The next Daffodil Weekend is on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March 2010 11am - 5pm (42nd event)
Daffodil weekend is a traditional village fête-come flower festival, with open gardens, craft and home-produce stalls, music and rural entertainments and much, much more! Further details of the weekend's events are listed below.
Find out more about the history of Daffodil weekend and the charitable organisations it supports.
Displays and entertainment
Heavy horses giving dray rides
Children’s entertainment (Magic shows, Bouncy castle, Face
painting, Under 5's play area)
May pole dancing
Sheep dogs working
Working smithy
Live birds of prey (static display - the Raptor
Foundation)
Steam traction engine (see EATES
website)
Stalls & open gardens
Many gardens open
Historic buildings
Arts and craft stalls & demonstrations
Produce, plant and charity stalls
Music
Perse School Swing Band (Sat)
Jazz Trio (Sun)
Red Lion Folk
Club
Organ recitals
Violin Recitals
Church bell ringing
Morris dancing
Thriplow School choir
Buskers at the school
Food & drink
Barbecue (incl veg)
Hog roast & jacket potatoes
Home-baked cakes, hot drinks
Sandwiches
American pancakes
"Humble spud" Smoothie & Juice bar
Village shop - Curry and refreshments
Green Man pub - pub food &
drink, snacks & BBQ
Prices
On the day
Adults: £5.50 Children: £2.50 (under school age
free)
In advance
Coaches and minibuses must book in advance - prices and further information
Parties of 20 or more (not coming by coach or minibus) can book in advance - prices and further information
Entrance fee includes car parking and admission to all
attractions. Dogs on leads are allowed.
Location
Thriplow is 8 miles south of Cambridge, a mile or so from Junction 10 on the M11 and just off the A505 between Duxford and Royston. See Streetmap or google maps
The organisers reserve the right to alter any details posted here if
necessary.
Enquiries
Daffodil Weekend, 31 Sheralds Croft Lane, Thriplow,
Royston, Herts SG8 7RB
Tel/Fax: 01763 208538 Email:
Proceeds from Daffodil Weekend are distributed by the Daffodil
Weekend Trust to a nominated charity (2009: Cam-Mind) and to charitable organisations within the village
[see previous charities].
