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★ CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE — RSVP NOW ★Kindly respond at your earliest convenience so we can cater adequately for your hobbit-sized appetite.
NOT AFFILIATED WITH TOLKIEN ESTATE / NEW LINE CINEMAThe party will be in the beautiful outdoor setting of Hollands Farm just outside of Oxford. There's plenty of overnight camping space or campervan parking available.
We'll be hanging out, enjoying the grounds, setting-up camp, playing music and so forth from mid-morning. Please come and join as much as you'd like.
The main evening event will be in the Woodland Tipi from 5pm until midnight. This is a large covered space. It is open on one side though and it will likely get cold once the sun goes down so bring layers (coats, blankets, hats)! We will have firepits to warm you up too.
Booze (beer, wine, gin, pop) and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP as soon as you can so we can make sure we've got enough.
At around midnight we'll move to the Parlour (details below) for the afterparty with no curfew.
Camping is directly on-site and the venue is a 15 to 20 min taxi to Oxford so you can retire to your hobbit-hole whenever you like.
The next day, we'll provide second-breakfast in the Parlour - likely around 10am onwards. You're welcome to stay on site as long as you'd like on Sunday.
Hollands Farm
Great Milton
Oxfordshire
OX44 7NR
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★ OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS ★The venue is 15–20 minutes by taxi from Oxford. Overnight camping is available directly on site — no need to retreat to your hobbit-hole until you are ready.
Sunday 17th May: Second Breakfast shall be served in The Prancing Pony from around 10am. You are welcome to remain on site as long as you wish. Mellow DJs shall likely perform until mid-afternoon.
Can I bring the kids?
Yes all welcome, just be aware there is water on the site (see "The Lasher" below). So please keep them safe and out of trouble!
But I don't even believe in Gandal. Do I have to dress up?
No - please wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Or make it a cross-over episode and pick your own fancy-dress theme.
Why didn't they just fly to Mt Doom on the eagles in the first place?
Oh yeah, good point. Urm.
Well shall we pretend it's just a generic medieval theme instead? Or like He-Man or something?
Can I bring my own food, booze, etc
Yes - of course - whatever you want. We'll have freshwater available on site too.
What about bathrooms
There'll be toilets but no showers.
After all, why not... Why shouldn't I keep it?
I think you should leave the ring behind, Bilbo. Is that so hard?
(AKA: The Woodland Tipi)
The main evening event shall be held in the magnificent Woodland Tipi — known in the ancient texts as Mirkwood. This grand covered structure sits open on one side, and the cool night air of Oxfordshire shall freely circulate from 5pm until midnight.
Dress warmly, brave adventurer. Bring coats, blankets, and hats. Firepits shall be lit to warm your hobbit-feet. Booze, wine, gin, pop, and dinner shall be provided by the Fellowship.
MIRKWOOD — INTERIOR VIEW [UNOFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH]
MIRKWOOD — EXTERIOR [DEFINITELY NOT MORDUR]
At around midnight, the Fellowship shall relocate to The Prancing Pony (see below) for the after-party. No curfew. You may retire to your hobbit-hole whenever you wish — the venue is a 15–20 minute taxi from Oxford.
(AKA: The Parlour — No Curfew)
From the venue:
Our Parlour Bar is housed within a charming converted dairy parlour. It's a speakeasy, so “shhhhh” tell only your best friends! As you enter through the old wash bay, slide back the old dairy door complete with its peephole, you enter a timeless world with an eclectic array of curiosities offering a feast for the eyes. It's a gentlemans club with a rural and eclectic twist.
THE PRANCING PONY — SPEAKEASY ESTABLISHMENT [SHHHH]
(AKA: The Lasher — Historic Millpond — Est. 18th Century — Kayaks Available)
From the venue:
Nestled in the heart of the farm lies The Lasher, a charming millpond with a rich history dating back to the 18th century. Born from the workings of the Cuddesdon Mill, just a short 600-metre stroll downstream, this tranquil waterside treasure owes its existence to the once bustling mill wheel, governed by installed sluice gates.
Although it may show the signs of time, The Lasher's idyllic beauty remains untouched. Its rustic charm makes it a spectacular spot for all your festivities. What could be better than throwing a party, firing up a barbeque, or spreading out a picnic blanket beside its serene waters?
For those with an adventurous spirit, it's an enticing spot for a night under the stars with a camping trip. And for memorable photos, The Lasher offers a picturesque sanctuary for capturing those perfect shots. Come visit us, and experience the magic of The Lasher!
RIVENDELL (THE LASHER) — MILLPOND OF CONSIDERABLE SCENIC BEAUTY