At the Manor News
Glyndebourne Festival 2013 – world class operatic experiences to captivate and inspire
Excitement is definitely building towards the start of this year’s festival. On the bill this season are four acclaimed revivals, including Richard Jones’s 2009 production of Verdi’s Falstaff and Michael Grandage’s debut operatic production from 2010 of Britten’s Billy Budd, celebrating the centenaries of these two extraordinary composers. I am delighted to say that we have a pair of tickets to each of these operas on the following dates:
Falstaff - Sunday 26th May
Billy Budd - Monday 12th August
These tickets are only available with an overnight stay at Gravetye – the perfect combination! To book or for further information please contact our reception team on 01342 810567.
Upcoming Special Events
Thursday 9th May - William Robinson and the Nature-Inspired Garden
£85.00 per person, aperitif, 3 courses and drinks inclusive.
Garden writer, Noel Kingsbury, tells us about Robinson's colourful, lively, and at times controversial career; as well as what we can learn from him today. The lunch will be followed by a tour from Gravetye’s own head gardener Tom Coward, with a special focus on wild gardening in the 21st century in Robinson’s historic garden.
Monday 6th May - Early May Bank Holiday - Free garden tour with Lunch
We will be running free garden tours at 11.00am and 3.30pm on the above date for all our lunch guests. Our delicious 4 course lunch menu is priced at £45 per person and places on the tours are allocated on a first come first served basis
Saturday 11th May- Champagne and Caviar Dinner with Louis Roederer
£190.00 per person, aperitif, 4 courses and champagne/wines inclusive.
We will be joined by Mark Bingley from Louis Roederer, Master of Wine and champagne expert who will be indulging us in the fizzy stuff, including the Louis Roederer Brut Premier and their Cristal 2004. On the caviar front, expect to taste Oscietra Classic, Baerii and Gold, as well as Sevruga and Royal Beluga.
Monday 27th May - Spring Bank Holiday - Free garden tour with Lunch
We will be running free garden tours at 11.00am and 3.30pm on the above date for all our lunch guests. Our delicious 4 course lunch menu is priced at £45 per person and places on the tours are allocated on a first come first served basis
For further information or to book, please contact our reception team on 01342 810567.
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Congratulations to the Bluebell Railway on their newly extended line to East Grinstead
We we
re delighted to see the first steam train run along the Bluebell Railway to East Grinstead near Gravetye after an extension linking the line to the national network opened last month. The extension will be fully operational from 4th May.
Previously, the nine-mile (14km) track ran from Sheffield Park to Kingscote. Now the heritage line has a connection to the national railway, it is possible to drive a steam train anywhere on the network. Passengers will also be able to buy through tickets taking them across the country and along the steam railway on one fare.
The 1950’s style station at Kingscote is on Gravetye’s doorstep, the Bluebell Railway is a must see attraction when visiting the hotel! http://www.bluebell-railway.co.uk/
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| The meadows at Gravetye have been looking particularly impressive this year, Tom explains why the cold spring hasn’t been all bad… | Rupert looks forward to our Champagne and Caviar Dinner on 11th May, plus is inspired by rhubarb - read on for a recipe… | ||
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