Evesham

£299—Gin-tasting event & Glynn Purnell-hosted dinner

The Wood Norton
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Why We Love This Deal

Join chef Glynn Purnell, winner of the "Great British Menu", for dinner at his Fleur de Lys Restaurant in The Wood Norton hotel. The celebrated chef is hosting an overnight event just for Travelzoo members in collaboration with Hentony Gin of Evesham. The historic property was once a royal hunting lodge and a country home for the exiled Duc d'Orleans. It is set in the Vale of Evesham between the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills.

What's Included

  • This Travelzoo exclusive event takes place on Sunday 29 November, 2026 and 31 January, 2027. You will receive:
    • Overnight accommodation in a Pear Tree Classic room, with full English breakfast, for two
    • A guided gin tasting session in partnership with Hentony Gin of Evesham
    • A pre-dinner glass of prosecco each
    • A 3-course dinner, hosted by chef Glynn Purnell
  • Upgrade to a Hall Executive room for an extra £20, a Hall Queen room for £30, a Hall Feature room for £125, or a Suite for £175, payable direct to the hotel

99%
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"This experience was well organised and exceptional value. The food was good quality well presented and tasted excellent. The Q&A session with Glynn was very interesting and informative."
gillian
2 May, 2026 - Orpington, UK
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More Reasons to Go

  • Chef Glynn Purnell is a familiar face on television, known for his appearances on "Saturday Kitchen" and "Great British Menu". His eponymous restaurant in Birmingham was awarded a Michelin star in 2008.
  • Hentony is a premium small-batch gin made in Evesham. The tasting will include a classic G&T and a full serve from their range.
  • The Grade II-listed site was the last home of Prince Philippe, a pretender to the throne of France. Given its remote location, it became a BBC broadcasting centre during WWII. It has a special connection with the "Doctor Who" franchise.
  • The interiors include French features like intricate oak panelling and garden-facing window seats. The fleur-de-lys pattern has been used extensively throughout.
  • The market town of Evesham is 10 minutes' drive away. The Round Evesham Walk takes you past historic sites and along River Avon.
Purchase your Travelzoo voucher and call Grace Ibbotson on 01386 765 611 (available Monday–Friday 9:30am–4:30pm) or email grace@thewoodnorton.com to make your booking. Inform her of any dietary requirements and your preference of gin-tasting session. Gin tasting will be offered in two groups, 4:30–5:30pm and 6–7pm, subject to availability. The pre-dinner prosecco will be served in the main bar at 7:15pm, followed by dinner at 7:45pm. Beverages to accompany dinner will be available for purchase. Dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking.

No children or pets are permitted as part of this deal. There is free parking at the property. This voucher is for a date-specific event and is therefore non-refundable.

Subject to availability. Must be used by two people in one visit. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value or cash back. Vouchers are limited and may therefore sell out at any time. Menu items are subject to change. Over-18s only. This offer was published on 15 July, 2026. The photos displayed are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the package. If you experience any difficulties booking, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance at service_uk@travelzoo.com.

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When You Can Go

29 Nov, 2026 & 31 Jan, 2027

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99%
Enjoyed This
(72 Member Ratings)
Ratings & reviews reflect verified member feedback for The Wood Norton over the past 15 months.
4.6 Ambiance
4.6 Location
4.5 Rooms
4.7 Quality of Service
4.5 Value for the Money
4.7 Ease of Booking
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Enjoyed Most
Overall OK because I was with friends & the meal with Glynn Purnell was good. Th3 hotel was disappointing!
Other Comments
Disappointing ! We (3 of us paid to have a double room each) paid extra for room in the hall £20 per night, extra £20 for a session in the pool/spa we also paid for an extra night before the event . We were originally allocated rooms overlooking the car park and asked to move to a room with a view over the lawns. One of our party of 3 had a room with no hot water in shower for both nights!! Whilst we enjoyed the special meal with Glynn Purnell the hotel was VERY disappointing! We were allocated room on the top floor it was like being in the attic, even the decor and wall paper in the corridors was different to the rest of the hotel! Rooms we were given over looked to car par we had to
Louise 06 May, 2026 Swansea, UK
Enjoyed Most
This experience was well organised and exceptional value. The food was good quality well presented and tasted excellent. The Q&A session with Glynn was very interesting and informative.
Other Comments
It was also interesting to talk to the two representatives from travel zoo, who coincidentally were sitting next to us at dinner.
gillian 02 May, 2026 Orpington, UK
Enjoyed Most
We chose to upgrade to a room in the house, which was beautiful. Dinner was really good, although I heard some diners complaining that allergens weren't obvious on the menu. Breakfast was a little disappointing, in particular the buffet. We'd expected something a little more extensive and more in keeping with the gourmet experience. The pastries, for example, were no different to what you'd see in a chain hotel. Parking is an issue and perhaps that could be made clearer at booknig.
Joanne 29 Apr, 2026 South Croydon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Room was rather faded but clean. Reception rooms were delightful. The wind was up so the noise of the string wiping the flagpole was particularly irritating!
Other Comments
The meal was interesting and the chef talk was fun but as always with these events delayed.
Catherine 24 Apr, 2026 Gerrards Cross, UK
Enjoyed Most
Room not ready when we arrived, but no problem waiting on this. Food very good & excellent that Glynn Purnell came out to do a Q & A afterwards, which was very interesting.
Other Comments
Hotel rooms a little tired looking.
David 24 Apr, 2026 Faringdon, UK
Enjoyed Most
Fabulous food and hotel.
Sarah 24 Apr, 2026 Telford, UK
Enjoyed Most
The hotel was lovely, breakfast very good.
Other Comments
The Evening with Glynn Purnell was excellent, the food was exceptional and he was a super after dinner speaker.
Patricia 24 Apr, 2026
Other Comments
Our bedroom was very cold. A heater was brought up to us. When we went down to dinner, and returned the room again was stone cold, apart from the room everything else was good
Anthony 24 Apr, 2026 Stourbridge, UK
Enjoyed Most
We really enjoyed our stay at the Wood Norton, we were there for the Glynn Purnell dinner and it was an excellent night, highly recommended.
Gary 24 Apr, 2026 Wendover, UK
Enjoyed Most
Loverly old building in need of some attention. Excellent food in the restaurant but the dinning room decor was not quite on a par with the food.
edward 23 Apr, 2026

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