After the party we will camp overnight in the pubs campsite, and the following morning have bacon baps for breakfast before we drive to Dorset's world heritage coastline. After spending some time on the beech, we will tour some of Dorset's beauty spots, stop for lunch in a picturesque town, then head back to London for approx 6pm, where the party will continue at Walkabout on Embankment.
WORLD NETTLE EATING CONTEST
AND LOCAL BEER FESTIVAL!
DORSET, ENGLAND, 21-22 JUNE 2008
2 Day Camping Tour £115
This annual event set in the beautiful west Dorset countryside, involves hundreds of spectators watching competitors from around the world eat their way through as many stinging nettles as possible in one hour.
The venue for this madness is a traditional English country pub, www.thebottleinn.co.uk, and during the day we will enjoy a real Dorset party as there is also a beer festival, live bands, BBQ, and by the end of the night, a new World Nettle Eating Champion will be crowned. (Will it be you?)
whats included
All transport to and from Dorset, accommodation in tents on Saturday night and bacon baps on Sunday morning, entry into the World Nettle Eating championships, and tour of Dorset countryside and picturesque villages on the Sunday.
whats NOT included
All food and drinks which are not listed above, any souvenirs you wish to buy. Please note if you wish to be a competitor in the Nettle Eating Championship, you will be expected to make a small charitable donation.
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The Details
Itinerary
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Day 1: Saturday 21 June
Meet at Embankment tube station at 8.30am for 8.40am departure for the journey to Dorset. Once in Dorset, we will head for the location of the Nettle eating championships, enjoying the beer festival and watching or participating in the nettle eating. Overnight at campsite (We provide tents, but bring your own bedding and mattress if required).
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Day 2: Sunday 22 June
Wake up to bacon baps and then drive to the coast for some time on the beech, continue to tour of Dorset beauty sports and stop for lunch before the journey home. Approx arrival time in London will be 6pm on Sunday 17 June.
Video of Nettle Eating Contest
Cost of the Tour
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Cost per person: £115.00
