Iford Manor Estate

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What's On?

From guided tours, classical & jazz concerts, to international Motocross events at Farleigh, find out what is happening across the Iford Manor Estate.

In conversation with Sunday Times Bestselling author Sally Page
Nov
21
6:15 PM18:15

In conversation with Sunday Times Bestselling author Sally Page

Sunday Times bestselling author Sally Page comes to Iford to discuss her latest book, “The Secrets of Flowers” with Iford’s chatelaine Marianne Cartwright-Hignett. With time for Q&A after the discussion and the opportunity to meet Sally Page, with book sales and signings too. A welcome drink is included in the £10 price.

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Winter Garden Tour (inc. Walled Garden) with Head Gardener Steve Lannin
Jan
30
10:00 AM10:00

Winter Garden Tour (inc. Walled Garden) with Head Gardener Steve Lannin

January is the best time to see the garden’s underlying design and structure, as well as learning about pruning and shaping the roses and wisteria. This special out-of-season tour also visits our private walled garden (with vegetable garden, glasshouses, cutting garden and more...).

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Cafe & Kitchen one week closure (reopens on Winter timetable)
Sep
30
to Oct 9

Cafe & Kitchen one week closure (reopens on Winter timetable)

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To give our small team a break at the end of our busy summer season, and carry out essential maintenance, we close for a week at the start of October.

Reopening the Cafe on Thursday 10th October at 09:30 and the Restaurant on Friday 11th October, don’t miss our Winter timetable, menus and events.

The cafe will continue to serve freshly baked pastries, loaves, baps and cakes from our Bakery. Lunches will be more substantial in winter to warm you. Note the earlier closing time of 3pm.

The restaurant will serve a Prix Fixe menu on Fridays and Saturday lunch time. There will be live jazz played on the last Saturday of each month. On Sundays our Ultimate Sunday Roast will return (must be pre-booked).. Do make sure to book well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Food workshops also return for winter and our supper clubs & pizza nights continue as usual - with special Festive Supper Clubs in December.

Our Christmas hams, figgy puddings and mince pies etc will also be available to order again to feast on at home.

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Jazz Lunch with the Karen sharp Duo (Saturday SOLD OUT)
Jun
23
11:30 AM11:30

Jazz Lunch with the Karen sharp Duo (Saturday SOLD OUT)

Enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch (included in the price) accompanied by sublime jazz from the awarding-winning Karen Sharp (saxophone). Teaming up with talented pianist Gareth Williams, they will be performing largely from the Great American Songbook, focusing on tunes that inspire interplay, invention and exploration.

Included in your ticket price:
Enjoy two 45 minute sets of this fantastic music, during your delicious three-course lunch in the Iford Manor restaurant.

Afterwards, you can head into Iford Manor Gardens until the gardens close at 4pm.

MENU - to be confirmed. There will be a selection of starters, mains and desserts to choose from on the day. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking to ensure we can cater for you. 

Please note that drinks are not included and will need to be paid for separately.

Timings:
Arrive in the restaurant from 11:30am to ensure that you are seated and served drinks before the music begins at midday. There will be two 45 minute sets, with a 30 minute interval. The music will finish c. 2pm and the restaurant will close at 14:30. You can then enjoy Iford Manor Gardens until it closes at 4pm. 

About the artists
Karen Sharp has won the tenor saxophone category of the British Jazz Awards on numerous occasions and is regularly nominated in the baritone sax category of the USA 'Downbeat' critics and reader’s poll. She tours regularly with her quartet which features Nikki Iles, Dave Green and Steve Brown and she plays with larger ensembles such as the Nikki Iles’ Jazz Orchestra, the Steve Waterman Big Band and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra.

Gareth Williams is a jazz pianist who is known as one of the most intensely creative, dynamic and exciting performers in the UK.

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