Your East Midlands Wedding - Page number 51 - October/November 2021 (Issue 46)

FLOWERS 51 HEN AND STAG SHAKE IT UP Why not try something a bit different and try a cocktail making experience while creating some popular drinks? Manhattan34 is the perfect location for this, and the welcoming staff will ensure everyone has a great time. Situated in Leicester, the bar is inspired by the end of the Prohibition in 1934 and offers a new flavour to the East Midlands. The expert mixologists will help guests create the perfect cocktails to enjoy. Check out: https://manhattan34.com CHOCOHOLICS For all the chocolate lovers out there, why not consider taking part in a chocolate-making experience? Studio Chocolate in Nottingham is perfect for hen parties, which are full of fizz, fun and plenty of sweet treats. Up to 16 loved ones can get involved and the talented Le Cordon Bleu-trained chocolatier Ellie will lead the way and help guests create delicious treats. Check out: www.studio-chocolate.co.uk AFTERNOON TEA For couples looking for time to indulge, afternoon tea is the perfect option. Surrounded by two acres of tranquil gardens set in a beautiful woodland, The Dower House Hotel is an elegant and intimate country house hotel that’s full of character and charm. Built at the end of the 19 th -century, this exquisite Edwardian house retains all its original features, whether business or leisure. The attentive service guests will receive from the friendly and experienced team at The Dower House Hotel is second to none. The venue’s stunning garden views, crackling-log fires and charming surroundings make this a truly wonderful afternoon tea experience and it's just perfect for an elegant and refined hen or stag party. Enjoy the impressive range of freshly baked scones, pastries, cakes and finger sandwiches along with their wide selection of teas. For a more celebratory afternoon, why not upgrade to a glass or two of prosecco or champagne with the afternoon tea. This experience is served Monday to Saturday from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, Sunday 3 pm to 5 pm; pre-booking is required. To book Afternoon Tea at The Dower House Hotel, contact the team on info@the-dowerhousehotel.co.uk or call 01526 352 588. There really is no sweeter way to spend an afternoon in the picturesque Woodhall Spa. Check out: www.dowerhousehotel.co.uk CHEERS! Some couples worry about mixing family and friends together, so break the ice with a wine-tasting experience. This popular activity is a great way for people to try different wines and expand their knowledge about different flavours, smells and how it’s made. Nestled in Nottinghamshire, Hanwell Wine Estate is a second-generation family-run vineyard that first opened back in the 1970s. The company offers a vineyard experience tour and wine-tasting service, that starts with a welcoming drink (a glass of wine, tea or coffee) followed by a briefing of the venue’s history. Guests are then taken for a tour around the vineyard before they try six local wines. Check out: www.hanwellwine.co.uk FOOD FOR THOUGHT www.gett yimages.co.uk www.gett yimages.co.uk SIZZLING DISHES Get loved ones together to take part in a fun cooking class and whip up some tasty dishes. Manor Farm Cookery School will feel like a home away from home with the outstanding chefs who take their time to teach the class every trick of the book. All ingredients are provided and this hand-on experience is the ideal way to show off any cooking skills! Check out: www.manorfarmcookeryschool.co.uk www.gett yimages.co.uk www.gett yimages.co.uk