News 2011

The wait is over. After much anticipation and speculation, we’re pleased to announce the line-up for this year’s Idler Academy – now with an even more eclectic return to the old school for you to revel in. Woe betide any latecomers...
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This year you can star in Martin Parr's constantly evolving exhibition – the biggest he’s ever done – in the basement of the main House at Port Eliot. We spoke to him for an insight into the plans he’s currently hatching…
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The season of fabulous fresh produce, al fresco eating and barbecues is well and truly upon us and our mouths are watering as we finalise this year's culinary line-up. From Peter Gordon's ultimate fusion barbecue, through classic British cuisine to the downright bizarre Jellyfish Burger world of Stefan Gates, there is something for everyone at this year's festival.
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You may have seen them on the cover of The Sunday Times Culture magazine this weekend, as well as rave reviews on both sides of the pond. This week The Secret Sisters also embark on a Europe-wide tour.
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We will be giving away a series of great music tracks for you to download in the run-up to this year’s festival.
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Now in its eighth year, Port Eliot is a magical combination of books, food, music, art, comedy, fashion, films, flowers, wildlife and water, which defies categorisation. Settling itself into the spectacular grounds of the ancient Port Eliot estate in southeast Cornwall
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Mothers Day is fast approaching, for a fabulous treat for a foodie mum, friend or for you, Port Eliot can perhaps tempt you to join us on 2nd April for a day of fish cooking including a wine tasting, sumptuous lunch and afternoon tea in the Round Room.
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After a fantastic inaugural year which saw everything from 'an arrangement of foliage for a footman's stag do' to 'an arrangement in a thimble for a tea party of mice'
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