Howbery Business Park

Howbery Business Park Thriving community of businesses. Public welcome in our Manor Café and lovely grounds. Meeting rooms for hire. Sports facilities and nursery.

Our Art in the Park competition is open to under 18s, with two age categories: ages 4-11 and ages 12-18.The winner in ea...
08/08/2026

Our Art in the Park competition is open to under 18s, with two age categories: ages 4-11 and ages 12-18.

The winner in each age group will receive a £50 prize each for themselves and £250 for their nominated school or youth group to spend on art supplies.

The theme is ‘Gardens for a changing climate’ and we invite artists to interpret how the effect of climate change will impact our gardens and how they will evolve and adapt.

The deadline for entries is 18 September 2026. Entrants aged 18 and under must create their artwork on a postcard measuring 148 x 105mm, which they can send via post to the Howbery Park Estate office or hand in at the Manor Café.

See https://howberypark.com/art/ for details.

This image includes some of the fantastic entries from last year’s competition.

We have places available on our ‘meet the bees’ workshop for families happening on Wednesday 12 August.This free event i...
07/08/2026

We have places available on our ‘meet the bees’ workshop for families happening on Wednesday 12 August.

This free event is a unique opportunity to see and learn about honeybees. With our expert beekeepers you’ll get up close to our hives where you’ll see the different type of bee – queen, drone and workers, and the honey capped in the frames.

Open to children age 8 and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the workshop. Bee suits provided.

Book your place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-bees-workshop-for-families-tickets-1983267681022?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please note, this activity is not suitable for anyone who has required medical attention as a result of a sting, or pregnant women.

The deadline for submissions in the over-18s category for our ‘Art in the Park’ competition closes on 20 August. Entries...
31/07/2026

The deadline for submissions in the over-18s category for our ‘Art in the Park’ competition closes on 20 August. Entries need to be made online at https://howberypark.com/art/.

This year’s theme is ‘Gardens for a changing climate’ and artists are free to interpret the theme as they wish. Prizes are on offer for the best 2D artwork, and the first prize in the over-18s category is £500 while two highly commended entries will receive a £250 prize each.

Our Howbery Park grounds are home to a garden specifically designed to be resilient to flooding and showcases how planting and landscaping can create an attractive outside space that can respond and adapt to the challenges of heavy rain and surface water flooding. This garden debuted at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show.

An exhibition of artworks from all age categories, over-18s, ages 12-18, and ages 4-11, will be held at the Manor House on 7-9 October with winners announced on 6 October 2026.

The artworks in this post were the winning and highly commended from last year’s competition on the theme ‘wellbeing in nature’.

It was our ‘meet the bees’ workshop today with our beekeepers 🐝Other events happening at Howbery Park over the summer ar...
29/07/2026

It was our ‘meet the bees’ workshop today with our beekeepers 🐝

Other events happening at Howbery Park over the summer are:
🦊 Family park trail – pick up a free map from the café.
🎨 Art in the Park competition – open to all ages, prizes available.
🍯 Honey harvest viewing – 2 September

New in the café!We have a children’s menu available over the summer until 31 August.Cod fish fingers or southern fried c...
23/07/2026

New in the café!

We have a children’s menu available over the summer until 31 August.

Cod fish fingers or southern fried chicken goujons or pork sausages
Served with chips and a choice of peas, sweetcorn or baked beans
£6.00

A round of sandwiches with choice of filling: cheddar cheese, tuna mayonnaise, marmite or ham
Served with a choice of quavers or sweet popcorn
£4.50

All meals come with a drink: Robinsons fruit shoot (orange or summer fruits) or small bottle of water (330ml).

Our main menu is available to view and pre-order at https://howberypark.com/amenities/eating-refreshments/. Please note, at the moment it's a slimmed down offering while we recruit a new head chef.

Join us on a family-aimed nature trail, hunting out colourfully decorated animal, insect and bird cut-outs. The route ta...
21/07/2026

Join us on a family-aimed nature trail, hunting out colourfully decorated animal, insect and bird cut-outs. The route takes you around the stunning scenery of the grounds, including the flood resilient garden, the river, woodland areas and the Manor House lawn, returning to the café for a refreshing drink afterwards. The cafe is open working weekdays 8.30am – 4pm.

This is a free activity for the whole family to enjoy the outdoor space and nature of our park. There’s a good chance of spotting some real wildlife on the trail too, with the woodland area being a particular favourite of insects and butterflies.

A free map of the trail can be picked up from the café in the Manor House, available all through the summer.

Note that children must be accompanied while on the park, as there is river access, and moving vehicles on the way to the café.

Looking for a venue for your meeting or event?We have meeting rooms available to hire on day or half day rates (or for s...
14/07/2026

Looking for a venue for your meeting or event?

We have meeting rooms available to hire on day or half day rates (or for shorter periods) that can accommodate groups from 10 to 60 people. The AV and flip charts are included in room hire costs, and there’s also free Wi-Fi.

Our hospitality service offers refreshments, cakes/sweet treats, hot breakfast rolls, and a range of lunch options including hot meals, salads, buffet style and sandwiches/baguettes.

And our rooms are not always used for meetings, they are also a great space for events, workshops, exhibitions, filming etc, and our mature parkland grounds and riverside setting make for the perfect location.

Further details at https://howberypark.com/meeting-and-conference-facilities/.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals and except...
08/07/2026

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals and exceptional dining experiences for our customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for organising and overseeing all kitchen operations to meet service requirements, preparing and cooking daily meals, and providing catering for hospitality functions, special occasions, and events. You will create and develop menus in conjunction with the Catering Manager, maintain accurate food preparation records, and ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety at all times.

The role includes training, mentoring the Assistant Chef, maintaining a clean and safe working environment, monitoring food storage temperatures, and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, COSHH requirements, Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations, and food allergy guidance. You will also take responsibility for kitchen equipment maintenance reporting, provide cover for the Catering Manager in their absence, and undertake any other duties required to support the efficient operation of the catering service.

The Manor Café serves both on-site clients and external visitors with a range of hot and cold food options. With spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas, as well as a takeaway service, the café serves in the region of 130 customers per day with a daily turnover of approximately £1,000 per day.

We also provide hospitality to our conference rooms and across the business park, including hot and cold beverages, business lunches and buffets.

Further information:
• Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 depending per annum depending on experience
• Hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm 40 Hours per week
• Closing date for applications: 21st August 2026

Further details at https://howberypark.com/head-chef-vacancy/.

We are inviting entries for our ‘Art in the Park’ competition on the theme of ‘Gardens for a changing climate’. Prizes a...
06/07/2026

We are inviting entries for our ‘Art in the Park’ competition on the theme of ‘Gardens for a changing climate’. Prizes are on offer for the best 2D artwork in different age categories.

Participants in the competition are free to interpret ‘Gardens for a changing climate’ as they wish, but are encouraged to visit our grounds for inspiration. Of particular relevance to this year’s theme is the Flood Resilient Garden (which debuted at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show), which showcases planting and landscaping to create an outside space that can respond and adapt to the challenges of heavy rain and surface water flooding.

First prize in the over-18s category is £500 while two highly commended entries will receive a £250 prize each. Winners in each of the two junior categories (ages 12-18, and ages 4-11) will receive a £50 prize each for themselves and £250 for their nominated school or youth group to spend on art supplies.

🎨 The deadline for the over-18s category is 20 August 2026. Their artwork can be up to A3 in size and must initially be submitted online.

🎨 For the two junior categories, ages 4-11 and 12-18, the deadline is 18 September 2026. These entrants must create their artwork on a postcard measuring 148 x 105mm, which they can send or hand in at Howbery’s Manor Café.

An exhibition of artworks will be held at the Manor House on 7-9 October with winners announced on 6 October 2026.

Also on the menu today:• Mexican chilli and rice with sour cream• Macaroni cheese• Greek salad – cucumber, cherry tomato...
30/06/2026

Also on the menu today:
• Mexican chilli and rice with sour cream
• Macaroni cheese
• Greek salad – cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives & feta
• Jacket potato

Address

Howbery Park
Wallingford
OX108BA

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441491835381

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