Festive French Baking

Festive French Baking

10th Dec 2026 | A selection of sweet treats to take home to share with your family and friends

Christmas Bread Class

Christmas Bread Class

3rd Dec 2026 | Celebrate the festive season with a wonderful day of artisan bread making as you create a delicious selection of breads perfect for Christmas entertaining, gifting and sharing.

Pinocchio

Pinocchio

25th Nov 2026 -3rd Jan 2027 | Pinocchio gets himself in a lot of mischief whilst adventuring, and not everyone he meets has his best interests at heart.

Panettone Brioche and Limoncello Cream

Panettone Brioche and Limoncello Cream

24th Nov 2026 | Step into the holiday spirit with this joyful but simplified version of Italy’s most iconic festive bread!

Christmas Market

Christmas Market

23rd - 24th 2026 | The Retreat’s famous Christmas Market returns for a fifth year!

Artisan Christmas Fair Weekends

Artisan Christmas Fair Weekends

20th -22nd Nov 2026 | Two weekends of Christmas Fairs is back, where local artists, craftspeople and traders show and sell a variety of unique work

Unknown Vegetarian Dishes

Unknown Vegetarian Dishes

19th Nov 2026 | Unknown Vegetarian Dishes from the Middle East

Botanical Inks

Botanical Inks

14th Nov 2026 | Autumn Palette Botanical Inks

Christmas at Basildon Park

Christmas at Basildon Park

14Th Nov 2026 - 3rd Jan 2027 | This Christmas, they invite you to Basildon Park to experience all the magic of musicals throughout the festive season.

The Watermill Christmas Fair

The Watermill Christmas Fair

13th Nov 2026 | The Watermill Christmas Fair is back and packed full of gorgeous crafts, beautiful gifts and festive sparkle