TIMELY INSPIRATION FOR THOSE SPECIAL OCCASIONS

The elegant fizz of chilled tonic. The muffled clink of fresh ice. The delicious sharpness of fine botanicals. You don't always need a reason to enjoy a beautifully-made Gordon's® & tonic. But if you do occasionally find yourself stuck for inspiration, then this is the place to come.

It's a repository for all sorts of interesting things, from party games to places to stay — some supplied by us, others by our expert friends. We're always adding new ones, so be sure to check back.

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FORAGING FOR ELDERFLOWERS

  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  • BY JOHN WRIGHT

Forager John Wright explains why he loves the humble elderflower and where to find it in bloom. Read more

MAKING ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL

  • RECIPES
  • OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
  • BY JOHN WRIGHT

Forager John Wright shows how to make an elderflower cordial that will complement your Gordon’s splendidly. Read more

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PLAY DROP THAT PHRASE

  • GAMES
  • BY JOSIE CURRAN

This game involves guests competing to drop their nominated obscure phrase into conversation without being detected. Read more

Culture Vulture Ping Pong

PLAY CULTURE VULTURE PING PONG

  • GAMES
  • BY JOSIE CURRAN

A ping-pong battle of wits to come up with titles of books, plays or films that are linked together through common words. Read more

Private Eye

PLAY PRIVATE EYE

  • GAMES
  • BY JOSIE CURRAN

An entertaining around-the-table game involving ‘murder’ by winking - and the race to uncover the culprit. Read more

Up Jenkins

PLAY UP JENKINS!

  • GAMES
  • BY JOSIE CURRAN

A simple Victorian parlour game of detection that’s ideal to entertain guests around the dinner table. Read more

Fruit Boules

PLAY FRUIT BOULES

  • GAMES
  • BY JOSIE CURRAN

An excellent game to round off an evening, allowing your party guests to test their more athletic skills and prowess. Read more

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SEAFOOD IN NORFOLK

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

Glorious views, mouth-watering seafood, wonderfully homely ambience – a tempting guide to the White Horse Inn at Brancaster Staithe. Read more

Culture in Oxford

CULTURE AND STYLE IN OXFORD

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

With literary history round every corner, Oxford is a great place for drinking in culture – with the arty Old Bank Hotel as your base. Read more

Enchanted Forest

ENCHANTMENT IN PITLOCHRY

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

There are few more enchanting places in the autumn than Pitlochry and the Killiecrankie House Hotel. Read more

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ROMANCE IN COUNTY ANTRIM

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

Craggy coastline, turf fires and a welcome as a warm as you’ll get anywhere in Britain. This is County Antrim's Bushmills Inn Hotel. Read more

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WALKING IN WALES

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

With fabulous local food and magnificent scenery on the doorstep, the Y Beuno Inn in Snowdonia is a walker's paradise. Read more

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DRINKING IN THE VIEW IN CORNWALL

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

The glorious sea views offered by the Boskerris Hotel in Cornwall go hand in hand with a chilled Gordon’s & tonic and good company. Read more

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THEATRICS IN STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

  • WEEKENDS AWAY
  • BY ALASTAIR SAWDAY

The RSC performing Shakespeare. An atmospheric renaissance inn as your accommodation. The stage is set for a wonderful weekend. Read more