Celebration Details

Tove and I are looking forward to welcoming you to my 70th birthday celebrations! Everything you need to know ahead of your arrival is  outlined below:

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Location: De Vere Wokefield Estate, Goodboy's Lane, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3AE. Please find a link here to the hotel's website.

Timings: Outdoor Activities 11:45 - 16:00 | Party 19:00 - 01:00

Contact Information: If you have any challenges or further questions, please contact me on +44 (0)7966 430858. 

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Outdoor Activities

If you are joining us for the outdoor activities, please arrive at 11:45 at GRA’s Outdoor Centre. The activities will end at 16:00. The Centre is well signposted in the grounds of the hotel. Please leave your cars at one of the hotel car parks and walk down the hill to the Centre.

See a link here to a map of the site or go to: www.gra.uk.com/wokefield-estate 
 
Our team will be on hand to organise the activities. Depending on demand, the activities on offer are: Woodland Laser Combat, Archery, Low Ropes and High Ropes. Approx. 40 people have signed up so far. 
 
There will be one form to fill out before we can allow you to participate in the activities. Everything is ‘Challenge by Choice’ and our team’s primary concern is your safety. Please wear trainers and outdoor clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty and bring light layers in case it’s cold. For those travelling in from Norway and Spain, we can provide waterproofs and additional layers as required.

For more information on what to wear/bring and how to find us, please click here. There will be complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits available. Please don’t drink any alcohol before you arrive.

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The Party

The party will start at 19:00 and finish at 1:00am. It will be taking place in the hotel's Mansion House. There will be a barn dance band, disco, buffet, and bar.

Dress Code: Smart casual and whatever you feel comfortable in for dancing.

Hotel Check-in: You can check into the Mansion House from 15:00. When you arrive at the estate, take a left at first roundabout, then follow the road around to the right past the main hotel and park your car in one of the large car parks on the right-hand side. You can make your way to the front entrance of the Mansion House on foot along the path.

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Travel to London

For people wishing to travel to London, the local train station is Mortimer and there are regular trains via Reading to London. Journey time from Mortimer to Paddington is approx. 1 hour. Taxis to Mortimer Station can be booked directly with the hotel.

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Golf

For anyone wishing to play golf, there is an 18-hole golf course and driving range on-site. You will need to book tee times etc. in advance directly with the hotel. To find out more or to book, please click here.