Experiences
Our curated collection of overnight packages, experiences and events have been thoughtfully designed to ensure that you have the most memorable stay with us in Oldstead.
From exclusive wine tastings featuring some of the world’s most sought-after bottles to foraging for wild ingredients in the Yorkshire countryside alongside our expert team, each package offers a unique way to experience The Black Swan and its surroundings.
Preserving Oldstead with Tommy Banks
8th*, 13th & 21st October 2026
Experience Oldstead at one of the most special moments in our growing year with an exclusive overnight stay hosted by Tommy Banks. Enjoy a guided garden tour, cocktails and snacks, a hands-on preservation workshop, our Tasting Menu, an overnight stay, breakfast, and an Oldstead Preservation Pack to take home.
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*8th October – Sold Out
The Oldstead Wine Series & Overnight Stay Experience
Selected Dates In October & November 2026
This autumn step into the world of wine with The Oldstead Wine Series. Across four intimate masterclasses, explore exceptional wines through a range of unique themes, from pairing wine with the flavours of Oldstead to the wines and terroirs of South Africa. Each experience includes a guided tasting of six wines, an overnight stay, a Michelin-starred tasting menu and breakfast the following morning.
New Years at The Cottage
30th December 2026 – 2nd January 2027
Escape to the North Yorkshire countryside this New Years and make our Oldstead Cottage your own for a few wonderfully unhurried days.
Arrive on 30th December for three nights spanning New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with the cottage as your private base for celebrations, winter walks and long mornings by the fire.
30th December – 2nd January | Three nights minimum from £895
Email reservations@blackswanoldstead.co.uk to find out more.
Autumn Preservation Workshop & Overnight Stay Experience
1st October & 12th November 2026
Join our Foraging and Preservation Team for an intimate afternoon exploring the art of fermentation, pickling and traditional preservation during Oldstead’s Preserving Season. Enjoy a Michelin-starred tasting menu, overnight stay and breakfast, with an Oldstead Preservation Pack and Tommy Banks’ Roots cookbook to take home.
The Ultimate Two-Night Stay Experience
Every Monday & Tuesday
This package is perfect for those wanting to sample all Oldstead and Byland have to offer, including a Monday & Tuesday two-night stay in one of our nine luxury bedrooms, the Michelin-starred tasting menu at the award-winning Black Swan Oldstead on one night, and a meal of proper pub classics with a twist at our sister pub, The Abbey Inn, Byland, on the other.
The Oldstead Weekend Escape
September 2026 – March 2027
Enjoy a weekend at The Black Swan with Champagne on arrival, a Michelin-starred tasting menu, countryside exploring, and an award-winning Sunday Lunch at The Abbey Inn at Byland. With breakfast included, it’s the perfect rural escape to relax and savour Oldstead.
The Oldstead Icons Experience & Overnight Stay Package
Sunday 18th October & Sunday 6th December 2026
As part of our 20th Anniversary celebrations, join us for an exclusive dining experience with Tommy Banks, Will Lockwood and Callum Leslie, with a menu of iconic Oldstead dishes, followed by an overnight stay and breakfast.
Saturday Lunch Soft Drinks Workshop & Tasting Menu Experience
From October 2026
Join us every Saturday from October for an exclusive soft drinks workshop, exploring how we create our inventive drinks and the art of pairing them with food. Following the workshop, enjoy our lunchtime tasting menu accompanied by a specially curated soft drinks pairing, showcasing the creativity and craft behind each glass. Wine pairing upgrades are also available for those who wish to enhance the experience further.
The Oldstead Signature Stay
October 2026, November 2026 & January 2027
This autumn and winter, discover the very best of Oldstead with our Signature Stay. Enjoy our tasting menu paired with an Adventurous wine flight, before retreating to one of our luxurious rooms for a peaceful night in the countryside. Wake to a hearty Oldstead breakfast, then take a little of the experience home with a beautifully presented Made In Oldstead hamper.
The Cosy Festive Retreat
December 2026
Escape to the countryside this Christmas season with an overnight stay at The Black Swan. Enjoy a seasonal cocktail by the fire, festive treats in your room and our tasting menu, celebrating the best of Oldstead’s winter produce and preserved ingredients.
Wake to a hearty Oldstead breakfast before heading home with a festive Made In Oldstead hamper and our Festive Guide to North Yorkshire, filled with seasonal recommendations and things to explore.
Experiences, Packages & Offers
Throughout the year we offer a range of packages and experiences that allow you to enjoy our food and our bedrooms along with the surrounding area of Oldstead and everything it has to offer. Be the first to hear about new packages, experiences and fantastic offers by signing up to our mailing list below.
Dine at The Black Swan Oldstead
The Black Swan is a 1 Michelin-star, a Michelin Green Star and 4 AA Rosette restaurant with rooms by chef Tommy Banks.
Experience a tasting menu that is inspired by the ingredients that we grow and forage ourselves in and around Oldstead. The tasting menu is priced at £195 per person for dinner and £135 per person for Saturday lunch.
Stay at The Black Swan Oldstead
We offer 1 night stays Tuesday - Saturday which include the tasting menu, overnight stay and breakfast in one of our nine beautiful rooms. When The Black Swan rooms are full we offer our packages at our sister site, The Abbey Inn at Byland (located 1 mile away). Please note The Abbey Inn is closed on a Tuesday and Wednesday; check in would be at The Black Swan on both these days.
We also offer 2 night packages arriving on a Saturday or Monday only. Guests will enjoy our tasting menu on Saturday/Tuesday and can experience our sister restaurant, The Abbey Inn, on the Sunday/Monday.
If you would like to make a room booking using a gift voucher, please contact our reservations team via reception@blackswanoldstead.co.uk.