Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends

23/09/2026

We have a HUGE announcement for those of you joining us on the Isle of Wight in March 2027.
We are sorry to say that Katy Vernon is no longer able to join us, however, we are delighted to say that we have managed to book the wonderful Sage Harrington to join us instead!!
We still have a few (6) rooms available and, as well as Sage, we will also be treated to workshops and performances by: Tricity Vogue, Mike "Uncle Elvis" Hind, Matthew Quilliam, Ukulele Simon and Side by Side!
You can book your ticket (just £299 including ferry crossing, and hotel) now by visiting: www.iowtours.com

25/08/2026

So excited to meet, listen and laugh with Abi Carter-Simpson this October!

Mandi & George are finalising the workshop list very soon! Prep is underway for another killer weekend in Eastbourne! 🎶

21/08/2026

The final few tickets still remain for our first The Ukulele Escape weekend in the New Forest in January 2027. Join us with Elisabeth Pfeiffer and Phil Doleman for a luxurious weekend of learning and laughter. 3 course dinners, 4* accommodation and everything included!! Don’t miss out! Book now.

Phil Doleman
IOW Tours

The first Ukulele Escape in January 2027 is now available for booking!
www.TheUkuleleEscape.com for full details.
For booking, call: 01983 405116
or
https://www.iowtours.com/itineraries/8363-the-ukulele-escape-2027?&tourid=164618

25/05/2026

It’s Mandi’s birthday today. Take a moment to show her the birthday love!! ❤️
Hoping that she has a wonderful day today and takes time to celebrate! 🥳

07/04/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨
We are now taking bookings for our first The Ukulele Escape weekend in January 2027 in the beautiful New Forest. 🌲
Join George & Mandi with Phil Doleman and Elisabeth Pfeiffer for a retreat weekend like no other.
For just £799 you get an all inclusive weekend (all food, workshops, concerts, excursions, activities and your room). No hidden extras! 🎉
You arrive on Thursday 7th January and leave on Monday 11th January at the stunning 4-star Forest Lodge Hotel in Lyndhurst. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You will have access to T’ai Chi classes, guided forest walks, coach trip, cream tea, gala dinner as well as lots of ukulele workshops, performances, jams and much, much more! 🚌 🫖 🌳 🍽️
www.TheUkuleleEscape.com
Booking: 01983 405116

16/03/2026

With just over a week since we had such a brilliant time on the Isle Of Wight at Shanklin Hotel it's time to have a nice reminder of it. Massive Thank You to IOW Tours for the fantastic organisation as always and of course all the performers and Bracklesham team.

Anarchy In The Ukulele
The Hedge Inspectors
Jeff Japers
Matthew Quilliam Music
Buttonhole Jazz Duo
Dani Joy Music
Perri StarlightUkes

Mandi Harkett
George Bartle
Josh Jewsbury
Rachel Webley

Ukulele Event - Bracklesham Isle Of Wight 2026Bracklsham Ukulele Weeked at Isle Of Wight with fantastic performers, so many workshops and lovely to see lots ...

09/03/2026

We hope all of our Bracklesham family got home safe and sound…. Your hosts unfortunately didn’t! George’s car broke down on the ferry so after a few extra trips to IOW and Portsmouth they have finally got the car off the ferry and now awaiting AA!!! 🤦‍♀️ 🤦‍♂️

Still, what a weekend! Worth it!

09/03/2026

We think that this picture says it all. What an incredible line-up creating an incredible weekend.
Thank you to all who attended our biggest ever Shanklin weekend and for so many who have already re-booked for next March!
Safe journey home x

Buttonhole Jazz Duo
Dani Joy Music & Perry Stauffer
The Hedge Inspectors
Jeff Japers
Matthew Quilliam Music
Anarchy In The Ukulele
Paul Mansell
Rachel Webley
Josh Jewsbury
Noah Ukuleles
IOW Tours
Shanklin Hotel
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

09/03/2026

Anarchy In The Ukulele bringing the house down in the final performance of 2026 Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend in Shanklin!
Thanks to all who attended the (yet again) sold out event! Our biggest one ever and a great weekend at the Shanklin Hotel with IOW Tours.
We’ll report more soon……..