the topical issues of the day, followed by a tasting of some exceptional wines and a two course meal. Themes include New World v Old World, The Americas: California, Chile and Argentina, and Big Bold Winter Wines.
Chef's Table - selected nights throughout 2010
We are delighted to offer you the Chef's Table dining experience, one
of the first of its kind in the North East, available for both guests
and non-residents.
The Menu du Jour will be served at the Chef's Table on selected weekend
dates throughout 2010, and can also be booked as a private event - it
is particularly popular for celebration or birthday dinners or for corporate
entertainment. For further details please visit our Chef's
Table page at the Food and Wine section of the website.
Garden Lunches - 2010
Join Susan Cunliffe-Lister for a two course lunch, garden talk over
coffee and then a guided tour of the grounds. Each lunch is themed on
either the parkland and lakes or the walled garden. The parkland lunches
concentrate on the restoration of the landscape and the planting programme
in the grounds. Susan will give an insight into her gardening style, and
guests will be given a tour up to the parkland to view the daffodils or
rhododendrons and azaleas. The menus for the walled garden lunches will
include several ingredients from the garden, with recipe cards from our
chef Simon Crannage. Susan will explain her choice of produce, with tips
for cultivation and harvesting.
Alfresco Parkland Food Festival - Sunday 12th September 2010
This is where Gate to Plate takes on a whole new meaning. Join us in the parkland for a “grazing meal” where you can take a gentle stroll in the grounds via the deer park, woodlands and walled garden, stopping off to taste the freshest seasonal dishes you can imagine, made using locally sourced ingredients. Attractions include demonstrations by food producers, a Cookery Demonstration Theatre and a Gourmet Retail Marquee, along with wild food and walled garden tours throughout the day and flying demonstrations from the Bird of Prey Centre. The Twilight evening event includes live music, barbecue and bar at the Deerhouse and entertainment.
Day tickets : 11.00am - 4.00pm and Twilight Tickets 4.00pm - 8.30pm. For further details please see our Alfresco page.
Garden Design Days - Summer 2010
Join Susan Cunliffe-Lister for a Garden Design Day and learn about planting, planning and designing both a kitchen garden and the gardens in the parkland. The day will include an account of Susan's experiences of designing two very different walled gardens - the award winning ornamental one at Burton Agnes in East Yorkshire, and the highly productive one here at Swinton Park designed for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs for the hotel's kitchen and cookery school. The history and design of the 18th Century landscaped parkland at Swinton Park is also covered, including the story of its restoration following 30 years of neglect. Throughout the day practical and constructive tips and suggestions are given for both planting and cultivation.
Splendour & Squalor Book Signing - Sunday 26th September
Author Marcus Scriven joins us for an evening’s reading and talk about
his critically acclaimed book, with a question and answer session and
a book signing. Recently serialised in the Daily Mail, the book is “witty,
gossipy and profoundly researched” (Sunday Times) and spills the beans
on several Yorkshire aristocratic families.
£10 per person, including wine. Proceeds in aid of Help for Heroes.
Hallowe’en - Sunday 31st October
A family day out with treasure trail and Owl Flying displays at the Bird
of Prey Centre, and an evening Ghost Walk for braver souls!
Day event: £5 per person (no charge for children 3 yrs and under), Ghost
Walk: £5 per person. Proceeds in aid of Masham Young Farmers.
Spa Taster Day - 8th November
2010
Join the therapists for a 30 minute taster treatment, choosing from a
back massage, hand or feet ritual, body scrub or facial. This is an opportunity
to test out treatments you have not tried before, have a look around the
treatment rooms and facilities, or just to indulge yourself a little.
The treatment costs only £20, and this is redeemable against any products
bought or treatments booked on the day – it is almost too good to be true!!
Please allow 45 minutes for your visit, which will include a 15 minute
consultation followed by a 30 minute treatment. One appointment per person.
Orchid Lunch - Sunday 28th November
Join Ray Creek of Ray Creek Orchids for a talk about orchids, the varieties
that he grows and the growing conditions that they thrive in. This is
followed by a two course lunch and an opportunity to buy orchids from
Ray’s display.
£35 per person – includes a gift of an orchid for each guest.
Detox Deluxe - 4th December – 8th January*
Recharge your batteries in our spa with a luxury day package that includes
a Detoxifying Marine Mud Wrap and Lymphatic Full Body Massage, an hour
in the spa, lunch, wholesome smoothies and a [ comfort zone ] goody bag.
£99 per person.
*Christmas and New Year excluded
Santa at Swinton - Monday 20th December
This is a very popular annual event. Take a walk through the grounds following
the festive trail, meet Santa in his grotto, and finish with refreshments
and activities run in aid of Acorns Pre-School, Masham.
£5 per child, no charge for adults.
Burns Night - Tuesday 25th January 2011
A Scottish celebration we can all enjoy – Selkirk Grace, piping in the
haggis and Auld Lang Syne. Enjoy a three course dinner and all the trimmings.
£45 per guest.
Prices, Gift Vouchers and Booking
If you would like to book a place at a lunch or an event, or to arrange a gift voucher for one, please do not hesitate to contact us. To book a gift voucher on-line please click here.
The timings for each event and prices are as follows :
Falconry Display Lunch : £28 per person. The event starts
at 12.00pm with an introduction from the falconer, Sophie, followed by
a two course lunch and a 45 minute flying display. Warm clothing recommended
for the outdoor display.
Wine Appreciation Lunch : £45 per guest. The event starts
at 12.00pm with a talk and tasting which then leads into lunch.
Gourmet Weekend : See above.
Garden Lunches : £35 per person, starting at 1.00pm with
two course lunch which then leads into a talk and tour of the grounds.
Chef's Table: £40 per person, starting at 7.30pm. Guests
staying at the hotel on a DB&B basis can attend the Chef's Table as an
alternative to dinner in the restaurant.
Garden Design Day : £75 per guest, includes a talk, two
course lunch, tour of the garden and a question and answer session. The
day starts at 11.00am and ends at about 4.00pm. The maximum number in
a group is 8.
Alfresco Food Festival : Day Ticket entry only - £5 per guest
(no charge for children 3 yrs and under); Day Ticket entry with three
course tasting lunch - £10 per guest ; Twilight Ticket entry only
- £5 per guest. The day festival runs from 11.00am until 4.00pm,
and the twilight festival runs from 4.00pm until 8.30pm.
Splendour and Squalour Book Signing : Starts at 6.00pm, ending
at approximately 7.30pm. £10 per person, including wine. Proceeds
in aid of Help for Heroes. Special post-talk dinner menu available, three
courses for £35 per person, advance booking essential.
Spa Taster Day : £20 per person.
For all enquiries about events at Swinton Park please contact reservations@swintonpark.com Please also look at our Calendar if you want to check the dates of any of these events at the hotel.
LAST MINUTE SPECIAL OFFERS
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Year 2004. White Rose Outstanding Customer Service Award 2006.
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