The Trout Inn St.John's Bridge Faringdon Road Lechlade on Thames Glos GL7 3HA, UK Phone: (01367) 252313 Fax: (01367) 252313 E-mail: chefpjw@aol.com VAT No:484 8446 02

Around 1220 the Old wooden bridge over the Thames at Lechlade was replaced by a stone one, and for the housing of the workmen entrusted with the building of it a Hospital or Almshouse, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, was founded by Peter Fitzherbert.

In 1472 the main Priory was dissolved by Edward IV, but the Almshouse continued as an Inn known as "Ye Sygne of St. John Baptist Head" until 1704, when the name was changed to "The Trout Inn".

Ancient Fishery Rights granted by Royal Charter to the Brethern are still held by the Trout Inn, which controls two miles of Trout and Coarse Fishing waters. You may also play the old Oxfordshire Game of Aunt Sally on our Garden Lawn which streches to the banks of the Trout Weir Pool.

Over 700 years tradition of hospitality in the provision of Good Food and Drink is faithfully maintained today in this ancient Inn.

Listen to a Live Jazz Band every Tuesday and Sunday Evenings. The Creel Bar and Marquee make an ideal setting for your Wedding Reception or other Function.

Our next big event in the field will be

TROUTFEST

Saturday 28th June

A beer and music festival which will be held in the field. A choice of 10 regional real ales and many live bands playing from 1.00 to 11.00.

Some of our festival beers have a river or boating theme.

Choose from:

Banks and Taylor - Dragon Slayer 4.5% (apparently chosen to remind Bob of me !!!)

White Horse Brewery - Wayland Smithy 4.4%

Shardlow Brewery - Narrow Boat 4.3%

Station House Brewery - Lady o' the stream 3.9%

West Berkshire Brewery - Old father Thames 3.4%

Elland Brewery - Lock Keeper 3.9%

Skinners Brewery - Keel Over 4.2%

Dark Star Brewery - Summer Solstice 4.2%

Whitby's Black Dog Brewey - Schooner 4.2%

Moles Brewery - Landlords Choice 4.5%

We will have a barbecue available in the field together with children's attractions.

Come along and have a fun day.

Free entry.

Camping available.

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On Sunday 29th we have the Harold Elmey Big Band playing in the marquee on the lawn in the afternoon. Come along and enjoy their fabulous sounds.

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Thank you everyone, exhibitors and visitors, who helped make our steam week end one of the best yet. (I know, a weekend without rain helped a little bit) We certainly enjoyed it and hope that you did to.

Sorry this pic did not upload earlier - Liz

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