Gloucestershire’s only 5-star hotel welcomes a selection of events this summer set in the grounds of this 15^th century manor house.

Positioned in the heart of the Cotswolds, the hotel has created a feast of summer events from alfresco cinema nights.

The estate is set in 90 acres of beautiful land that is a rest base holding 61 luxury rooms which were recently refurbished in March 2023.

As a haven, this summer in Ellenborough offers guests perks to their stay including the hotel’s Spa Garden Retreat and dining at the Horse Box Brasserie, among the many additions to the hotel’s splendid pastimes. The timetable of summer offerings is included in this article.

2024 Wimbledon Championships

Hosting a Wimbledon themed afternoon tea with a selection of tennis and strawberry themed treats for guests to revel on.

Alfresco Cinema Nights

Held on 19^th July to show Mamma Mia and 6^th September showing Barbie. Guests are to dine on BBQ food, themed drinks and they will view the screening on the hotel’s South Lawn.

Teddy Bear Picnic with Ellie Bear

The 15^th August will be a family day out with a summer picnic on the hotel’s South Lawn and will include a Teddy Bear themed story, lawn games, activities plus delicious food and drink for children and adults.

Yoga Wellness Day

Yoga Wellness Day is on 15^th September and is hosted by Jane Macpherson and is inviting guests to enjoy yoga meditation followed by spa treatments at the hotel’s Elemis Spa.

Nightly rates at Ellenborough Park start from £289 inclusive of VAT and breakfast based on a Traditional Bedroom sleeping two people. For more information please visit Ellenborough Park | Luxury 5* Hotel In The Cotswolds

From July 17^th this new interactive exhibition centre will be debuting in London, featuring over 50 exhibits and 25 immersive rooms.

This is the first British edition of these sorts, and it will be joining a collection of other landmarks in Oslo, Paris, Miami, Stockholm, Berlin, Barcelona, Las Vegas, New Jersey, Shanghai and Limassol. Headquarters are based in Athens, Zagreb and Miami.

Miltos Kambourides, Founder of Paradox Museum, says, “We are thrilled to be bringing the Paradox Museum to the UK this summer. After the huge success of Paradox Museums in other major cities, this unique experience that stimulates the mind and senses and conquers the world, could not be missing from London, a city full of Paradoxes.”

This unique entertainment station is designed to invigorate the mind and test the surprise effect on visitors who come to sample the unknown.

Different themes run through each room, and this includes a gravity defying “reverse room” where the room is flipped upside down. Other features include a Hogwarts-inspired “Castle Room” that guarantees to create a mind-bending puzzle. 

Twisting together a combination of science, art and psychology, Paradox London inspires families and friends to take a step into a metropolis of fun and the awe-inspiring themes shake up reality and put it into a thought-provoking experience.

For tickets and more information visit: https://feverup.com/m/176858

Address: 90 Brompton Road, London, SW3 1ER, UK

Prices: £14 for children, and £18.50 for adults

Multi award winning actress and producer Jennifer Aniston launches new children’s book with HarperCollins Publishers.

Starring an adaptation of Aniston’s dog Clyde, this has become a four-book deal which will be enjoyed by all.  Joining social media followers have made around 100 million views since she first starting publishing extracts into the life of her rescue dog in 2021.

Written by Jennifer Aniston and illustrated by Brazil based artist Bruno Jacob, this tale is about Clydeo “finding his thing”, and ends up being a culinary experience after discovering that cooking is his way forward to finding his path in life. A Clydeo cookbook by Aniston follows this publication.

Jennifer Aniston said: “When I decided to partner with Invisible Universe to bring Clydeo to life on social media, I could have never imagined how much joy he would bring to his fans and followers. I could not be more thrilled to be taking Clydeo and his stories to publishing, where he will hopefully inspire children and dog lovers alike with his adorable journey to find his true passion.”

This is the debut animated series for Bruno Jacob who lives with his dog Bruce, wife, Renata, and daughter Luna.

The receiver of many accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, Aniston has excelled herself with this revelation of feeds about her personal life with her friend Clyde.

HaperCollins are known for their children’s titles and is the second largest book publisher in the world.

First published on social media by Invisible Universe, Tricia Biggio, Co-Founder & CEO said: “Clydeo has captured the imaginations of millions of fans across social media with his quick wit, cooking mishaps and loyalty to his friends, especially his best friend, Jennifer Aniston.”

CLYDEO TAKES A BITE OUT OF LIFE By Jennifer Aniston is illustrated by Bruno Jacob published by HarperCollins.

UK publishing date of 24^th October 2024 and UK price £12.99

ISBN: 9780063372368

A 14ft handcrafted sauna snug was launched at the Chelsea Flower Show by the Dorset based Shepherd’s Hut makers, Plankbridge.

Bringing together this Nordic pastime with a Shepherd’s hut design, this creation is designed for enjoyment in a pleasant garden setting.

Decorated in a selection of restful palettes, the sauna is made with the finest sustainable Finnish aspen and is designed to accommodate up to six people.

A choice of heat comes inside this model from wood-fired to electric in the luxury space. A wooden sauna bucket and ladle and a brass outdoor shower make this experience complete for the ultimate rustic adventure.

Designed to sit in an exquisite setting, this can double as a pool house with the benefits of a sauna to cleanse the body and rest the soul. A changing facility, and under-bench storage makes a pleasant convenience.

This year has been the twelfth year running at Chelsea and Plankbridge founder Richard Lee said about this new creation: “Every inch of the Sauna Snug is built by hand, from the wooden coat pegs down to the door latches, which are made in our own forge over Dorset charcoal. The level of craftsmanship is second to none. “

The sauna snug allows persons to be a stone’s throw away from their home, blending the outdoors with a calm and soothing sauna experience.

The Plankbridge Sauna Snug costs from £37,700 plus VAT. For more details visit: www.plankbridge.com

A wondrous collection of masterful design is vibrant among the new collection of the renowned London milliner Jane Taylor.

A harmonious fusion of Renaissance opulence and the bold allure of the 1980s and 90s. Inspired by the grandeur of an era renowned for its love of intricate details and unparalleled craftsmanship. It’s a celebration of evolution and innovation. The range is seamlessly woven in elements reminiscent of the vibrant spirit of the 1980s and 90s, infusing our designs with bold forms and contemporary flair. This collection transcends time, offering a modern twist on classic elegance.

Clients have included a variety of well-known faces from the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Eugenie, Zara Tindall, Queen Mary of Denmark to Geri Halliwell.

Her creations have been on the cover of Vogue, Tatler and the Royal Ascot Style Guide countless times.

From 2003, Jane Taylor has been supreme with the quality of her designs, and sculptured fits of expert craftmanship.

With a background in a degree of embroidery from Manchester Art School, she went on to study millinery at Chelsea & Kensington College, before going on to train under Marie O’Regan, the late Queen’s milliner.

Crafted hats are handmade in the Jane Taylor London atelier to suit for any occasion and every material is sourced from the UK, reducing carbon footprints at all costs.

From a milliner who originally created her business off a boat in Kew, the current London headquarters of Jane Taylor Milliner is a handcrafted experience. For more details on Jane Taylor please visit: Jane Taylor London | Bespoke, Bridal & Ready To Wear Luxury Hat Shop

The relationship between Americans and alcohol is reflected in this brilliant exhibition that explores the Prohibition and Resistance in the South.

Until January 5^th 2025, this new feature will draw on the behaviour of the south pending this early Twentieth Century ban on hooch that was directed by the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution published in 1919.

NOMA (The New Orleans Museum of Art), travels through the movement that brewed a rebellious spirit from the city in the South, famed for a party spirit.

From historical cocktail recipes to Prohibition era cocktail shakers this is a celebration of unity in one disobedient verse.

Curated by Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow Laura Ochoa Rincon she says: “New Orleans is an American epicentre for drinking culture and was even before Prohibition. The unique social, political, racial, and economic backgrounds of New Orleanians and people in the American South led to various ingenious methods of skirting the law. Alcohol consumption connected all walks of life during the era of Prohibition,” said Ochoa Rincon. “This exhibition tells those diverse stories through objects that carry the voices of a rebellious society, determined to take freedom into their own hands.”

Directing the human imagination into the exploration of the culture and creativity of this corner of the globe, the museum holds 50,000 works and this particular exhibition includes over a dozen works drawn from NOMA’s permanent collection.

NOMA’s Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden is a 12-acre notable retreat known as one of the country’s most exclusive gardens themed with the culture and art of the city.

For further information and tickets to the exhibition please visit: NOMA Welcomes You – New Orleans Museum of Art

Brandy Milk Punch Recipe

How to Make: Shake all ingredients with ice and then strain into ice filled glass.

55ml Brandy

55ml Milk

10ml Monin Vanilla Syrup

Garnish: a little nutmeg sprinkle

The perfect New Orleans hangover cure made to enjoy with brunch. Difford’s Guide for Discerning Drinkers publishes bespoke New Orleans Cocktails. All recipes can be found on this link: Cocktails and Cocktail Recipes (diffordsguide.com)

The award-winning Dorset wine estate, Langham, marks its fifteenth year in production with a party to mark the occasion.

In 2009 Jutin Langham turned his father’s hobby into an enterprise beginning the estate’s story with 30 acres of vineyard.

To mark the anniversary of the vineyard a further 10 acres of vines are to be planted to join the flourishing 75 acres that already exist.

The Crawthorne Vineyard, of Langham, holds a unique microclimate and south-facing position with chalk soils that see a healthy crop produced year by year.

One particularly good year was 2022 and from that comes a vintage still chardonnay which is named after a sculpture by local sculpture Simon Gudgeon, ‘Search for Enlightenment’. The recycled bottle captures the image of the sculpture and the hand-picked grapes from rows 17-34 have been fermented in four used French oak barrels from Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, which offers a very light oaked taste.

Langham Wine Estate describes the wine as: “The light, yet complex Chardonnay is pale gold in colour. On the nose are aromas of cantaloupe melon, tangerine, granny smith apple, gorse flower and rolled oats. Melon carries through on the palate with orange citrus on the finish. There is good weight on the mid palate and a vibrant acidity which elongates the finish.”

In 2020 Langham won the award for Best Sparkling Wine Producer at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), this was ahead of some of the World’s greatest French champagne houses and sparkling wine makers. The estate’s high calibre wines include Corallian, Culver, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs.

To find out more about Langham Wine Estate and its 15th Anniversary Party on Sunday 19th May, please visit langhamwine.co.uk.

Christie’s have announced a sale of Vivienne Westwood’s wardrobe to be auctioned after an exhibition of the fashion icon’s own collection.

Over 200 lots will be sold over the course of two days to raise money for charities close to Westwood’s heart, The Vivienne Foundation, Amnesty International, Médecins Sans Frontières and Greenpeace.

Born in 1941, the designer shaped her career as an original thinker and was a paramount name following the popularity of her work.

Some of the select pieces in this assembly include one of Westwood’s earlier works titled “Witches” inspired by witchcraft and Keith Haring’s graphic code of magic symbols. These pieces date back to the catwalk debut of 1983/84.

“Dressed to Scale” is a taffeta gown encouraged by the depictions by 18th century satirist James Gillray, works with blown up proportions of extravagant fashions from these early decades and was walked on the runway in Autumn/Winter 1998/99.

Westwood’s relationship with Punk put her on the fashion map as a rebel of design and there is a reference to her work in her own “Propaganda” ensemble of Autumn/Winter 2005/06. These garments were enthused by an essay by Aldous Huxley, titled Propaganda in a Democratic Society.

Andreas Kronthaler, Dame Vivienne Westwood’s husband and Creative Director has personally selected the pieces for this initiative which will go on sale on 25^th June and an online auction from 14^th to 28^th June.

The free exhibition will be held at Christie’s Headquarters on King Street, London from 14^th to 24^th June.

Adrian Hume Sayer, Director Private & Iconic Collections, Christie’s, Head of Sale says of these events: “Vivienne Westwood’s sense of activism, art and style is embedded in each and every piece that she created. The pre-sale exhibition and auctions at Christie’s will celebrate her extraordinary vision with a selection of looks that mark significant moments not only in her career, but also in her personal life. This will be a unique opportunity for audiences to encounter both the public and the private world of the great Dame Vivienne Westwood and to raise funds for the causes in which she so ardently believed.”

From Friday 7^th to Sunday 9^th June the world’s largest polo event takes place in Hurlingham Park, Fulham.

Featuring teams from all parts of the planet, this international polo event excels in providing a backdrop of entertainment during this extravagant tournament that includes a fight for the Olympic Trophy between Britain and the United States.

Throughout the event there will be six more city teams competing from high-net worth financial cities, witnessed by those spectating in the park.

The spiritual home of polo since 1875, Hurlingham Park is the home where the first formal rules for the game were first drawn up.

There will be the Fulham Food Festival, pitch-side bars and gardens courtesy of Champagne Lanson and Fever-Tree, a new VIP area for up to 300 guests and dancing in the renowned Mahiki Tent.

Friday 7^th June 2024

International Friday at Hurlingham Park will see the England Team defend their Trophy from 2023 and there will be three city matches during the course of the afternoon. This kick-start event is sponsored by Northern Data Group and presented by City A.M.

Saturday 8^th June 2024

Ladies Day presented by SheerLuxe will focus on the celebrations with opulent attires to boot. Dancing in the Mahiki Tent watching from prime locations in the Lanson Champagne Garden are all part of the festival for this spectacular event.

Sunday 9^th June 2024

This remarkable family day is packed full of festivities from London’s largest kids’ party to kids’ games including how to play polo with the Little Hooves Kids’ Club. This is a pitch invading day guaranteed to lure a family to the prospect of fun.

The afternoon sees off something for the grown-ups with Trophies awarded and a Mahiki Party to finish off the celebrations.

Further Information

Never has there been such an array of culture at Chestertons Polo in the Park. Each year tries to beat the activities of the last to create a satisfying festival in Fulham.

To book tickets and find out more information please visit:  https://www.polointheparklondon.com/

From 18^th to 21^st April 2024 there will be a retrospective on how to make an art form from growing plants in the city.

The inaugural show will be set at the Depot Mayfield in Manchester as the Royal Horticultural Society hits its 220-year anniversary.

From how to grow healthy houseplants to growing in hard to fit places, this opens as an opportunity to explore the country’s mass of urban spaces.

Manchester Cloud Gardener Jason Williams will feature his mantra of how to make city spaces greener with a fitting of four balconies facing north, south, east and west. A design brought about through a partnership with students from Manchester Metropolitan University’s Rise programme, with a maximum budget of £500.

Chelsea Flower Show’s medal-winners GrowTropicals endeavour to teach how to cultivate suitable plants in shady environments. While others may prefer the light of sunny spots on windowsills.

Amanda Grimes, a grower from the Midlands, is at the show with exhibits of Pop Culture Planting with Punk Rockery and 24-Hour Party Planting, an installation giving inspiration to get stuck in and to develop an art form out of planting.

According to Lex Falleyn, the show manager of the RHS Urban Show, “Urban Gardening is diverse and dynamic and the inaugural RHS Urban Show is an exciting opportunity to explore the important role gardening plays in greening up cities.”

Tickets can be purchased on this link: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-urban-show

Opened in January 2024, the spa offers male and female grooming salons, and eight treatment rooms with gazebos and outdoor baths. 

Celebrating the peace of the outdoors, the spa is designed to bring the outside in on 

the Ummahat Island in Saudi Arabia. Outdoor cabins, open windows and pavilions are accompanied by the fragrances of Oud, and the sound of Arabian music.   

The design is a paradigm of the red sea, with jelly fish glass chandeliers and walls covered by blue patterns resembling the shapes of red sea corals.  

Treatments are exclusively rich with opulence. There are options of prescribed treatment ingredients of crushed diamonds, orchid stems, or a golden sensory awakening with a Rhassoul Body mask and 24kt Gold Hot Stone Massage, among many of the choices in this shrine. 

 Chakra balancing massages accompany yoga lessons in the yoga pavilion situated by the spa. 

This resort is to be reached only by chartered boat or seaplane. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, this makes a narrative for exquisite living. 

St Regis Hotels and Resorts is part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands. To book visit www.marriott.com. 

The V&A collaborates with supermodel Naomi Campbell to celebrate her 40-year career as a supermodel.

Showing prints from her campaigns to highlighting her extensive wardrobe and collections of haute couture fashion houses and the V&A’s own archive collection, the exhibition will be displayed from 22nd June 2024 to 6th April 2025.

The designs of Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni and Donatella Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, and those towering platforms from her Vivienne Westwood 1993 catwalk fall will all be on display among with many more.

Campbell, a known activist has taken her inspiration from public figures including Nelson Mandela to embrace action and change. She has been at the front for the Vogue Italia ‘Black Issue’ 2007 and has campaigned for The Diversity Coalition since 2013.

She has walked the walk since been spotted as a schoolgirl by agent Beth Boldt while shopping with friends, aged 15.

By the age of 17 she has moved to New York, been on the cover of Vogue and was modelling in catwalk shows in London, Paris, Milan and New York.

Campbell’s earliest covers include being the first black model on the cover of Vogue Paris, by Patrick Demarchelier in August 1988.

From the early 1990s Campbell has been known as a supermodel, one of the most high-profile models in the world. Tickets are now available at the V&A and can be found on this link: NAOMI In Fashion – Exhibition at V&A South Kensington · V&A (vam.ac.uk)