News & Events

October 2021

Our Trip to Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2021

We were so pleased to be back at The Bishop Auckland Food Festival earlier in October 2021. After the festival was postponed from the spring, we feared it may have been cancelled altogether. It was great to be back with all the other traders and festival go-ers for what was a fantastic weekend (despite the weather). Read more in our latest blog!

Our Trip to Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2021

September 2021

Festival of Thrift, Kirkleatham – 25th & 26th September 2021

Come and join us for hand-made pies, pastries, breads & sweet treats on a traditional market stall in the picturesque village of Kirkleatham in North Yorkshire for the eco-friendly, family friendly festival of the year. There’s plenty to keep you entertained and well fed. Come and say hello, grab a pie and get involved!

Festival of Thrift, Kirkleatham – 25th & 26th September 2021

August 2020

TRIP ADVISOR ‘TRAVELLERS CHOICE’ 2020

We’ve been awarded the 2020 Travellers Choice award from Trip Advisor, putting us in the top 10% of restaurants worldwide. A huge thank you to everyone who has booked in with us this since we reopened after lockdown, and to all our lovely customers who continue to show support. Click to read more!

TRIP ADVISOR ‘TRAVELLERS CHOICE’ 2020

July 2020

VELVETEEN RABBIT WINS BEST CAFE/BAR 2020 AWARD

The Corporate LiveWire North England Prestige Awards recognise small and medium sized businesses that have proven to the best in their market over the past 12 months. Thank you to all of our fantastic supporters, all of our customers and everyone who visits us. A big thank you to everyone who works with us, our suppliers and all of our front of house. You are all amazing and we couldn’t do this without you!

VELVETEEN RABBIT WINS BEST CAFE/BAR 2020 AWARD

August 2019

NEW YEARS EVE – VELVET BLUES WITH EMMA WILSON

Celebrate in style with the rabbits with entertainment from Emma Wilson. Come and join us at our intimate underground venue in Great Ayton for live music, food, drinks and plenty of celebrations as we see out 2019 in style Check back shortly for more info on tickets and prices.

NEW YEARS EVE – VELVET BLUES WITH EMMA WILSON

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT LUNCHEON CLUB NEW WEBSITE

You might have noticed things have changed a little around here! We're immensely proud to unveil the brand new Velvet Rabbit Luncheon Club website! Learn more about our new website here. We hope you like it and we look forward to welcoming you here at The Velvet Rabbit Luncheon Club sometime in the not too distant future.

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT LUNCHEON CLUB NEW WEBSITE

STILL LIFE ARTISAN MARKET – 21ST SEPTEMBER 2019

The Still Life Festival features lifestyle and interior collections, decorative antiques, millinery, gifts, considered crafts, handmade artisan products, artisan bakery & refreshments, seasonal flowers & plants, a children's workshop, plus lot's more! The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club are taking over a tea room in East Harlsey; bringing you some tasty treats from 1-4pm alongside some of the regions great makers, creators and gatherers.

STILL LIFE ARTISAN MARKET – 21ST SEPTEMBER 2019