Jon
Michael
Jon
Michael
August 10, 2024
us liking each other
Weekend Festivities
Friday, August 9, 2024
Welcome to Fawlty Towers
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Casual
Arrivals from 3pm with Cream Tea; drinks & dinner from 6pm. Wander the property and enjoy cream teas and cheddar from the farm. Two roasts for dinner: one hog, the other Jon and Michael. Trivia and a campfire as a nightcap.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Jon vs. Michael: A Field Day
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Casual, Sport or Swimwear
All are welcome for croquet, boules, French cricket, and more. You will score points for Spouse A or Spouse B, and it is important that Spouse A win. Light lunch served. Changing rooms available.
Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast & Reception
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Garden Attire: colorful, sundresses, florals; hats and fascinators encouraged
Ceremony to be followed by Wedding Breakfast and Dancing
After Party, sponsored by dWorld
Sat, Aug 10, 2024, 11:00 pm - Sun, Aug 11, 2024, 4:00 am
Sunday, August 11, 2024
God Save the Queens
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Casual, Sport- or Swimwear
Resurrect with a Full English, massages, and pool and jacuzzi time. Relax and enjoy the place until 3 PM.
Traveling to Somerset
Flight
London Heathrow (LHR)
2h 40m train or 2h drive (on the left!)
Flight
Bristol (BRS)
1h 45m train or 1h drive
Flight
Gatwick (LGW)
3h 30m train or 3h drive
Train
Train from London
The nearest station to the venue is Castle Cary (10m drive); you migh also consider Sherborne (20m). London Paddington to Castle Cary: 1h 40m to 2h 30m depending on itinerary, approximately once every two hours. Paddington can be reached in as little as 15m from London Heathrow via the Heathrow Express. You might consider a slightly longer but less expensive trip on the brand-new Elizabeth Line. (For the truly brave, you can take a coach to Reading and board the train to Castle Cary there, but it won't save you much time.) More information at heathrow.com/transport-and-directions. You can also travel direct from London Waterloo to the beautiful town of Sherborne (2h 20m, leaves once an hour), from which it is about twenty minutes by taxi to North Cadbury Court. If you are comfortable taking a longer taxi ride, then there are much more frequent train services to Bath Spa (1h15m from Paddington, every 30 minutes). From Bath it is a 1h drive to North Cadbury.
Travel Note
Booking Trains
You can book a train from any airport to North Cadbury and take a short cab ride to the venue. Consult National Rail to plan journeys throughout the UK. Like flights, trains in the UK are priced based on demand so it is wise to book early. The nearest station to the venue is Castle Cary (10m drive), you may also look into Sherborne (20m) or Yeovil (25m).
Travel Note
Parking & Taxis
Free parking is available at the venue As taxi service is limited, be sure to book a car in advance from the station to North Cadbury Court. Bookings can be made by contacting one of these local providers: Yeovil Radio Cabs (nearest to venue) yeovilradiocabs.co.uk (0)1935 426666 info@yeovilradiocabs.co.uk Craig’s Taxi (0)7563 612473 craigstaxi@hotmail.com Village Cabs (0)1458 748748 villagecabs.me Anzford Cars – Sarah Adams anzfordcars.com (0)7831 249441 anzfordcars@btinternet.com Elite – Nikki Shepard elite-connections.co.uk (0)7566 855007 eliteconnectionsuk@outlook.com Note: from a US cell phone dial, 01144 before the number, dropping the zero in parentheses
House Or Rental
List of Places to Stay
Somerset is quite busy in the summertime and many of the nearby accommodations have only a few rooms, so consult this list early in your travel planning.
Explore Southwest England
The Catash Inn
Well-reviewed pub next to the venue, serving local fare and drinks
Stonehenge
38m from North Cadbury on the A303, the main road to and from London.
The Jurassic Coast
This 95-mile long stretch of coastline in southern England is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms. We recommend stops in the cute seaside towns of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth, and the seaside walk from Beer to Branscombe, ending at the Masons Arms pub. About 1h from North Cadbury by car
Dartmoor National Park
Vast moorland 1h 30m from North Cadbury. Traditionally, Michael's family hazes new romantic partners by taking them on a winter walk across the moors. Jon cannot tell you much about this experience as it was too foggy to see even the rest of the family, let alone the scenery. It is one of Michael's favourite places.
Bath
Town famous for its -- you guessed it -- Roman baths 1h from North Cadbury If you have a car, you may wish to stop at nearby Axbridge and Wells (see below), both of which are charming, historic villages, and Cheddar Gorge.
Wells Cathedral & Bishops Palace
35 minutes from the venue, Wells Cathedral has been has been a sacred site beside springs of fresh water for over 1,000 years. The 12th-century building is a masterpiece. In the Nave the unique Scissor Arches are often mistaken as modern, but were a medieval solution (1338–48) to sinking tower foundations. The cathedral also has the second oldest continuously operating clock in the world. While you're there, make sure to see the the Bishop's Palace next door. Your National Trust pass will get you in, or pay the daily entry fee.
Other Notes
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Kids
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Kids are welcome except for the ceremony and reception. If this presents a barrier, please ask as limited childcare may be available.
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Screen Time
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Please keep phones and cameras tucked away. A professional photographer will capture us being in the moment together.
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Gifts
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Please no gifts. Your travel to our wedding is a significant and meaningful gift, and regardless we already have too much stuff.
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Packing List
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Colorful garden attire for the wedding ceremony and reception. Hats and fascinators are an English wedding tradition, especially for ladies. The rest of the weekend will be casual. There will be sports and swimming on offer so do plan accordingly. Southwest England's weather is famously... unpredictable. Plan for rain. Country walks are beautiful but can be muddy.
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National Trust Pass
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If you're travelling to the UK from overseas this year, buy a National Trust Touring Pass to enjoy entry to more than 300 historic places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sites include everything from historic houses to castles, gardens to parklands, coastline to woodland, film locations to the homes of famous artists, authors, politicians and aristocracy. See more and buy passes at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/membership/touring-pass
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Jet Lag Tips
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- Come to the UK early if you can - Gradually adjust your sleep schedule before you depart - Stay hydrated; avoid excess alcohol and caffeine - Landing in the UK late afternoon or early evening is best - Sleep on the plane - Don't nap when you arrive - force yourself to stay up until UK nighttime - Get lots of natural light - Exercise
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