For the first time in 200 years, the historically important and iconic gatehouse at Glemham Hall is available for weekend breaks and holidays. A rare, exciting and one-of-a-kind opportunity.
The world cup is starting, it has been 40 years since Ipswich took home the FA Cup under Bobby Robson (and Johnny Cobbold!) so with the football love reigning supreme we thought this Father's day we would help celebrate with all the 'true blue' Dads out there and welcome you into ITFC's spiritual home for a very special house tour and lunch.
Left: Mr John Cobbold and Patrick Cobbold. Right: Sir Bobby Robson
If your Dad is a dedicated Tractor Boy and loves all things ITFC, then we have the perfect Father’s Day planned for you. Join the owner of Glemham Hall and Club Patron, Major Philip Hope-Cobbold, as he entertains you with the tales of how the Football club was started by his grandfather, Captain John ‘Ivan’ Murray Cobbold and later by Lady Blanche, Johnny 'Mr John' Cobbold and Patrick Cobbold. If the Cobbold stand at Portman Road didn't give it away, Glemham Hall and the Cobbold family have a rich history in the club to this day and are delighted to be welcoming you into their home for a very special tour and two course lunch, cooked by Major Hope-Cobbold's son, chef Tom Hope-Cobbold.
“The football club runs in the veins of the Cobbold family, so I am delighted to be opening the doors of Glemham Hall for this special Father’s Day tour to share a little of our history with fellow fans.” – Major Hope-Cobbold
Not to be missed of course, are the stories of the legend himself ‘Mr John’ Cavendish Cobbold, and Patrick Cobbold; Philip’s uncles and ITFC’s former chairmen. Notably ‘the most eccentric man in football ever’, Mr John was responsible for appointing Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson as managers, the latter leading Ipswich to Victory those 40 years ago!
Patrick Cobbold and Bobby Ferguson
Captain John Ivan Murray Cobbold and ITFC visit Holland in 1937
With the most amazing memorabilia, articles and photos for you to look at, not only will you get to enjoy a guided tour around the Cobbold's home, you will also learn never-before tales of the families connection to the club.
Final tickets available, booking closes Friday 15th June 2018, call 07920 855041 to secure your tickets now!
Yesterday the news the whole country has been waiting for finally came, HRH Prince Harry and the beautiful Meghan Markle are engaged! If we weren't all so wonderfully British, we'd be dancing in the street! But all jokes aside, it's the joyous news the world can really do with right now.
All we know so far is that the couple are due to wed in Spring 2018, (here's hoping for a national holiday *crosses fingers*) so there isn't long to wait until we all get a glimpse of 'the' dress! The trends we're seeing for next year are full of botanicals and florals and those continued industrial vibes, plus some opulence coming from fabrics such as velvet. But will the (arguably) most controversial royal follow the trends of today and buck tradition? Quite frankly, whatever they decide to do, we cannot wait. What is abundantly clear of dear Miss Markle and Prince Harry is that their relationship is built on a deep love and respect for each other; what more could this country want for its beloved Prince?
So ladies, dry those tears at the sight of another Prince coming off the market, and get ready to celebrate what is bound to be another fabulous Royal Wedding! I'll start dusting off my hat...
Tori x
Photo from ABC News