SPECIAL EVENT
Our biggest party of the year returns for 2025, celebrating the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo here at Hobbiton Movie Set, home of the Hobbits.
Your guide will escort you on a guided walking tour around the 12-acre set, sharing stories of the movie magic that was made here. Journey past the colourful doors of the Hobbit Holes™ that scatter the hillsides, including the iconic Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, before arriving at Bagshot Row for a glimpse into the interiors of a humble Hobbit’s home. Continue on route towards The Millhouse and world-famous Green Dragon™ Inn.
As the tour comes to an end, you’ll arrive into The Green Dragon™ Marketplace – a bustling, vibrant festival-like atmosphere with traditional Hobbit fare bursting from the market stalls. Sample some treats from the stalls and make yourself at home in the cosy interiors of The Green Dragon Inn.
Our famous Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ beverages will be flowing fresh from the kegs, alongside a range of wines, with roving performers, interactive games and live music to keep you entertained.
For guests with a Hobbit-sized appetite, the Party Marquee will boast a buffet table overflowing with options for a more substantial supper, and, as is tradition in the Shire™, second helpings are encouraged!
A lively prize giving celebrating our best dressed guests, games winners and raffle winner will be held in the Marketplace, followed by a short evening walk through the village, with lights from the Hobbit Holes glowing against the darkness. Board your awaiting coach for a journey back through the farmland completing your adventure there and back again.
This will be a night to remember…
Tickets are limited.
View our booking terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.
International Hobbit Day includes:
For Matamata Departures, check in at Matamata isite.
For The Shire's Rest Departures, check in at The Shire's Rest.
Please have your booking reference number on hand and our team will print your bus tickets.
A short 10-minute bus ride through the picturesque Alexander family farm.
View accessibility information here.
The interactive marketplace offers games, music and live entertainment for the whole fellowship to enjoy. There will be Hobbit Southfarthing beverages as well as a range of wines available throughout the evening.
As the night draws to a close, we celebrate best dressed, Hobbiton game winners and draw a raffle.
Journey back through the Alexander family farm to conclude your adventure.
For Matamata Departures, your experience includes transport back to Matamata isite.
For Shire's Rest Departures, your experience includes transport back to The Shire's Rest only.
International Hobbit Day Menu
Marketplace
Served from the market stalls
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Selection of new zealand cheeses and condiments
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Selection of cold cut meats
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Selection of smoked and baked fish
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Freshly baked breads and dips
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Grilled chicken sausages
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Herb and onion roast pork
- (GF/DF)
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Selection of bread rolls and condiments
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Selection of housemade cakes and slices
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Selection of seasonal fresh fruit
- (DF/GF/VGN)
Note: Dietary requirements will be catered for in the marketplace
Party Marquee
Served buffet style
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Assortment of bread accompanied by butter
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Chefs’ green salad
- (DF/GF/VGN)
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Seasonal roast vegetable salad
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Pasta salad
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Rosemary crusted roast lamb carvery
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Orange glazed roasted chicken
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Old english beef stew
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Steamed rice
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Vegetable cottage pie
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Seasonal roast vegetables
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Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes
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Spring herbs and onion roasted mushrooms
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Triple chocolate brownie with berry coulis
- (V)
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Hobbiton pavlova, topped with lashings of whipped cream and passionfruit
- (GF/ V)
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Mixed fruit crumble
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Vanilla custard
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Spiced vanilla poached fruit
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Note: This menu is indicative only and subject to change without notice.
