Choral Singing Weekend ''All Creatures Great and Small''
Join us for a Choral Singing Weekend ''All Creatures Great and Small''
- from 31st October to 2nd November 2025 at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, Exmoor.
Led by the renowned Robyn Sevastos, enjoy inspiring rehearsals, music inspired by animals, scenic walks, and great company. A perfect weekend retreat for music lovers in a stunning historic setting!
Contact Details:
Yarn Market Hotel
25-33 High Street, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425
Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Website: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book:
New Year Jazz Break at Yarn Market Hotel
Celebrate the New Year in style with our New Year Jazz Break, running from Tuesday, 30th December 2025 to Friday, 2nd January 2026, featuring the vibrant Riviera Ramblers. Enjoy three nights of exciting jazz performances, delicious dinners, and comfortable accommodations in the charming medieval village of Dunster, Exmoor.
Prices:
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Double/Twin Room: £550 per person
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Single Room: £600 per person
Optional room upgrades from £25 per room per night.
Extra nights available at £90 per person (Dinner, Bed, and Breakfast).
Contact Details:
Yarn Market Hotel
25-33 High Street, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425
Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Website: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book:
Choral Singing Weekend – 20th to 22nd February 2026
Join conductor Robyn Sevastos for “By Footpath and Stile – A Celebration of the Countryside in Song.”
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Duration: 2 nights (Friday–Sunday)
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Location: Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, with rehearsals at the Tithe Barn
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Price: £200 per person (double/twin sharing), £250 single room, £40 singing only, £125 singing with meals & activities. Non-singing partners sharing a double room receive £30 discount.
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Deposit: £50 per person (£40 for singing only / £45 for singing with meals & activities)
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Extra Nights: £60 pp B&B / £90 pp DBB (deposit £20 pp)
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Programme Includes: Rehearsals led by Robyn Sevastos, light lunch, dinners, Sunday lunch, optional afternoon walk or excursion, and evening entertainment at the hotel.
Numbers are limited. Early booking recommended.
Contact Details:
Yarn Market Hotel
25-33 High Street, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425
Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Website: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book:
Summer Jazz Weekend – 14th to 17th July 2026
Enjoy three nights of live jazz, dinner, bed and breakfast at the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, Exmoor National Park.
Arrive Tuesday 14th July for dinner and depart after breakfast on Friday 17th July 2026.
The weekend features performances from The Vintage Jazz Trio with Zoe Lambeth, the Riviera Ramblers, and Debs, Megs & the Gang.
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Price: £470 per person (double/twin sharing)
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Single occupancy: £545 per person
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Extra night: £85 per person (DBB)
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Deposit: £50 per person, non-refundable (balance payable on departure)
Contact Details:
Yarn Market Hotel
25-33 High Street, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425
Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Website: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book:
Music Holiday Week 2026
Sunday 2nd – Sunday 9th August
Immerse yourself in a week of music, friendship, and beautiful surroundings at our annual Music Holiday Week. Singers and instrumentalists come together to explore a vibrant mix of choral and orchestral music, from classical to contemporary, in the heart of medieval Dunster.
Mornings are dedicated to rehearsals, afternoons to scenic walks or outings in Exmoor, and evenings to concerts and informal performances.
Bring your instrument, your voice, and perhaps a party piece—this is a week where music and fun go hand in hand.
Enjoy comfortable ensuite accommodation, excellent food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes this event a highlight of the summer.
Prices from £847 per person
Non-residential and youth discount options available. A £100 deposit secures your place. Early booking is strongly advised.
Contact Details:
Yarn Market Hotel
25-33 High Street, Dunster, Somerset TA24 6SF
Tel: 01643 821425
Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Website: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book:
Choral Weekend – May 2026
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May 2026
Join us in the beautiful medieval village of Dunster for a special Choral Weekend led by Tom Newall, with Rachel Fright as accompanist.
This inspiring musical retreat will feature two Baroque masterpieces — Pergolesi’s Magnificatand Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir.
The weekend begins with dinner at 6pm on Friday, followed by rehearsals throughout Saturday and Sunday morning. The event concludes with a Sunday afternoon performance at Dunster Tithe Barn.
Tom Newall, a freelance conductor and Musical Director of the Salford and Congleton Choral Societies, returns to Dunster after a successful 2025 weekend performing Poulenc’s Gloria. Tom’s international experience includes conducting at Buxton International Festival and Teatru Manoel in Malta.
Prices:
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Residential (Full Board): from £275 per person
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Non-resident singers: £40 (music loan included)
Booking & Enquiries:
📞 01643 821425
📧 hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
📍 Yarn Market Hotel, High Street, Dunster, Exmoor, TA24 6SF
Look up our brochure for details!
To enquire or book: