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CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS AT HOLKHAM’S COUNTRY FAIR

July 13thNORFOLK

Situated within the beautiful surroundings of the Holkham Estate, Holkham Country Fair celebrates the British countryside with a fun-packed two days of Grand Ring entertainment, showground events to watch or get involved in, and over 100 trade stands for foodies and shoppers. Visitors can enjoy a weekend of countryside pursuits, rural crafts, displays, delicious food from local producers and performances.

The Country Fair prides itself on an array of Grand Ring entertainment and Showground events including –

    • • The Red Arrows* – Taking centre stage on Sunday afternoon displaying their trademark close formations and precision flying for the first time at the Holkham Country Fair, representing the speed, agility and precision of the RAF

• Dzhigitovka! – The Way of the Cossack Warrior – The Dzhigits of the Cossack people are legendary warriors, masters of the Shashka sword in knife throwing and pistol shooting. The Dzhigits’ will wow and amaze visitors with their horsemanship, precision and skill in a fast-paced stunt riding extravaganza

• Jump4Heroes Extreme Human Flight Team – Dropping into the arena with smoke trailing and flags flying will be Jump4Heroes, the Royal British Legion Extreme Human Flight Team. All serving or former members of the Army, Jump4Heroes support charities which help the Armed Forces

Guests will also have the chance to see falconry demonstrations, gundog displays, historic car parades, British Scurry and Driving trials and mounted games. Around the Showground animal lovers will be spoilt for choice with donkey rides, birds of prey, ferrets and even the chance to meet some exotic animals. Watch, learn and acquire skills and knowledge in Countryman‘s Walk including pole lathe turning, blacksmith‘s crafts, willow weaving and more. Take aim and fire with the chance to try clay pigeon shooting, archery, crossbows, catapults and air rifles. The Children‘s Vintage Fairground will keep younger visitors entertained with Galloping Horses, Helter Skeler, Chairs-O-Planes and the Ferris Wheel, and new for 2017 is the 60m zip wire ride – suitable for all ages.  At the new Woodforde’s Food Village, visitors can meet artisan food producers and enjoy a selection of local produce including cheeses, pies and chocolates.

* Weather conditions permitting. (All activities, especially those in the air, are subject to weather conditions)

HOW: Gates open at 9am. Gate prices: Saturday/ Sunday: £18, children under 15 enter for free. Tickets are valid for one day only, for multiple day entry please purchase the appropriate number of tickets. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Tickets are available on the following website: holkhamcountryfair.ticketsrv.co.uk

 

For more information please visit: www.holkham.co.uk/events/whats-on

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SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

February 2nd

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

SIBBJÄNS ARRIVES ON GOTLAND, SWEDEN

A REGENERATIVE FARM STAY SHAPED BY SEASONS, FRIENDSHIP AND CRAFTSMANSHIP

Sweden

Sibbjäns began quietly, the combined dream of Jonas Nordlander and Sanna Rönn, who with close friends and many meaningful couples Pontus and Kina Zeidler share a life between Stockholm and Gotland. Over the past four years, they have steadily transformed this former horse farm into a regenerative stay that feels singular to anywhere else in Scandinavia.

After a soft opening in 2025 for friends and family, the farm stay now enters 2026 as its first full season, opening more intentionally to a like-minded global community drawn to nature, food, and thoughtful design.

 

A PLACE TO REST

 

22 individually designed rooms sit across the Hotel and ‘The Bunkhouse,’ each named after important women in the family and among their friends. Adorned with classic Scandi touches of sheepskin throws, limewashed walls, soft palettes, and contemporary art, the spaces are designed for comfort.

Buildings are framed by wildflowers and constructed using traditional methods, much of the work completed by hand, with local craftsmanship central to the process. Architect Maja Berg has been a key contributor, working alongside Erik Larsson, a Master of Gotlandic Craft Heritage, who built some of the original buildings himself and continues to pass on traditional building knowledge to the next generation.

THE KITCHEN FOLLOWS THE FARM

At the heart of Sibbjäns is a working farm home to hens, Mangalitza pigs, horses, and sheep, with agriculture guiding both the kitchen and the guest experience.

In the gardens, lead gardener and local Karin Winarve brings a quiet hand to what thrives here across meadows, vegetable beds, and fruit-growing plots. Produce is grown on-site and harvested seasonally, forming the backbone of a true farm-to-table approach—one that pauses entirely during the winter months when the land rests.

 

EXPERIENCES & ‘VIKING WELLNESS’

New for the 2026 season, wellbeing at Sibbjäns is restorative rather than prescriptive. Inspired by Nordic traditions and the physicality of outdoor life, the evolving wellness offering includes:

  • A hand-built yoga barn

  • A wood-fired sauna

  • An outdoor gym

  • Recreational spaces

  • The beginnings of what will become one of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts.

The surrounding landscape invites guests to engage with nature on its own terms, from cycling or horse riding across open farmland to kitesurfing along Gotland’s windswept coastline (widely regarded as one of the finest spots in Europe for the sport). This is ‘Viking wellness’ in spirit—elemental, grounding, and quietly transformative.

 

SWEDEN’S ‘SUNSHINE ISLAND’

Gotland is Sweden’s sunniest destination, known for its distinctive light, limestone landscapes, and strong ‘right to roam’ ethos. Open from Easter through to Christmas and closed entirely during the dark winter months, Sibbjäns follows the natural calendar rather than resisting it.

Reaching it is part of the journey:

  • A short flight from Stockholm to the island’s capital of Visby, followed by a drive across the island.

  • A ferry crossing that reinforces the sense of arrival somewhere distinct and deliberately unhurried.

  • For those preferring a more direct approach, arrival by helicopter is also possible.

At its core, Sibbjäns remains a place for friends old and new built slowly, grounded in nature, and designed to endure.

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

November 5th

BRENNERS PARK-HOTEL & SPA REOPENS AFTER LANDMARK RENOVATION

A New Chapter Begins as Europe’s Legendary Grand Hotel Returns

Alive with the Spirit of the Black Forest and the Cultural Pulse of Baden-Baden

Germany

Following a meticulous two-year transformation, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the original grande dame of the Oetker Hotels portfolio, proudly reopens its doors – ushering in a revitalised era of timeless hospitality and contemporary finesse.
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