Eat with us | Bodenham Arboretum

With a passion for food, home reared meat and locally sourced, quality ingredients, we have something for everyone. Our mouth-watering options include our own Herefordshire beef, lamb, pork, and turkey. All our food is prepared and cooked on the premises.

Drinks, light bites and lunches (including a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches) are served 10am – 3pm. Delicious homemade cakes are available all day. Hot, roast meat baguettes are available from 12:00. Carvery Lunch is served from 12.00 – 2.00pm.

Three multi-layered cakes on a wooden table, each with different flavors and icing designs.

Coffee and Cake

We have a wonderful selection of home-made cakes and scones, and hot and cold drinks. Millionaire or lemon shortbread? Victoria or chocolate sponge, ginger or carrot cake? You're always guaranteed a great selection of freshly baked cakes here at Bodenham! Can we tempt you?

A plate of food with roasted meat, salad greens, potatoes, and a portion of coleslaw. The plate is on a table.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Lite Bites

We offer a range of light bites and snacks, or lunch options from home-made soup and hot roast meat baguettes. On Saturday we offer a range of breakfast options, served from 9:30am. If you simply wish to eat with us Arboretum Admission fees do not apply.

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A large, well-marbled roast beef ready to be carved and served.

Restaurant Service / Carvery

Our carvery is currently served Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Booking is recommended. We are licensed but you are welcome to bring your own drinks.

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Latenight dining at the lakeside cafe at Bodenham with visitors enjoying the view. The cafe is lit from within, and a barbecue smoke rising in to the sky.

Thursday Late Night Dining

From May through to October Bodenham’s Restaurant is open until 9.30pm on Thursday evenings. Booking is highly recommended. Please call 01562 852 444 to reserve a table.

A boxed lunch assortment, featuring a variety of sandwiches, cakes, and pastries, ready to be enjoyed in the outdoor seating area of Bodenham Arboretum. The presentation includes fresh strawberries and a selection of sweet and savory treats.

Afternoon Teas

We have various options for Afternoon Teas enjoy them in our restaurant, on our terrace or enjoy one as a picnic!

Rich chocolate lava cake with a gooey caramel center, served on a dining table.

Themed Dining Experiences

Throughout the year we also have themed dining experiences which always prove extremely popular, from Cheese & Wine, Faggots & Pies, through to our very popular All You Can Eat Pudding Nights!

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Roasted turkey with seasoning, placed on a white plate.

Christmas Dining

Early booking is recommended as our Christmas Meals are always very popular! We offer 2 or 3 course lunches (served between 12:00 – 2:00pm) or evening meals (served between 6:00 – 9:30pm).

A tranquil scene at Bodenham Arboretum, with a canopy of green leaves overhead and the sun filtering through. The path is lined with trees, creating a natural tunnel effect.

Group Bookings

We are happy to cater for larger groups, day or evening too. Please call us to discuss. You can also incorporate Arboretum Admission and a Guided Tour.

Building by the lake at Bodenham Arboretum

Private Functions & Catering

We can also cater for weddings, wakes and parties. Please call us to discuss your requirements.

Private Functions