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Hobbiton Movie Set: Evening Banquet Tour
See The Shire™ by day and night with a Hobbiton™ Movie Set Signature Tour followed by a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit.
What to expect
Experience Hobbiton Movie Set as you have never seen it before with a guided tour through The Shire at dusk.
Making the most of the remaining daylight, your tour guide will escort you through the 12 acre site, recounting
fascinating stories and anecdotes about the trilogies, including a visit to Bagshot Row™ for a glimpse of the
interiors of a humble Hobbit’s home.
Continue along the pathways past The Millhouse, across the double-arch stone bridge and into the worldfamous Green Dragon Inn for a complimentary beverage from our exclusive Hobbit™ Southfarthing™ range. The guests will then be moved through into The Green Dragon dining room and treated to a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit™. The tables will be heaving with traditional Hobbit fare and, as is the tradition in the Shire, second helpings are encouraged.
To conclude this premium Hobbiton Movie Set experience, after dessert the guests will re-join their guide to
make their way back through the wandering paths of The Shire. The trails will be illuminated by path lighting
and handheld lanterns will be provided amongst the guests to help light the way. This stunning journey under
moonlight will travel through the village which is breathtakingly lit up, with Hobbit Hole chimneys smoking
and lanterns glowing in the darkness.
What's included
- A guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set
- One complimentary beverage in the Green Dragon Inn
- The evening dinner banquet meal
- A guided evening tour through the shire
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Note
To ensure our slice of Middle-earth™ magic remains enchanting for years to come, the team at Hobbiton Movie Set Tours is undertaking ongoing maintenance and restoration work across the site.
Occasionally, visitors may notice construction equipment or hear some activity during their tour. Rest assured, we're working in designated areas to minimize any impact on the experience.
The great news? Tours continue as scheduled, and guests will still enjoy the complete Hobbiton experience—plus the unique opportunity to witness the dedicated care that keeps this beloved film location in pristine condition. This essential work safeguards the delicate features of the Hobbit Holes and reinforces the hillsides, ensuring the set remains faithful to the films for generations to come.
Exclusions
- Hotel transfer
Time
- Tours depart The Shire’s Rest four times weekly, generally on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
- 4.5 hours - including transport between The Shire's Rest and the Movie Set.
- Please note: Visitors are required to remain for the entirety of the tour experience.
- Departure time might be varied due to season, please kindly call the operator prior to check your departure date on the day.
- This tour does not operate between Christmas Day and the second week of January.
Departure Location
- Tours depart from The Shire's Rest - 501 Buckland Road, Hinuera, Matamata
Sample Menu
- Selection of housemade breads and condiments
- Golden roast chicken
- House smoked salmon fillet
- Beef and ale casserole
- Slow cooked lamb shanks on bubble and squeak with gravy Cumberland sausages with tomato relish
- Selection of roast vegetables
- Garlic and thyme roasted potatoes
- Kumara mash
- Garlic and butter braised mushrooms
- Roast pumpkin stuffed with chargrilled succotash Fresh green salad
- Kiwi pavlova with fresh cream and strawberry coulis Bakewell tarts
- Seasonal fresh fruit slices
- Baked apple crumble
- Butterscotch sauce
- Honey and cinnamon yogurt
- Vanilla custard
