What's on at The Friars Head?
There’s always something happening at The Friars Head! Whether you’re joining us for our famous Sunday lunch, testing your trivia skills, or enjoying one of our seasonal events, we’ve got a packed calendar of experiences for you, your friends, and the whole family to enjoy.
Valentines Evening
14th Feb 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us at The Friars Head on Saturday 14th February, when we’ll be serving a specially curated Valentine’s menu.
Pre bookings only and our Valentines Menu is the only menu available on the evening.
We can provide kids menus and a vegan menu is also available.
We can provide kids menus and a vegan menu is also available.
Served from 5-8pm.
Book by emailing emily@akebarpark.com
Cheltenham Gold Cup
13th March 2026
We’ll be showing the Gold Cup on the 13th March, come and join the action.
Mothers Day Lunch
Sunday 15th March
Join us for a delicious Mothers Day lunch at The Friars Head. We strongly advise booking as we are usually full for Mothers Day.
Our menu is the classic Sunday Lunch menu we serve which can be viewed here.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday 5th April
Hop on over to Akebar this Easter for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the whole family and get ready to search for hidden treasures around the park. Plus, we have a special visit from the Easter Bunny and lots of delicious chocolate treats to enjoy!
Time: Starts at 10 AM
Meet at 10am at the Kids Playing Field on the Holiday Park
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Bring a decorated, hard boiled egg for the egg rolling competition (prizes to be won!)
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Bring a decorated, hard boiled egg for the egg rolling competition (prizes to be won!)
Please email to let us know if you’ll be attending: emily@akebarpar.com
Addiction - Live Music
Sunday 31st May | Saturday 11th July | Sunday 30th August
Join us for live music from ‘Addiction’ . They’ll be playing multiple dates at The Friars Head including:
Sunday 31st May – 3.30pm
Saturday 11th July – 7pm
Sunday 30th August – 3.30pm
Funk | Northern Soul | Motown | Retro Rock
Akebar Dog Show
Saturday 8th August | 2pm
Join us for our 2nd Dog Show at Akebar Park.
Classes will include:
1. Waggiest Tail
2. Best Trick
3. Dog Most Like Its Owner
4. Best Rescue Dog
5. Best Fancy Dress
6. Best Young Handler (children under 12 showing the dog)
7. Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home
1. Waggiest Tail
2. Best Trick
3. Dog Most Like Its Owner
4. Best Rescue Dog
5. Best Fancy Dress
6. Best Young Handler (children under 12 showing the dog)
7. Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home
More details to follow!
Broken Biscuits - Live Music
22nd August | 7pm
Join us for live music from ‘Broken Biscuits’.
‘A selection of jukebox favourites’
