Events at The Budock Vean Hotel
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Budock Vean Hotel near Helford Passage Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5LG
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Meet the producers behind The South West End
In 2024, Impossible launched 2 major theatre productions led by Cornish talent - A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic starring Truro's Adelle Leonce (from Netflix Fool Me Once), Meg Bellamy (The Crown), Sonoya Mlzuno (La La Land), Tom Felton (Harry Potter) and a new musical working with West End Co-producers and pop star Tom Fletcher (McFly) which will premiere at Theatre Royal Plymouth before transferring to the Southbank Centre London for Christmas.
Hear all the backstage secrets, tips and tricks for making the impossible possible from this dynamic female duo from Cornwall to the rest of the world. Our regular and informal supper clubs are a lovely opportunity to gather with friends and family members for a 2 course fish supper and coffee (or tea), followed by a talk.
Mother's Day Sunday Lunch & Afternoon Tea
Say thank you and treat mum to a delicious three-course Sunday lunch or delicious Afternoon Tea in the beautiful surroundings of Budock Vean Hotel this Mothering Sunday.
With exquisite food and a fantastic range of wines, spirits, and cocktails, it's the ideal setting for celebration and creating lasting memories.
Our beautiful restaurant provides a relaxed atmosphere, and after enjoying three delightful courses or Afternoon Tea, why not take a peaceful stroll through our subtropical gardens to our private foreshore on the Helford River.
Watercolour Painting Break
Working on a seasonal theme and taking inspiration from the beautiful colours and patterns that nature provides. Shari, a Cornwall based artist and tutor, will bring a wealth of visual references and we can also gather inspiration in the wonderful grounds of the Budock Vean estate and the Helford River.
This course would suit those that like wet into wet watercolour and would like to develop their style by experimenting with some different techniques. Shari will provide a materials list beforehand.
Murder Mystery Night: Murder on the Titanic – set in 1912
As the White Star liner cuts its way through the grey cold waters of the north Atlantic, the rich and famous enjoy the surroundings of the liners first class restaurant.
But not all is calm on the high seas as mystery and intrigue together with questions and threats begin to surface in connection with a well-known aristocrat among the 1st class passengers.
Watch and listen closely as the plot unfolds before your very eyes, resulting in murder taking place!!
Murder Mystery Evenings include a three-course meal alongside an evening of wicked entertainment from Murder By Appointment.
Easter Sunday Lunch
This Easter, treat yourself to a memorable Sunday Lunch at Budock Vean Hotel, featuring a delicious selection of seasonal delights. Our Easter Sunday Lunch highlights the fresh tastes of spring, perfect for indulging in with your loved ones. Gather around with family and friends to enjoy great food and the joy of making lasting memories.
Make this Easter a time to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the simple pleasure of spending time with loved ones.
Bridge & Golf with Jeremy Child
Our competitive bridge break for experience players returns and includes:
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Welcome drinks, prize giving and tuition.
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Master points awarded
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Complimentary tuition included
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Partners provided for individual players
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Competition entry, fees and prizes
Family History Break
It looks so easy on the TV shows but knowing how to go about tracing your ancestors can be daunting. Join us for a 4-night break that will get you started on your family history journey with confidence. This beginner’s course is for anyone totally new to tracing ancestors, and for those who’ve had a go but need a helping hand.
Sunday evening dinner is a chance to meet your tutor, genealogist Dr Lesley Trotter, and others on the course. Morning group sessions on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday cover planning and recording your research, the sources to use, and tips on finding elusive ancestors. During your stay you’ll also get a one-to-one advice session with Lesley. Afternoons are free for leisure or private research.
Family Tree Day Event
You don’t have to be staying to gain tips and tricks about tracing your family history.
Day visitors can join the morning sessions on Monday 8th through to Wednesday 10th September to get started on family history research … plus get a video call after the event to follow up.
Murder Mystery Night: ‘The Million Pound Murder’ - set in the 1970’s
In an attempt to return to her super-star status, and get revenge on those who abandoned her, the fallen screen idol Tracey Monroe has written a novel titled ‘Friendly Secrets’ in which she lists intimate and detailed accounts of her wild partying and many affairs from her earlier ‘glory days’. Blackmail is on the agenda!!!
Tonight she has invited many guests along to her ‘special party’ and several in attendance, including a government cabinet minister, the well-known leader of a London organised crime syndicate, the owner of a ‘famous house of ill repute’, a popular TV Celebrity and the owner of a large agency are fearful of exactly what details will be included within the chapters of her new book.
Will she succeed in her million pound blackmail attempt? Murder Mystery Evenings include a three-course meal alongside an evening of wicked entertainment from Murder By Appointment.
Bridge for Improvers
This week is suitable for anyone wishing to improve their bridge – from recent beginners to club players. The emphasis throughout is on learning and improving, so all play is supervised and non-competitive. Players can ask questions and your host can suggest a line of bidding or play.
Supervised Play will be Chicago style. The bidding and play are identical to duplicate bridge, but there is no time pressure and players can join and leave play sessions as and when they wish.
Bite sized seminars are single topic and light touch, lasting about 10 to 15 minutes and followed by supervised play with randomly dealt hands. Lessons are in depth and may cover multiple (related) topics. They are followed by the play of set hands (with answers!) allowing you to practice what you’ve just been taught. All lessons are designed to appeal to a wide range of abilities.
Bridge for Improvers Day Event
Recent beginners and club players wishing to improve their bridge are welcome to join our improvers break on a day ticket. There are bite sized seminars in the mornings, (from 10am), lessons each afternoon (2pm to 4pm) and supervised play of Chicago Bridge from 8.30pm to 10pm.
The emphasis throughout the sessions is on learning and improving, so all play is supervised and non-competitive. Players can ask questions and your host can suggest a line of bidding or play. Includes coffee breaks, seminars and light lunch. Dinner can be added for an additional £60.
Dates
Monday 6th October 2025
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Thursday 9th October 2025
Your ticket is for £165 for the 3 days, (dinner can be added later if you'd like).
Murder Mystery Night ‘The Secret Meeting’ - set in 1964
It is 1964, at the height of the Cold War and a secret meeting has been arranged for a country hotel close to the coast.
A British MI5 Senior Officer is planning to defect to the USSR and arrangements have been made for him to meet with his KGB contact at the hotel tonight, before being taken by boat to Russia. But it appears others are in attendance, others who have a vested interest in the defecting officer, together with the future of national security ……. but just who is the unknown Stranger?
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