Lainston House events

Open Air Theatre 2013

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Lainston House Hotel

Join us for star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and raucous travelling players for one of the most fun and frolicsome evenings of the summer – a splendid evening as you picnic under a beautiful summer sky and revel in this most renowned romantic comedy…

£16.00 per person/£10.00 per child

Family ticket £45 (2 adults and 2 children)

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Ladies' & Gent's Lunch: Celia Cox

Plants that affect our lives with botanist Celia Cox at Lainston House Hotel

Throughout history, plants have played a vital role in supporting us in many different ways including  food, medicines, clothing, housing, furniture, fuel and cosmetics. In addition, they also provide work for millions of people in both agriculture and horticulture worldwide.

Arrival 12noon - 12:30pm

£32.50 per person: welcome aperitif, two-course lunch with a glass of wine, followed by coffee

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Jazz Garden Party Lunch

Our popular Jazz Garden Party returns!

Relax with a glass of chilled sparkling wine, a delicious Bellini or a soft drink on arrival and then find yourselves spot to enjoy a fine repertoire of jazz classics from the Andy Dickens Band.

And as the afternoon stretches out, tuck into a plate of freshly cooked BBQ treats and join in the garden games!

Gates open 11:30am and the band commences at 12noon

£55 per person

A special rate of £140 bed and breakfast is available for guests attending this event.

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Swing into Summer: Open Air Concert

In support of 'Cash for Kids' at Lainston House Hotel

Enjoy a captivating afternoon performance by our spectacular swing band, “The Swing Smiths”. The event is family friendly with the band playing an extensive repertoire of swing and Rat Pack hits.

Make the most of the hog roast and drinks available to purchase on the day and get up close to our resident birds of prey!

Doors open at 4pm, concert commences at 5pm

Tickets include one glass of English Nyetimber sparkling wine

£25 per adult (£12.50 for under 16’s)

Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £70

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Dreamy Wedding Open Evening

Thursday 15th August at Lainston House Hotel

We can’t wait to show off our stunning venue and grounds on a beautiful summer’s evening … the picture perfect wedding venue.

Come and see our beautiful garden pavilion for stunning outdoor ceremonies

5.30pm to 8.00pm

Entry is free

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Ladies' Lunch: Rachel Drewer

Discover the World of Millinery at Lainston House Hotel

Couture millinery designer Rachel Drewer creates fabulous hats for ladies to wear on special occasions like weddings and the races

Arrival 12noon - 12:30pm

£32.50 per person: welcome aperitif, two-course lunch with a glass of wine, followed by coffee

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Owls by Moonlight!

Friday 6th September at Lainston House Hotel

Back by popular demand! Join us at the witching hour (that’s 7pm to you and I!) to explore the aviaries. Supper will be served at 7:45pm and the owls will fly after supper.

Arrive 7pm

£35 per person

Including two-course light supper served in the Kitchen Garden, display and talk by our resident falconer Billy Taylor

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Spooky Owls by Moonlight

Halloween fun, frights and devious delights at Lainston House Hotel

Shocks, frights and devious delights abound this Halloween at Lainston House! Gruesomely carved pumpkins will light your way to our Kitchen Garden as we celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with a ghoulish owl display by moonlight before the chills are chased away by a delicious hot cocoa with marshmallows.

60 minutes of fun and frights from 6pm

£10 per person

Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult

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Ladies' & Gent's Lunch: My Years with the Churchills

With Heather White-Smith at Lainston House Hotel

Heather White-Smith is author of the book 'My Years with the Churchills’ which tells the true story through her diaries, of a 17 year old girl who, shortly before the coronation in 1953 was given the job as Assistant Private Secretary to Lady Churchill, wife of the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Arrival 12noon - 12:30pm

£32.50 per person: welcome aperitif, two-course lunch with a glass of wine, followed by coffee

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Ladies' Lunch: Guy Kramer

In support of the Haven Charity at Lainston House Hotel

Join us on Monday 2nd December 2013 as Guy Kremer joins us to talk about all things hair! With a special appearance from one of his closest colleagues, they'll join forces to present top tips and designs for all hair lengths and styles!

Arrival 12noon - 12:30pm

£32.50 per person

Includes welcome aperitif, two-course lunch with a glass of wine, followed by coffee

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Kids Christmas Workshop

Secret Santa Kids Christmas Activity Workshop at Lainston House Hotel

Have you been good boys and girls this year? If so come and join us at Lainston House for a fun packed afternoon of children’s stories, treasure hunt and Christmas arts and crafts. And if you are particularly good, the man in red himself may make an appearance!

£20 per child including arts and crafts, light afternoon tea and a soft drink

£24.50 per adult

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Christmas Day Lunch

Lainston House Hotel - Wednesday 25th December 2013

Join us here at Lainston for a day of merriment and seasonal festivities, what better way to spend Christmas than to be spoilt rotten and waited on hand and foot!

This year we have two wonderfully festive dining options... will it be a traditional five-course Christmas lunch in our 17th century Dawley Barn or a home from home Christmas in the privacy of your own dining room? The choice is yours... 

Christmas Day Lunch in the Dawley Barn: £155 per person,  £77.50 per child aged 4-12yrs and complimentary for children aged 3yrs and under

Christmas Home from Home: £110 per person including five-course Christmas lunch in a private room inclusive of crackers and party poppers

Full pre-payment required at time of booking

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Boxing Day Lunch

Lainston House Hotel -  Thursday 26th December 2013

Not sure what to do on Boxing Day? Extend the festive spirit and let us do the entertaining whilst you take it easy over a delicious lunch in our 17th Century Barn!

£45 per person

Children:  £22.50 per child 4-12yrs. Complimentary for 3yrs and under.

Full pre-payment required at time of booking

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