HAPPENINGS
Led by the Seasons
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Scones, Butter & Jam
Perfect the essential British pastime, afternoon tea. Discover the secret to foolproof scones, learn to churn your own fresh butter, and prepare a seasonal fruit jam. Later, relax with a cup of English Breakfast, Earl Grey or Darjeeling - and your excellent afternoon tea - in the luxurious Baa Bar.
Create Academy Presents: Block Printing with Molly Mahon
Join printmaker Molly Mahon for a one-day workshop to experience the joy of block printing. You will design and print your own cushion cover to take home and cherish.
Festive Instinctive Cook
The Instinctive Cook is Thyme's long-standing, flagship cookery class. The class begins with a walk to the kitchen gardens, harvesting whatever is in season and at its best. Cook a main course and a dessert along with an apéritif. Recipes are subject to seasonal availability but might include poppyseed blinis with cured salmon; gnocchi and crisp sage; chestnut, chocolate meringue roulade and a grenadine-based cocktail.
In the class, we explore the fundamentals of flavour to give guests the confidence to go beyond our recipes and cook instinctively with the season's best available produce, learning a variety of skills, tips and techniques along the way.
Canapés & Apéritifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Festive Gifting: Jams & Preserves
This festive season, learn to prepare the finest jams and chutneys with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your homemade preserves to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day.
Create Academy Presents: Festive Wreath Making with Willow Crossley
Join acclaimed florist and floral stylist Willow Crossley for a special festive wreath making workshop. Willow will first give a demonstration using different types of fresh foliage and techniques, before you create your own professionally styled wreath under her guidance.
Bertioli Christmas Soirée
Join us at our beautiful Bertioli Boutique for an evening of festive shopping and mulled wine.
Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on all Bertioli products while you shop, before unwinding with live Bossa Nova music in the Tithe Barn, a perfect way to add a little magic to the Christmas season.
Bossa Nova in The Tithe Barn
Join us for live Bossa Nova to welcome in the festive season in our Tithe Barn.
Mario Bakuna’s spectacular two-piece band draws inspiration from the greats of Afro-Brazilian Music, Samba, Jazz and Bossa Nova.
Festive Canapés & Apéritifs
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Suitable for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight. Recipes change class to class but might include potato scones with sour cream and smoked salmon or chard and feta filo parcels - alongside a sloe bellini or quince martini. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Baa Bar.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Mince Pies
Learn to make delicious mincemeat and a perfect short crust pastry with Thyme's top chefs.
Afterwards, take home your pastries to share, or enjoy in the relaxing Baa Bar (we recommend a dry sherry to go with).
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Festive Gifting: Sweet Treats
Elevate the indulgence this Christmas and learn to make the most delightful seasonal sweets. Gift your hard work to those you love or stock the larder in preparation for the big day.
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Christmas Wreaths
Join us for a guided workshop with our House Florist, Sophie Witham. Create your next festive talking piece during the wreathmaking class using winter flowers, foliage and fragrant herbs.
Festive Instinctive Cook
The Instinctive Cook is Thyme's long-standing, flagship cookery class. The class begins with a walk to the kitchen gardens, harvesting whatever is in season and at its best. Cook a main course and a dessert along with an apéritif. Recipes are subject to seasonal availability but might include poppyseed blinis with cured salmon; gnocchi and crisp sage; chestnut, chocolate meringue roulade and a grenadine-based cocktail.
In the class, we explore the fundamentals of flavour to give guests the confidence to go beyond our recipes and cook instinctively with the season's best available produce, learning a variety of skills, tips and techniques along the way.
Festive Canapés & Apéritifs
Impress your dinner guests this festive season with simple and delicious canapés. Suitable for festive parties - or Christmas Day itself - these seasonal recipes will inspire and delight. Recipes change from class to class but might include potato scones with sour cream and smoked salmon or chard and feta filo parcels - alongside a sloe bellini or quince martini. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Baa Bar.
Breathwork with David Bowen-Davies
Join David for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Scones, Butter & Jam
Perfect the essential British pastime, afternoon tea. Discover the secret to foolproof scones, learn to churn your own fresh butter, and prepare a seasonal fruit jam. Later, relax with a cup of English breakfast, earl grey or darjeeling - and your excellent afternoon tea - in the luxurious Baa Bar.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Gentle Pilates
Join Chloe Hodgson of Chloe's Pilates for a morning of dynamic Pilates, followed by a meditation and crystal bowl sound healing session.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Gentle Pilates
Join Chloe Hodgson of Chloe's Pilates for a morning of dynamic Pilates, followed by a meditation and crystal bowl sound healing session.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Gentle Pilates
Join Chloe Hodgson of Chloe's Pilates for a morning of dynamic Pilates, followed by a meditation and crystal bowl sound healing session.
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Breathwork with Susannah Taylor
Join Susannah for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Christmas Pudding
Learn how to make a perfect Christmas pud in our Home Kitchen with help from Thyme’s top chefs. Gift your pudding to someone special or stock the larder ready. Just add brandy butter…
Sound Ceremony
In the ecclesiastical Tithe Barn, join Vadoma for a 60 minute healing and rejuvenating ‘Sound Ceremony’.
Canapés & Apéritifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
Studio Bust Pop-Up at the Meadow Spa
We’re delighted to be hosting a pop-up with Studio Bust at our Meadow Spa.
Studio Bust captures and celebrates the female form, creating sculptures with true likeness, immortalising a unique moment in time.
We have a limited number of hour-long appointments available to book now.
Christmas Wreaths
Join us for a guided workshop with our House Florist, Sophie Witham. Create your next festive talking piece during the wreathmaking class using winter flowers, foliage and fragrant herbs.
The Swan Pub Quiz - November 17th
It’s quiz night at The Swan, hosted by our owner and quizmaster, Jerry Hibbert.
Join us at 6.30pm on Sunday 17th November, with a choice of beef or mushroom bourguignon available from 7:00pm. The quiz will commence promptly at 8:00pm and is expected to conclude around 9:30pm.
We encourage guests to stay a little longer to enjoy a nightcap or two in good company. While the event is complimentary, we kindly ask that you reserve your table in advance.
Victoria Sponge
Learn to make a light yet moist sponge and a seasonal fruit jam in the Home Kitchen. Afterwards, take home your queen of cakes to share, or enjoy a slice in the relaxing Baa Bar (we recommend a cup of Earl Grey or a glass of Riesling).
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Gentle Pilates
Join Chloe Hodgson of Chloe's Pilates for a morning of dynamic Pilates, followed by a meditation and crystal bowl sound healing session.
Canapés & Apéritifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
Behind the Scenes with the Ottolenghi Team
Join Ottolenghi Comfort co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley in conversation with food writer Molly Tait-Hyland to discuss all things Ottolenghi including their joyful and comforting new cookbook.
Create Academy Presents: Inside & Out: Butter Wakefield & Rita Konig
Join two-time RHS Flower Show winner, Butter Wakefield, in conversation with acclaimed designer Rita Konig for a truly unique discussion on garden design.
Beautiful Biscuits
Master Italian ricciarelli, a perfect chocolate chip or the cream-filled brandy snap in the Home Kitchen with the help of our skilled chefs. Take home your hard work and share with your friends or family, or feast on your cookies in the Baa Bar, where you can enjoy a cappuccino or glass of vin santo.
History Tour
Join owner Jerry Hibbert, for a fascinating talk and a closer look at the history behind Thyme’s heritage buildings.
Gentle Pilates
Join Chloe Hodgson of Chloe's Pilates for a morning of dynamic Pilates, followed by a meditation and crystal bowl sound healing session.
Canapés & Aperitifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
Country Houses for a new generation with Country Life
Country Life has invited four leading practitioners in the fields of architects, designers, contractors and suppliers to share their insight into the new demands on the English country house.
Join Andrew Inchley, a director of Yiangou architects, the interior designer Emma Sims- Hilditch, Tim Moulding, whose eponymous building firm was founded in 1798, and Edward Smith, a founding director of the bespoke British stone specialist Artorius Faber, in discussion with Country Life’s Executive Editor Giles Kime.
Pickling & Preserving
Garden courgette pickle, bottled quince, harissa, tayberry jam... learn how to make two of the very finest seasonal preserves in this hour-and-a-half class in the Home Kitchen. Enjoy at home after class or gift to a friend.
Breathwork with David Bowen-Davies
Join David for a restful and regenerative guided breathwork session to ease you into your weekend. Expect to leave feeling deeply calm and relaxed, as well as having learned practical techniques you can implement into your daily life.
Canapés & Apéritifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
Instinctive Cook
The Instinctive Cook is Thyme's long-standing, flagship cookery class. The class begins with a walk to the kitchen gardens, harvesting whatever is in season and at its best. Cook a main course and a dessert along with a fruit cordial (to enjoy with a glass of English champagne). Recipes are subject to seasonal availability but might include: cherry and rose cordial, chard and ricotta ravioli with crispy sage butter followed by a raspberry meringue roulade.
In the class, we explore the fundamentals of flavour to give guests the confidence to go beyond our recipes and cook instinctively with the season's best available produce, learning a variety of skills, tips and techniques along the way.
Eclairs
Spend an afternoon in the Home Kitchen learning the art of the much-loved classic French pastry, the éclair. In one-hour-and-a-half, master perfect choux, rich creme pâtissière and chocolate sauce. After class, enjoy your eclair in the Baa Bar with coffee or a cocktail.
Slow to Flow Yoga
Join Sæunn from SajaRut Yoga for a gentle Saturday morning wake-up with 60 minutes of nourishing yoga movement.
Canapés & Apéritifs
Spend an hour-and-a-half with top Thyme chefs and learn to forever impress your dinner guests with simple and delicious canapés. Recipes will change from week to week and are subject to seasonal availability. Come the summer months, pea-and-ricotta-topped crostini and a blackcurrant bellini might be on the menu. While in winter, there could be homemade gyoza alongside a citrus-based apéritif. Following the class, enjoy your canapés and apéritif in the Olive Garden or Baa Bar.
‘An English Vision’; A Distinctive Approach to Architecture and Design
Join award-winning architectural designer Ben Pentreath, and Country Life's Executive and Interiors Editor Giles Kime, for an engaging and visionary conversation about Ben’s life's work and his new book, An English Vision: Traditional Architecture and Decoration for Today.