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Spring is undoubtedly the perfect time of year to visit Canowindra. The countryside comes alive in a riot of colour with golden canola patchworked amongst the deep green of flourishing oats, barley, wheat and lucerne crops. The trees are budding up and bursting into early flower as if decorating the town and preparing for a busy couple of months ahead. The locals are also emerging from their winter hibernation and are ready to put on a good show of Spring Events so grab your

Forget navigating snowy roads and slippery pavements, Canowindra is the place to do a Wintery Christmas! Don’t miss out on The Old Vic Hotel Christmas in July celebrations planned for Saturday 8 and 22 July. There is something magic about the full hot Christmas dinner! I don’t think many would disagree that a hot Christmas meal on a cold Wintery eve is very appealing. Our Christmas in July banquets will include nibbles, banquet style traditional Christmas fare and of course

Check out our Winter Preview! As the last of our mild Autumn days conclude, the magnificent Canowindra countryside has finished off what has been a spectacular display of colour. Autumn leaves and sun filled days are making way for crisp frosty mornings with the landscape covered in a blanket of magnificent white. Now is the time to get your camera out and capture the dramatic fog and plays of light through Wintery trees or the bright blue sky fading through to the best su

Mother’s Day - the only day dedicated to the hard working, caring, loving, nurturing people in our lives that do so much for us each and every day. They are the givers of the family and deserve to be celebrated in style this Sunday with a delicious lunch at Canowindra’s Old Vic Hotel specifically designed for them. The three-course menu has been hand-picked to complement the season with three choices available for each course. Start your outing off with a glass of bubbles b

Autumn is the perfect weather for Canowindra’s favourite pastime of ballooning and it also happens to be ideal for outdoor entertaining. The Old Vic Hotel has put the two together to come up with the perfect night out - a three course set menu event ‘Dinner on the Balcony’ on Thursday, 20th April. Take in the ambiance and bustling energy of Canowindra from above during our favourite week of the year while you enjoy spicy pumpkin soup with a crusty bread roll followed by bocc

The observance of not eating meat on Good Friday is still an important part of Easter for many, but it can often be difficult to navigate with a house full of family and friends. What a good excuse for an evening off kitchen duties and The Old Vic Hotel Easter Seafood Extravaganza! Picture platters of hot and cold seafood, free-flowing local wine and lovely cold beers on tap. Also picture not having to shell seafood or make sure you don’t dry out the fish. Most importantly,

Like most small towns, Canowindra has played the backdrop to many a love story turned legend. If only the walls could talk at The Old Vic Hotel, I am sure the love trysts, triangles and losses shared within the old building would make for epic recounts round the newly refurbished bar. One such Old Vic love story is about a young couple who were dating – Clarrie and Kit. Clarrie decided to take Kit for a quick drink at the Victoria Hotel on their way to a ball. Kit’s parents