Whatley events
We are delighted to offer a calendar of special events during the year including guest speakers, master classes, visiting chef’s and more.
This page is regularly updated with details or sign up here to our newsletter to be the first to receive dates and news. Also keep an eye on our social media for announcements @whatleymanor on Instagram.
Book any of our events on their own or combine with an overnight stay to enjoy every aspect of the Whatley experience, guests attending an event can enjoy 10% saving on room rates at the time of booking.
Email events@whatleymanor.com, or call on 01666 834 026
Whatley Events
EVENTS AT WHATLEY
During the year we host a variety of special events, Â masterclasses, wellness retreats, guest speakers and more, sign up to our newsletter to be kept updated.Â
NATIONAL THEATRE SCREENING & DINNER
Friday 23rd February 2024 6.00pm
 Join us for an evening of “Dinner and Cinema”. After dinner in Grey’s take your seat in our cinema to watch the National Theatre Live highly acclaimed production of “Vanya”Â
AUTUMN WREATH WORKSHOP
Saturday 19th October 2.30pm start
Enjoy a relaxing workshop with master florist Emily Hepworth of Persephone Violet. Creating a stunning Autumnal Dried Flower Wreath to take home and enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea.
ONE DAY WELLNESS RETREATS
Luxury Wellness Retreats with Fleur Bailey – Nutritional Therapist, Pilates Teacher and Breathwork Coach. This exclusive series of wellness retreats, led by nutritional therapist and movement coach Fleur Bailey, offers a chance to pause, reset, and reconnect  with your body and your mind.
2025 Retreat Themes:
- Sleep & Restore  – Saturday 5th JulyÂ
- Pilates & Breathwork Escape  – Saturday 2nd August
THE GREEN ROOM SUMMER SERIES WITH RICKI WESTON
An immersive culinary journey of flavour and innovation. Join Ricki Weston and his team for exceptional dining in the intimate ambience of The Green Room.Â
- Volume 1 – Sushi and Sashimi – Wednesday 9th July
- Volume 2 – Cooked on the coals – Wednesday 6th August
SPRING FLOWER WORKSHOP
Saturday 1st March 2pmÂ
Enjoy a relaxing workshop with master florist Emily Hepworth of Persephone Violet. Creating a stunning floral arrangement with spring flowers to take home and enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea.
SEPTEMBER WELLNESS RETREAT
We are delighted to welcome Parvati Devis back to Whatley in September 2025. Parvati will deliver a wellness retreat focused on Bio-Energy Meditations for a transformative experience. Choose to attend one or two of the days (non-residential). Or attend one of the days and stay overnight, or attend two full days of powerful practices and stay overnight for two-nights. Attendance on the Bio-Energy Retreat will re-align you mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually for total wellness.Â
SUMMER FLORISTRY WORKSHOP
Saturday 24th May 2pm start.
Enjoy a relaxing workshop with master florist Emily Hepworth of Persephone Violet. Creating a stunning floral arrangement of summer flowers to take home and enjoying a delicious Afternoon Tea with glass of fizz.
SEASONAL FLORAL WORKSHOPS
Spend a delightful afternoon with Master Florist Emily Hepworth. While everyone will work with the same gorgeous materials, personal creativity is warmly encouraged, ensuring each participant leaves with a unique, handcrafted design. Emily will guide and support you throughout, helping you create something that truly reflects your own style. Whether you’re joining solo or spending quality time with friends and family, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere ready to inspire.
Upcoming Dates:
- Seasonal Summer Trug of flowers – Saturday 26th July Â
- Summer dried flower Wreath – Saturday 16th AugustÂ
- Seasonal Autumnal Vase design – Saturday 20th September
- Seasonal Autumnal Wreath – Saturday 11th October
FOUR HANDS DINNER
Sunday 26th October 2025
Join us for an exceptional evening of culinary collaboration with chefs’ Ricki Weston and Charlie Tayler This exclusive event brings together two of the UK’s most exciting talents.
Guests will be treated to a meticulously crafted five course menu that celebrates the finest ingredients, served within the intimate setting of The Dining Room.
NEW YEARS EVE GALA DINNER
Join us to celebrate this special evening in the elegant surroundings of Whatley with a stunning six course menu, entertainment and fireworks at midnight.
JAZZ SUNDAYS
LIMELIGHT OF BAST, FESTIVE CANDLE MAKING MASTERCLASS - 10TH & 11TH NOVEMBER
FESTIVE FILM AND DINE - DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING
House events
We host regular events as part of our calendar, Sunday lunch with live Jazz, Sunday Cinema screenings and garden tours with our Head Gardener, you will find all the details below.Â
Book any of our events on their own or combine with an overnight stay to enjoy every aspect of the Whatley experience.
