Events and things to do at Bowood Resort Wiltshire

Let the lively sounds of our visiting artists create the perfect backdrop as you savour the exquisite cuisine of the Shelburne Restaurant.

This event has now been cancelled for 2025

Learn about Jane Austen’s connection with Bowood and women in the Georgian period.

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen with an elegant afternoon tea in the Shelburne Restaurant & Hotel Library.

Join us on the Shelburne Restaurant terrace for an indulgent Caribbean-inspired BBQ feast

Ladies, you're invited to a day designed just for you!
Step onto the green for a fabulous day of golf, connection, and inspiration - all in a relaxed atmosphere.

New for 2025, this Copper Foil Glass workshop (sometimes called 'Tiffany' technique) is bought to you by Iain Gutteridge on this one day course.

Get inspired, pick up your sketch pencil and paintbrush with Laura Richards, a local artist and create your own piece of artwork to take home.

Enjoy creating your own autumn wreath from flowers and foliage grown in our Walled Garden.

Learn the art of Indian block printing and create your own beautiful designs.

Learn to craft and weave your own footstool

Get creative in an eco-friendly way in this craft workshop.

Get crafting and make your own lampshade in a workshop.

Create your own gorgeous, handcrafted, super soft giant blanket, using your arms!

Join Clive Nichols on this one day course and learn how to capture this incredibly colourful season.

Come and join the artist and creator Marianne Donohoe for this delightful Silver Jewellery Workshop. This taster workshop aims to allow everyone the chance to create their own unique piece of Fine Silver Jewellery, using silver clay.

Spend October half term at Bowood House & Gardens

Dracula is hosting the event of the century - a glamorous, ghoulish ball at The Kerry Suite, and only the most infamous monsters are invited.

Experience outdoor activities and nature at Bowood this season.

If you’re recently engaged and are yet to decide on the perfect venue for your big day, we’d love to invite you to our next Wedding Showcase.

Whether you are celebrating with colleagues or friends, join us for a night of festive fun at Bowood’s Christmas Party Nights.

Our festive dining experiences are perfect for any occasion.

Celebrate the magic of the season with our Festive Family Events at Bowood. From joyful family lunches filled with laughter and entertainment to a traditional Christmas Day celebration with all the trimmings — there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Begin festive season with Bowood’s Family Festive Lunches, hosted in the elegant surroundings of the Kerry Suite throughout December.

Our brand-new Festive Join-a-Lunch at Bowood is the perfect alternative to the traditional Christmas party – offering all the festive cheer without the late-night party atmosphere.

This New Year’s Eve, escape to the elegance of Bowood and celebrate the arrival of 2026 in a setting that suits your style—whether you’re in the mood for a refined evening of fine dining or a lively night of music and celebration.