Sun 24 May: The Old English Fair – Bank Holiday Garden Party
Location: The Bell at Charlbury
Date: Sunday 24th May
Arrival Time: From 12:00 pm
Ticket Price: Free to Attend
Celebrating the Bank Holiday weekend in the Garden with live music, delicious food and family-fun
Food & Drink
The team will be serving our new garden menu, including our much-loved stone-baked pizzas, BBQ lobster and crayfish rolls and burrata with fire-roasted tomatoes.
The garden bar will be open, with refreshing spritzes, Tequila cocktails by the jug, and crisp, cold beers.
For something sweet, wander over to the ice‑cream stand for a cooling treat.
Don’t miss the Léoube Bar for rosé in the sunshine.
Live Music
Local musicians will keep the garden buzzing from afternoon till dusk. We’ll also be welcoming Morris Dancers, bringing a joyful dose of English tradition to the festivities.
Line-Up
1pm-3.30pm Joe Chiari
4pm-5.30pm Joe Chiari & Guests
5.30-8pm DJ Bella & Jake
Family Activities
Our garden rolls gently down to a little stream – a perfect spot to linger and while away the long weekend. Little ones can play under the orchard trees, enjoy our country garden games and face painting.
Competitions
Summer Hats Competition:
Wear your finest summer hat
A prize awaits the standout creation
Garden Competition:
Create a floral arrangement inspired by An English Garden.
Please bring your arrangement to The Barn on the day and complete an entry form.
Cake Competition:
Bake something beautiful inspired by An English Garden.
Please bring your cake to The Barn on the day and complete an entry form.
How to Enter:
Entries submitted by 1pm in The Barn
Judging from 2pm
Winners announced at 3pm
Guest judges to be announced