Boconnoc House & Estate | Wedding Venue and Accommodation Cornwall

Paul Ainsworth’s Travelling Feast
2021-08-06 - 2021-08-07
Holiday, camp, and party at Paul Ainsworth’s Travelling Feast – a food, drink & music festival like no other.
Touring Cornwall this August, Paul and his friends will be stopping off at country estates, idyllic beaches, and breath-taking clifftops across Padstow, Boconnoc, Helford, Portloe, Port Isaac and Scorrier.
With food from Tom Kerridge, Jason Atherton, Rick Stein, James Martin, John Hooker – this is the ultimate gastronomic staycation.
Party to the Kaiser Chiefs, Rudimental DJ, Sister Sledge, Tom Odell, Jake Bugg, Gabrielle, The Brand New Heavies, The Sugarhill Gang ft. Grandmaster Melle Mel, The Furious 5 + Scorpio, Norman Jay OBE, Judge Jules, Danny Rampling and more …
To find out more and to book your tickets, visit:
https://www.travellingfeast.co.uk/sign-up

Miracle Theatre's 'Starcrazy'
2021-08-18 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London)
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY BILL SCOTT, WITH ORIGINAL MUSIC BY TOM ADAMS
October 1957: Russia has launched Sputnik 1, UFOs are cropping up everywhere, MI5 is on high alert and Stanley is building something in his garden shed.
He may live in suburbia but, in his mind, Stanley is voyaging through outer space. He hopes to make contact with other life forms. His neighbour, Gwen, thinks he should be exploring the unknown much closer to home…
A cosmic comedy about obsession and the rekindling of love, hope and possibility.
Estimated running time: 1hr 10 mins, no interval.
Everyone welcome, but as a guide they recommend the show for age 7+.
Full details and tickets can be found here.

MINERAL YOGA RETREAT - “THE SPACE TO ..."
2021-09-09 17:00 - 2021-09-13 09:00
This retreat is all about expansion and space. This is the space to listen to what you need and what works for you. It is about revealing and tapping into your authentic self.
During the retreat, each individual will have space and time to explore the inwards and the outwards. To feel like we can be free we must feel safe in our surroundings, to be able to let go, and to discover ourselves more deeply and to connect with others and feel safe to and open to just be without pressure or agenda.
There will be lots of room for alone time, and also plenty of time together. Get lost and explore, not only these beautiful surroundings, but also yourself. Each day the practices will be different, with two practices per day Friday – Sunday, one practice on Thursday and Monday, and of course workshops, activities and rituals woven in throughout. The yoga practices will as always be open and designed to give you the confidence to expand your practice in all of its many different paths, and hopefully to discover something new and bright that has been waiting to be lit up deep within.
To find out more and to book, visit https://www.mineral-yoga.com/yogaretreats

SwimQuest Short Breaks
2021-09-13 17:00 - 2021-09-16 10:00
Open water swimming holidays suitable for all abilities
SwimQuest Holidays specialise in open water swimming adventures, suitable for people of all ages and abilities. On this unique trip, discover some of the best swim spots along the Cornish coast, safe in the knowledge that you will be fully supported and looked after by the SwimQuest team. In addition to open water swims, guests will enjoy delicious home-cooked food, open water seminars, stroke technique analysis and an opportunity to relax and unwind.
To book, visit swimquest.uk.com/boconnoc-cornwall/

THE GUT RETREAT - BY ANNA BOGLIONE
2021-10-22 17:00 - 2021-10-29 09:00
THE GUT encourages healthy living and offline healing through spiritually and scientifically rooted practices, talks, retreats, meals, and gatherings.
This is a transformative six day cleansing retreat, designed to leave guests feeling energised and revitalised, with a focus on digestive function and body work. What we eat has a direct impact on our overall health, energy and mood. Light menus are designed in conjunction with Petersham Nurseries and acclaimed Harley street nutritional therapist, Phoebe Liebling. Each meal will be tailored to accommodate your diet plan.
This retreat is curated to allow a moment of pause from our day to day lives, in the mornings meditation will allow us to fall back into our beings, yoga allows us to connect to our bodies and breath work to release stresses hidden within. Stress has a direct impact on our gut function, as does what we eat. Understanding how to eat, what foods agree with us and what we can do to improve our microbiome is vital to our cognitive function, energy and wellbeing.
The days will start with a morning meditation, followed by a grounding restorative yoga session, breathwork classes and workshops. The grounds of the estate are to be explored, there are beautiful walks and in the evening you shall gather for candle lit lectures and boardgames.
There are just a couple of spaces left on this retreat, you can find out more here.

Boconnoc Church Christmas Carols
2021-12-15 19:00 - 20:00
Join Boconnoc Church for their annual Christmas carol concert followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Kernow Chamber Players Christmas Concert
2021-12-18 18:00 - 19:00
Kernow Chamber Players will assemble Cornwall leading professional musicians and most promising music students to perform excerpts from Handel’s Messiah, instrumental chamber music and beloved Christmas classics. Mulled wine and mince pies after the concert. Tickets £20 and available to purchase online here.

Winter swimming break with Swimquest
2022-03-04 17:00 - 2022-03-07 09:00
Join SwimQuest on this long weekend trip to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, and enjoy Cornwall at its best. The break will include spectacular, short sea swims (or ‘dips’ – as you wish!) at some of the amazing beaches just a 15-20 minute drive from Boconnoc. You are welcome to swim with or without a wetsuit; swim distances are adaptable and guides will advise what is best for you depending on your ability, the weather conditions, and your cold open water swimming experience. All food is included during your stay, so expect plenty of homecooked meals to refuel you for the next swim! We will endeavour to ensure that you have everything you need to completely relax and feel at home.
For full details and to booking click here.

Reconnect & Renew Yoga Retreat
2022-03-10 14:00 - 2022-03-13 11:30
Escape with Felicity for a three-night retreat at Boconnoc. Relax in exquisitely designed rooms, indulge in delicious healthy food and allow your body and mind to unwind with twice daily yoga classes, a sound bath, wellbeing treatments and walking. During the retreat you can do as much or as little as you please; rise and shine to the incredible Cornish landscapes at your doorstep, put on your walking boots to explore the nearby coastal paths, or be pampered from head to toe by making the most of the wide range of wellbeing and beauty treatments on offer.
This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and make time for yourself – away from distractions and to-do lists – for you to be fully present and to reconnect with your most authentic self. Through activities that create space for rest, reflection and rediscovery, you’ll leave feeling revitalised.
For full details and booking click here.

Yoga retreat with Leini Ireland
2022-03-14 17:00 - 2022-03-18 09:00
This four night retreat will be a time to gather, nourish, reset and connect – supported by the winter season, the Practices and the rural beauty of Boconnoc.
We will come together for yoga, feasting, fire, time in nature, relaxation, laughter, movement, reflection and creativity…taking the time and space to unwind, to breathe fully and to find stillness.
The retreat will be guided and supported by Leini Ireland. To learn more about Leini visit: maitri.hk
Monday 14th March 5pm until Friday 18th March 9am, 2022.
For prices and to book contact Leini on: leiniireland@gmail.com

Canicross UK
2022-03-18 09:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00
Canicross is a fantastic sport, open to all abilities, you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy spending time running with your best friend and reaping the benefits both physical and mental. Canicross is off-road running with your dog. Your dog wears a harness specifically designed to allow them to pull, you wear a belt/harness which allows hands-free running and you are attached to your dog with a bungee line.
Race details
Saturday
5k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Beginner 3k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Sunday
5k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Beginner 3k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Start time: TBA
Entries: See link Results Base – Behind The Lines 2022 (results base)
The course: Forest single tracks, grass and firebreak tracks with some false flats
Parking: Included in entry
Trade stands: Ki5 Canine Therapy Massage, Sledwork, Tractive, Oralade, Dryrobe, Boot Banana, Muddy Girl, Dicky Bag, K9Sport
Facilities: Camping on site with mobile hot showers and toilets (campsite opens Friday 16.00hrs on the 18/03/22) plus food stands.
Closing date will be the 20th February, no entries will be allowed on the day.
Find out more and register: canicrossuk.com/behind-the-lines

£16.50 day entry
£32 for the weekend
£5.50 for each additional class
Camping £12 per night per pitch.

Kernow Art Collective
2022-04-15 17:00 - 2022-04-17 13:00
The artists of the Kernow Collective are staging a unique exhibition featuring the talents of local artists and makers living and working in Cornwall.
With a number of artisits taking part, it will be a window into contemporary art being made in Cornwall across a variety of mediums, providing a snap shot of the breadth of art from this Celtic area.
Opening Times
The exhibition will take place in the Stable Yard at Boconnoc.
Friday 15th April – Preview evening 5 – 9pm
with artists in attendance plus food and drinks available.
Saturday 16th April 10am – 5pm
Sunday 17th April 10am – 1pm
Tea, coffee and cake available.

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-08 14:00 - 17:00
On Sunday 8 May, we will be opening our gardens from 2pm to 5pm as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Light refreshments will be available in the Stable Yard.
Admission: Adult: £6.00 Child: Admission by donation. Full details here.

Guided Tour of Boconnoc
2022-05-17 14:00 - 17:00
Take a tour of Boconnoc House, the winner of the 2012 HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration which was bought with the proceeds of the Pitt Diamond in 1717. Three prime ministers, a history of duels and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate. The beautiful woodland garden, the Georgian bath house, Soane stable yard, 15th century church and romantic landscape tempt the explorer.
Tickets are £25 per person (+£2.54 Eventbrite booking fee) (under 12’s free with an accompanying adult) this includes:
– A guided tour of Boconnoc House with facinating insight into the history of the estate, its previous owners and the more recent restoration
– A tour of the historic Boconnoc Church
– A stroll around the picturesque gardens including the Shrubbery and the Dorothy Garden
– A traditional Cornish cream tea in the sunny Garden Room
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“The tour around Boconnoc was a total joy. The restoration work on the house is remarkable and the grounds are truly breathtaking. A really interesting property and a wonderful tea.”

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-22 11:00 - 15:00
Camellias, magnolias, rhododendron and more: a peaceful stroll amidst the gardens is a Boconnoc must.
The gardens will be open in aid of Shelter Box, specifically raising money for their work in the Ukraine. Refreshments available in the Stable Yard.

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-29 11:00 - 16:00
In their 10th anniversary year for Open Gardens, we are delighted to be supporting Cornwall Hospice Care with an open garden event on Sunday 29th May from 11am – 4pm.
Refreshments will be available as well as a few stalls.
Admission Adults: £5 Under 12’s: Free

Guided birdsong walk
2022-06-20 18:30 - 20:30
**SOLD OUT**
On the evening of Monday 20 June between 6.30pm and 8.30pm we will be starting the first of our nature walks series with ecologist and bird specialist, Robbie Phillips. From farmland birds to woodland specialists Robbie will bring you into the world of breeding birds at Boconnoc. Learn how to identify a range of species from song and calls as well as understanding their behaviours and how they use varying habitats to feed and nest in.

Robbie is a young ecologist and bird expert working on projects supporting bird conservation across the south west including swifts, pied flycatchers and curlews. For anything we hear during the walk, Robbie will help you learn what it is and how to distinguish its songs from others.

Following the walk, join us for a BBQ at the outdoor kitchen, located in a tucked away location on the estate. We will be serving tea and coffee with a sausage in a bun (vegetarian option available). Please email georgia@boconnoc.com with any dietary requirements.
Ticket price £20 including refreshments

Endurance GB Ride
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26
The South West’s premier Cornish ride where over 200 riders come together for this prestigious two day event.
This ride is an unmissable opportunity for all ages and abilities to ride over stunning countryside on the estate. There is an 80km, 64km and shorter distance rides which cross all terrains on the estate including through magnificent woodland and across the park. Horses can be corralled onsite over night.
There will be food stands provided on Saturday and Sunday.
Please do keep dogs on a lead due to livestock and game on the estate.
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St John's Fun Run
2022-06-28 00:00
The St John’s Fun Run has taken place at Boconnoc for many years, raising money for the St John’s Ambulance. It is one of the highlights of the events calendar here. Whether you are feeling competitive or simply want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the estate we recommend signing up for this race.
It is a 5 mile multi terrain race around the estate, crossing undulating and varied terrain.
Race starts at 7.15pm.
There is also a mile fun run that takes place before the main race at 6.30pm entry is £5, medals for all who take part.
5 Mile Race – £16 Affiliated, £18 Unaffiliated.
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Explore the history of Boconnoc
2022-06-29 14:00 - 17:00

Boconnoc Music Award Concert
2022-07-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Boconnoc House
Each year a talented group of musicians are chosen from hundreds of students as the winners of the Boconnoc Music Award. The award was established by the late Anthony Fortescue and his wife Elizabeth Fortescue, owners of Boconnoc in 2012. The prize constitutes a week’s residency on the estate, providing a valuable opportunity for the musicians to work intensively on repertoire and technique in a private and unique environment.
The winners this year are The Astral Quartet. A multi-national London based saxophone quartet studying at the Royal College of Music. Formed in 2020, the ensemble is passionate about performing classical, jazz, and contemporary music, from Bach to Piazzolla, while also commissioning young, upcoming composers. The group consists of second-year undergraduates studying with Professor Kyle Horch and receives guidance and masterclasses from world-renowned educators, including Sarah Burnett and Simon Channing. The Astral Quartet recently won first prize in the Royal College of Music Woodwind Chamber Competition (2022) and has performed at St James’s Piccadilly, the Chelsea Theatre and the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall.
This is the first time the group has performed outside London.
The members are Leopoldo Mugnai, Oliver Lee, Annabella Chenevix Trench and Ethan Townsend.

Pablo Ortiz de Urbina a Spanish conductor who was presented with the Boconnoc Music Award by the Royal College of Music in 2013 when he was part of the Cataleya Quintet said; “There is nothing more exciting than being given an opportunity to be inspired by music and to do so in a peaceful environment. An opportunity like the Boconnoc Award is so valuable to our professional careers and reminds us why we love music so much.”

Tickets are £25 (+£2.54 Eventbrite booking fee)
Arrival is at 6pm where you will be welcomed with a complimentary arrival drink and warm open fires. Canapés will be served in the candlelit drawing room before moving into the Garden Room for the special 7:30pm performance from the Royal College of Music. Our copper topped bar will be open for the duration of the event.
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Miracle Theatre's King Lear
2022-07-26 19:30 - 2022-07-27 22:00
Miracle Theatre return to Boconnoc once again for an outdoor theatre experience in our picturesque Dorothy Garden.
This summer, Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre presents Shakespeare’s most elemental and passionate play.
King Lear is an exquisitely dark tale about a family squabble that grows out of all proportion, blowing up into a storm of deadly force. This fresh and fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare’s text – pared down to its bare essentials – tells a shocking, yet tender, story of ageing and madness, fuelled by ambition and fired by betrayal. Shakespeare loved to weave theatrical magic out of tragedy in a way that is never far from farce, making King Lear ripe for Miracle’s unique treatment
What audiences have said about previous Shakespeare adaptations by Miracle
“A triumph of artistry over logic, so inspired and hugely enjoyable” The Tempest
“Better than Stratford in June” Romeo & Juliet
Performances of King Lear will be running for two nights Tuesday 26th July and Wednesday 27th of July at 7:30pm.
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Come prepared! Don’t forget to bring seats, blankets, picnic and all you need for an evening of open air theatre.

Kernow Chamber Players at Boconnoc Church
2022-08-01 19:30 - 21:00
On Monday 1 August at 7.30 pm, the Kernow Chamber Players will be at Boconnoc Church playing in a 6-player format called a Sextet. Boccherini, the baroque-era visionary, and Brahms, the romantic-period titan, between them discovered and then maximised the power of this format.
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Explore the sounds of Boconnoc at Night
2022-08-12 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for a guided walk at dusk to discover the nocturnal residents on the estate including varieties of bats, owls and beautiful moths. Boconnoc comes alive at night, with owls silently drifting through the night sky. We hope to hear tawny owls and possibly barn owls as we walk round and we will see and listen for some of the bats coming out from the woods and buildings to feed using a bat detector.
The walk will be guided by ecologist Robbie Phillips and begin after a BBQ in the Stable yard with a glass of wine or soft drink around the fire pit. As well as his bat detector Robbie will also set up a moth trap (harmless to moths) which we will look at when we finish the walk, giving everyone the chance to see some of the beautiful moth species rarely seen. In the UK there are over 2500 moths species.
Tickets are £26 per person.
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Explore the sounds of Boconnoc on our morning bird walk - SOLD OUT
2022-08-13 07:30 - 09:30
**SOLD OUT**
On the morning of Saturday 13th August between 7:30am and 9:30am we will be running a guided birdsong walk with ecologist and bird specialist, Robbie Phillips. From farmland birds to woodland specialists Robbie will bring you into the world of breeding birds at Boconnoc. Learn how to identify a range of species from song and calls as well as understanding their behaviours and how they use varying habitats to feed and nest in.

Robbie is a young ecologist and bird specialist/expert working on projects supporting bird conservation across the south west including swifts, pied flycatchers and curlews. For anything we here during the walk, Robbie will help you learn what it is and how to distinguish its songs from others.
Following the walk join us down at the Saw Mill outdoor kitchen for tea, coffee and a delicious ‘Braddock Banger’ sausage in a freshly baked bun, sourced from a small holding rearing large black pigs on the Boconnoc Estate (vegetarian option available). Please email georgia@boconnoc.com with any dietary requirements.
Ticket price £26pp

Outdoor Cinema - Encanto
2022-08-18 16:00 - 19:00
**SOLD OUT**
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

ENCANTO
Time: 5:00pm (gates open at 4:00pm)
Location: The Dorothy Garden at Boconnoc
There will be snacks and refreshments on site to purchase throughout the film.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - Pride & Prejudice
2022-08-18 18:30 - 22:00
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Time: 8.45PM (gates open at 6:30pm)
Location: In front of Boconnoc House
There will be a BBQ & Bar available to purchase hot food and drinks from throughout the evening.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - The Lion King
2022-08-19 16:00 - 19:30
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

THE LION KING
Time: 5:00pm (gates open 4:00pm)
Location: The Dorothy Garden at Boconnoc
There will be snacks and refreshments on site to purchase throughout the film.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - No Time To Die
2022-08-19 18:30 - 23:00
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

NO TIME TO DIE
Time: 8.45PM (gates open 6:30pm)
Location: In front of Boconnoc House
There will be a BBQ & Bar available to purchase hot food and drinks from throughout the evening.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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The Boconnoc Story
2022-09-06 14:00 - 17:00
