Hobbiton Movie Set offer a range of unique venues fit to host your next event and give your guests an experience to remember.
Since 2012, we have been privileged to present The Green Dragon Inn as part of our experience. Located on the Hobbiton Movie Set, the Green Dragon Inn is an exceptional example of expert craftsmanship. Step inside the masterfully recreated pub, where the barrels are filled with our exclusive Southfarthing ale, stout, cider and ginger beer, a perfect match to any feast in The Shire. We have a delectable range of food available from our professional in-house catering staff, covering everything from canapés to a banquet feast fit for a Hobbit. The Green Dragon Inn is fully themed with indoor and outdoor fireplaces encouraging your guests to spread out into the beer garden beneath the glowing lanterns.
The Party Marquee, adjacent to The Green Dragon Inn is equipped with a garden bar outside overlooking the Hobbiton Movie Set, providing an exquisite view for all our guests. The Party Marquee is a fully themed, spacious location for large groups. The painted canvas exterior, vibrant bunting and colourful lanterns means your group will be immersed in the festive magic of the movies. Like The Green Dragon Inn, the marquee has a fully licensed bar and catering is tailored to your event by our professional in-house team.
The Millhouse is a fully themed venue located on the movie set, just across the water from The Green Dragon Inn. The Millhouse is an expertly crafted venue offering the same warm, inviting atmosphere of The Green Dragon Inn, but in a more intimate setting ideal for private dining experiences, small wedding receptions and corporate meetings. The exposed wooden beam ceilings, crackling fireplace and curated decor set the scene, while the cleverly hidden AV technology, full commercial kitchen and bathroom facilities complete the function of the space as a self-contained multi-use venue available for hire.
Situated near the Mill and a short stroll across the double arch stone bridge from The Green Dragon Inn is the Marketplace. Guests are invited to taste a real piece of New Zealand from individually themed stalls bursting with traditional Hobbit fare. The market stalls are catered to your guest’s requirements and can consist of New Zealand cheeses, freshly baked artisan breads, cured meats, smoked fish, and of course fresh produce from the Hobbiton gardens just to name a few. The Marketplace is a bustling, vibrant experience to tantalise the senses of your visitors. Guests will find themselves engulfed in the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of The Shire. Throughout the evening there will be roaming Middle-earth entertainment mingling amongst the guests. Our visitors are invited to move freely throughout the area and watch the carpenters, horse farriers and puppeteers go about their daily life. Among the stalls will be Hobbiton’s handcrafted barrel bars pouring the exclusive Hobbit Southfarthing range, a selection of Middle-earth wines and various non-alcoholic beverages. As the sun sets over Hobbiton Movie Set the village will light up and provide a stunning backdrop for your event. The Marketplace is a unique and special experience offered exclusively to
function groups.
Officially opened in March 2020 is The Hub, a newly constructed, architecturally designed building situated at The Shires Rest. The Hub offers flexible meeting rooms and stunning views overlooking the surrounding farmland and rolling green hills. The 1600m2 venue features two conjoining rooms, aptly named the Romney and the Angus rooms after the variety of livestock breeds that are farmed on the surrounding Alexander farm. These two flexible meeting spaces can be combined or used separately to suit your needs. The Hub can host up to 130 guests in various configurations, with breakout spaces for welcome drinks, meals or meetings available. With stunning views overlooking the surrounding farmland and rolling green hills of the mighty Waikato, The Hub offers a refreshing change of scenery. The Hub is the ideal venue for half or full day meetings, with options to add a Movie Set tour and dinner in The Green Dragon Inn to conclude the day.
For more information on hosting your event at Hobbiton Movie Set visit www.hobbitontours.com/en/events or contact our dedicated events team who can help you craft a memorable event on +64 7 888 1505 or at events@hobbitontours.com
