Wiltshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-let-the-fun-be-gin"><strong>Let the fun be-gin</strong></h2>



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<p>Fancy sending him back to school? <a href="https://www.stillsisters.co.uk/ginschool">Gin school</a> that is. Take him to Still Sisters’ Trowbridge distillery, where he can spend the afternoon creating a signature gin. He’ll use a dedicated copper still and choose from a raft of botanicals, all cleverly curated by the experts. Cheese and charcuterie are dished up during the three-hour sesh, and he’ll get to bring the gin home. Hopefully he’ll share it with you! Gin School for two costs £110, book<a href="https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule/c43c147b/appointment/39663991?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=39663991" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-tuck-in"><strong>Tuck in&#8230;</strong></h2>



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<p>How about golf <em>and</em> a slap-up meal? If the thought of donning your pinny brings you out in a cold sweat, Hamptworth Golf and Country Club gets you off the hook. Their Father’s Day feast sounds fabulous – think crispy hoisin duck salad, roast topside and apple pie with lashings of clotted cream. Prices from £26, you can snap up your spot <a href="https://www.hamptworthgolf.co.uk/events-diary/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lakeside-feast">Lakeside feast</h2>



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<p>One for food and film lovers. The summer’s big ticket has to be the new, oh-so-exclusive supper club at Ashcombe, film director Guy Ritchie’s Wiltshire estate. Over the next few weeks a series of top chefs are set to cook up a storm in his lakeside wild kitchen, plus you can stick around for a sleepover in the freshly renovated farmhouse. Chefs in residence over the next few weeks include <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carousel/1222868" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thomas Straker</a>, <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carousel/1222889" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chet Sharma</a>, <strong><a href="https://buytickets.at/carousel/1260113" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masaki Sugisaki</a>, <a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/carousel/1260092">Pablo Díaz</a> and <a href="https://buytickets.at/carousel/1260106" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Javier Rodríguez</a>&nbsp; </strong>Dinner from £175pp, dinner plus overnight stay from £350. Bag your seat at the table <a href="https://carousel-london.com/whatson/wildkitchen-x-carousel/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-track-extravaganza">Track extravaganza</h2>



<p>Rather handily, Castle Combe’s <a href="https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/summer-spectacular-race-weekend/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Spectacular</a> lands on Father’s Day this year. Expect Formula Ford’s, Hot Hatches, GTs and a whole lot of noise as they roar round the track. Entry £25, and the kids can join in the fun for free.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-into-the-spirit">Get into the spirit</h2>



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<p>You’ll be hard pushed to find anyone who knows more about gin than Hugh Anderson, founder of <a href="https://downtondistillery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Downton Distillery</a>. His four-hour tours give spirit lovers a chance to explore the distillery and vineyard, and learn how Explorer’s Gin is made. Of course, there’s a chance to taste it too, along with a couple of cocktails (hic). Tours run several times a month but spaces get snapped up pretty quick. Find out more <a href="https://downtondistillery.com/products/distillery-tour?variant=43319796728008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-posh-nosh-at-bowood">Posh nosh at Bowood</h2>



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<p>Prefer Father’s Day to be a family affair? Treat the clan to roast at Bowood, where the Shelburne Restaurant is dishing up a feast. Expect the likes of buttered asparagus with poached Clarence Court egg, rare roast beef and dark chocolate tart. AKA three courses of deliciousness. Elasticated waistbands required! It’ll set you back £23 for children and £45 for adults, book <a href="https://www.bowood.org/bowood-hotel-resort/wiltshire-restaurant/fathers-day-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-formula-1-at-five-zeros">Formula 1 at Five Zeros</h2>



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<p>Engines at the ready! If your man’s an F1 fan, whizz him over to Five Zeros Supercars, for one of their Grand Prix days. Guests get to enjoy the action on the ginormous screen, while tucking into a two-course meal. There’s live music, a casino and plenty of classic cars to ogle at too. Tickets from £65, book <a href="https://www.fivezeros.co.uk/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-golfing-at-the-manor">Get golfing at The Manor</h2>



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<p>Does your bloke know a birdie from a bunker? If he fancies giving golf a go <em>and</em> having a luxe weekend away, <a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Manor House</a> in Castle Combe has you covered. The Exclusive Golf retreat includes three days of expert coaching from golf guru&nbsp;<a href="https://louisbostongolf.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Louis Boston</a>, along with a two-night stay at the hotel. In the evenings you’ll dine at the Manor House’s pub, The Castle Inn – or you can treat yourself to the tasting menu at Bybrook, the hotel’s Michelin starred restaurant. <a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/experiences/exclusive-golf-coaching-retreat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The weekend</a> runs 21-23 June, and costs £1500 per person based on double occupancy or £2150 per person based on single occupancy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fire-up-a-feast-at-pythouse">Fire up a feast at Pythouse</h2>



<p>Chef Darren Broom will be cooking up a storm this summer, with his Orchard Fire courses (£180) at Pythouse Kitchen Garden. Aspiring chefs get to learn the art of butchery, before cooking the likes of Herdwick lamb, clay-baked onions and ember-baked squash. There’s a three-course lunch in the restaurant too, plus you’ll come home laden with lamb and veggies. Orchard Fire runs on selected dates in the summer, check it out <a href="https://www.pythousekitchengarden.co.uk/special-events/orchard-fire-friday-5th-november-bhfzz-7bjsz-9hs5a-6frkl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-high-speed-karting-thrills">High speed karting thrills</h2>



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<p>If he’d prefer to have a piece of the action, why not zip him over to M4 Karting for an open track session. Are your kids 14+? They can whizz round with him too. Half-hour sessions from £35, find out more <a href="https://www.m4karting.com/open-track-experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jazz-joy-at-iford">Jazz joy at Iford</h2>



<p>Is your man (or dad) a jazz fiend? Take him to Iford Manor’s jazz festival (20-23 June) for some serious toe-tapping action. With a line-up that includes Elaine Delmare, DJ Mike Vitti and The Martin Sjöstedt Trio<strong>,</strong> this year’s do’ promises to be pretty special. Check it out <a href="https://www.ifordmanor.co.uk/ifordmanorjazzfestival-2024" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-back-to-nature-at-stourhead">Back to nature at Stourhead</h2>



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<p>Encourage him to embrace his inner Bear Grylls, with Stourhead’s <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/3c66724f-c31a-4034-92eb-4c7e4dc95f7c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Father’s Day forest school</a>. This one is very much a family friendly vibe – he’ll be den building, foraging, fire-lighting and whittling, alongside his nearest and dearest. Meanwhile, you can chill out with a large slab of cake in the coffee shop &#8211; bliss. Tickets £30 for one adult and two children.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-iced-with-andy">Get iced with Andy</h2>



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<p>For something a bit different, we can’t recommend Andy Mackenzie’s Wim Hof Fundamentals workshop highly enough (£99). Your man can expect a stress-busting combo of breathwork, cold therapy fundamentals and the chance to immerse himself in an icy bath. You’ll find Andy at The Farm at Avebury on 15 June and Glove Factory Studios on 6 July. For more info and booking, see <a href="https://www.dare2become.co.uk/products/wim-hof-method%C2%AE-fundamentals-workshop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-have-a-flutter-in-salisbury">Have a flutter in Salisbury</h2>



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<p>Is your man a fan of the gee-gees? <a href="https://www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Salisbury Racecourse’s</a> second family extravaganza rather handily falls on Father’s Day this year. And with a massive craft tent, inflatable and tea cup ride there’s plenty to entertain the ankle-biters too.</p>


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