Artisans at Escot Spring Fair 2026
We’re delighted to welcome back the Artisans at Escot Craft Fair to Escot House. The Spring Fair takes place on Saturday March 21st from 10am to 4pm. Around 30 artisans will be showcasing their work, from jewellery and ceramics to candles and chocolate. The Escot catering team will be creating some delicious treats to tempt […]
Mud, laughter and team spirit
When the clocks go back and the chill starts to set in, it’s tempting to keep your team tucked away indoors. But here’s a radical thought. What if a bit of mud, laughter, and fresh country air were exactly what your business needs this season? Autumn and early winter are brilliant times to shake off […]
Looking for a venue for your craft fair?
Over the years, Escot House been booked as a venue for plenty of different events, from conferences and seminars, to weddings, location shoots, private parties and banquets – while the Estate grounds play host to music festivals, sporting events, team building, charity runs and more. There’s a lot of warmth and history at Escot, which […]
Keeping Escot House looking good
Everyone knows there are different types of venue to choose from. Choices range from super modern purpose built buildings to older properties, like Escot House. Each offers a different experience, suiting different businesses. At Escot, for example, delegates and guests frequently mention the convenience of the location and plentiful free parking, plus the peace of […]
Why you should consider holding your conference at a rural manor house
There’s sometimes much too much hustle and bustle around the city – so there’s something undeniably charming about escaping to the tranquillity of a country manor house for a conference or seminar. Here you’ll find a unique blend of comfort, elegance, and peace that can make your event a truly memorable experience. Here are a […]
Everybody loves mud!
We’ve been taking a look at some of the photos in our events image library, and we suddenly realised how many pics we’ve got of people getting muddy. And enjoying it… There are always events taking place in the muddier seasons, early spring and in the autumn. For example, cyclo cross races where it’s definitely […]
Escot Estate – perfect for events!
2022 is an incredibly busy year for events at Escot – and what a mixture we’re having! As well as weddings, conferences and team building days, the parkland is the perfect place for private, public and fundraising events. This last weekend saw the wonderful Rainbow Run come to the park – hundreds of energetic folk […]
A right proper knees-up
When you’re celebrating something special the ideal thing is to throw a big party for your friends and family. But then the question is, where to hold your party? How big is your house? Will it offer enough space for all the guests you want to invite – or will your party turn into a […]
Why choose a Celebrant for your funeral service?
For some, a funeral service feels most comforting when conducted by a member of the clergy at a religious location. For others, religion was not the strongest influence in their loved one’s life and would like their passing to be marked in a secular way. This is where a Celebrant can step in. Many people […]
Contemporary vs Characterful
In the world of conferences, the choice of venues can be mind boggling. Here in the South West we have an abundance of great venues. Each one has its own worth, So, what are some of the things you need to consider when you’re thinking about hiring a conference venue? Capacity Size matters; if yours […]
Our commitment to the Estate – forestry
Woodland has multiple assets – for the planet – acting as a carbon sink and diverse habitat for a plethora of biodiversity. Landscape, amenity, sporting and commercial interests follow. In England woodlands are either owned and managed by the state (Forestry Commission) or the private sector including individual landowners, charities and business investors. Timber crops […]
Birthdays, anniversaries and a good old-fashioned knees-up
Escot recently hosted a diamond wedding anniversary that was a little special. The couple’s daughters had both married at Escot, so we were thrilled that they wanted to celebrate with us again. Finding a venue for a milestone wedding anniversary, an 18th or 21st birthday party or a big family gathering can be a headache. […]
