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At the Dovecote

Make an occasion of it.

From tastings to long-table suppers, our events are intimate nights of local food, drink and good company, held under the beams of the barn. Seats are few, the welcome is warm, and every evening is one worth clearing a Saturday for.

What's on

Upcoming evenings.

Wine bottles and glasses set for a tasting at The Dovecote Barn

Wine tasting supper

Laithwaites & Dovecote Barn Wine Tasting

The Dovecote Barn, NG11 0AA

Our wine and food tasting evening celebrates our collaboration with Laithwaites wine to bring you great quality of wine to both our farm shop, and bistro. Join us as you get to taste 6 wines, alongside food pairings for a delightful autumn evening at The Dovecote.

  • Six wines to taste, served with food pairings
  • £34.95 per ticket
  • 35 places available
Santa eating breakfast with two children and an adult in the bistro at The Dovecote Barn, with presents on the table

Family Christmas event

Breakfast with Santa 2026

The Dovecote Barn, NG11 0AA

Make a little Christmas magic at The Dovecote Barn. Settle in for a festive family breakfast, a visit from Santa and a small gift to take home.

  • Breakfast with Santa meal included
  • £14.95 per child
  • Includes breakfast, Santa visit, gift, activity sheet
  • Adults reserve a free place online and pay for their breakfast on the day
The Dovecote Barn exterior on the farm at Barton-in-Fabis

Private hire

Host your own event

The Dovecote Barn, NG11 0AA

Host your own event at the Dovecote Barn, the perfect location for staff meetings, coffee mornings, and other events you wish to host.

  • Hosting up to 100 people
  • Event Hire from FREE (minimum spend required)
  • Catering packages available

Look back

Previous evenings.

A Gasman Brews tasting hosted by Bryn

Beer tasting supper

Gasman Brews Beer Tasting

The Dovecote Barn, NG11 0AA

Gasman Brews brought six village-brewed beers to the barn for a four-course tasting supper hosted by Bryn himself. Thank you to everyone who joined us.