Boconnoc House & Estate | Wedding Venue and Accommodation Cornwall

DEER SAFARI AT BOCONNOC ESTATE AFTERNOON SESSION
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Come join us for a fascinating wildlife adventure at Boconnoc Estate. Hop on board the tractor-trailer with our Deer Ranger who will lead you on a safari through beautiful grounds to the ancient Deer Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe these graceful creatures in action.
Boconnoc Deer Park is known as far back as 1540, Henry VIII’s map of coastal fortifications showed Boconnoc surrounded by a deer park. It is abundant with beech, oak, ash, and willow trees. It is home to 188 lichen species, including the only known British site for Porcina Hibernica. The Deer Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is considered the best old-growth southern oceanic woodland in the South West of England.
The Safari will start in the Stable Yard with a talk all about the Deer, their habits and the work that goes into running the Deer Park, following this visitors will be taken to the Deer park on a tractor-trailer to observe the Deer herd.
Visitors are very welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the Stable Yard and spend some time in the Games and Craft Rooms.

29th October | 1pm to 3pm

Adult – £15

Child- (under 16) £7.50

Under 3’s – free

Meet in the Boconnoc Stable Yard, the Safari lasts for two hours.

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LilyBoo Christmas Craft Retreat
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00
Our Craft Retreats are an amazing escape at a beautiful location. Held at the stunning Boconnoc, which is situated just outside of Lostwithiel, our retreats really are an escape where you will spend your time crafting, relaxing and having fun. The house and grounds at Boconnoc are stunning and you will have time to explore the grounds at your own pace.
You will have the choice of coming to stay with us at Boconnoc, arriving at 4pm on day one, spending the whole day with us on day two and day three (leaving about 3pm). We will enjoy lots of crafting and social time, as well as having fantastic food supplied by the lovely Emma from Bellamama’s Deli in Lostwithiel. Or you can join us as a day guest, arriving at 9.30am and staying with us until 4.30pm, enjoying craft workshops and lunch, as well as plenty of cake and treats.
With either option we do all the planning, preparation and supplying of equipment, so that you can arrive and enjoy the whole experience. You will have a great selection of knowledgeable tutors to work with and your host Hayley (the Boo in LilyBoo) will be there throughout to ensure you have everything you need.
Activities include: Christmas peg fairies, creating your own Christmas wrapping paper, Christmas fabric baubles & more
Informal evening activities
Includes all meals plus a lovely evening meal
Cakes, fruit and soft drinks available
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There is also the option to come along as a day guest
Saturday day guests from 9:30am – 5:30pm (lunch and treats included)
For more information and booking visit LilyBoo

HISTORY TOUR OF BOCONNOC HOUSE WITH Cream Tea
2025-11-12 14:00 - 17:00
Take a tour of Boconnoc House and grounds and learn about the architecture, paintings, and people that tell the story of its past.
Guests will also visit the 800-year-old church and Georgian Bath House.
Following the history tour of Boconnoc House guests will be treated to a delicious Cornish Cream Tea in the Garden Room.
Boconnoc House won the HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration in 2012, three prime ministers, a history of duels and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate.
Date 12th November
Time 2pm to 5pm
Price £27
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Christmas Wreath Workshop with The Garden Gate Flower Co
2025-12-07 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for a seasonal wreath-making workshop hosted by renowned floral artist Rebecca Stuart from The Garden Gate Flower Co.
Forage in the abundant grounds of Boconnoc for leaves, ferns and foliage before creating your own beautifully festive wreath.
Everything will be provided for you to make your own door wreath. Rebecca will guide you through the step-by-step process to create a stunning wreath that you will truly love.
This workshop would be a lovely activity to do with a friend or family member, get together, share a fun morning creating and reconnecting with nature.

We encourage you to bring gardening gloves and secateurs but we will have some available if needed.
Tea, coffee and delicious homemade mince pies will be provided.
Where: Boconnoc House
Date: 7th December 2025
Time: 10am to Noon
Tickets: £55
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A Christmas Carol presented by Kernow Chamber Players
2025-12-16 19:00 - 20:30
Join us in Boconnoc House for a festive evening when Kernow Chamber Players will present a musical production of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic “A Christmas Carol”.
This much-loved classic Christmas tale tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. They show him the error of his ways, transforming him into a generous and kind person by Christmas morning.
The performance will be a one-person dramatisation, written and performed by Tama Matheson, an award-winning writer, actor, director, and founder of the Brisbane Shakespeare Festival. Matheson plays all 25 characters in the story, supported by music from Kernow Chamber Players to enhance and illustrate the story.
Bar open from 6.30pm. Approx running time is 90, including the interval.
Date: 16th December 2025
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Adults £22.50, Under 5’s £12.50
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Candlelit Carols with Canoryon Lowen
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30
Make a date in your yuletide diary for a magical evening at Boconnoc House this Christmas.
Our halls will be decked with ‘boughs of holly’, glowing with candlelight and warmed by open fires.
Come in from the cold, the bar will be open to purchase drinks in the Drawing Room, before moving into the Garden Room for a candlelit concert of classic carols performed by the talented Cornish choir Canoryon Lowen.
You will leave full of Christmas spirit and ready for the seasonal celebrations ahead.
Date: 17th December 2025
Time: Bar open 6.30pm, concert starts 7.30pm
Location: Boconnoc House
Price: Adults £13.50, Child (under 12) £8.50

Parking: You will be directed to free parking on arrival, you may want to bring a torch.
This is a popular event and often sells out in advance so don’t delay booking if you would like to secure tickets.

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