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My kids are wanting to start arranging a family get together to celebrate a 70th birthday in March and Ruby Wedding in June. We have floated the idea of having a joint celebration around April/May. Looking for ideas.


Family is wide spread - one daughter and family in Harlow (no car) Ages ranging from 11- 45.

One daughter in Orpington - (car) 'children' 18 and 23.

Daughter Durrington West Sussex children 6 and 8. (car)


Could be around 20 of us (maximum) if all the grandchildren and great grandchildren come.


We are happy to pay cost of overnight stay at a moderately priced hotel if necessary. Ideas for venues which could provide meals for a wide age range. Preferably out of London but with good transport links for non car drivers. Would need to be a weekend, weekend self catering cottage etc with at least 7 bedrooms - near a good restaurant could be considered.


Daughter says venues for next March are being booked up now so we need to get sorted before Xmas. Any ideas/suggestions please.

Can recommend the Olde Bell in Hurley


Great pub, with great food...but is a bit more than a posh pub as has extensive gardens, a number of different private annexes (i.e. like a barn) for pvt events too. Younger kids can run around in gardens and explore the various nooks and crannies, and also, whole family can enjoy a pre-or post lunch walk along the Thames into Marlow fairly easily


Accommodation ranges from fancy large rooms in the original pub building to more functional rooms in a new annexe across the road. Not sure how pricey they are these days as been a couple of years since we went.


Plenty of car parking, but those without a car might need a cab from Marlow or Maidenhead stations.





https://www.theoldebell.co.uk/about-us/explore-the-olde-bell/

The Old Bell looks good but unfortunately being off the M4 it would be a difficult journey by car for most of us. I used to work in Maidenhead many years ago and commuted to East Dulwich every weekend by car.


Would consider Kent/parts of Surrey/ Sussex

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