In the depths of the Surrey hills is Grange Park Opera, located on the lands of West Horsley Place, a magical place where you will find a wall of wrinkled wrinkles, a forest clearing, an old garden with a 300 -year -old Mulberst. One night with Grange Park Opera is more than music, songs, picnics and champagne: you’ll also be treading in the footsteps of Henry VIII, Elizabeth I and even a ghost of the BBC or two.
About Grange Park Opera
Grange Park Opera is located on the lands of West Horsley Place, a 380 acres farm recently owned by the Bamber Gascoigne station and his wife Christine. Grange Park Opera was founded in 1998 by Wasfi Kani. He has organized more than 80 operas, initially from his home in Hampshire, and then more recent since his new home in West Horsley Place when Gas Coigne agreed to open his house and gardens to the opera company.
The operas are organized in the theater in The Woods, an auditorium that is based on 750 and is modeled in the Scala in Milan.
History of West Horsley Place
Grade I listed that the mansion dates from 1425, and includes 380 acres of which 5 acres is walled. West Horsley Place was owned by Mary Innes-Ker, Duchess of Roxburghe. Unexpectedly he gave it to his granddaughter Nieta Gascoigne in his death, 80, in 2014.
The atmospheric drawing room at West Horsley House, famous in BBC Ghosts. (Image: Richard Lewisohn)
The BBC television series Ghosts It was completely filmed in West Horsley Place. It was also used as a location for He Crown” Enola Holes” Vanity Fairy” Howard’s End and Mine Cousin Rachel.
The City Council, where you can dine the Grange Park opera, once frequented once frequented by Henry VIII. The king, who gave the house to his cousin Henry Courtnay, once stopped for a place or lunch. Poor Courtenay had to distribute a 35 -plates meal for Henry and his great entourage. NaturalCourtnay would then lose his head before Henry’s bad temper, helped and booked by a jealous Cromwell.
Queen Elizabeth I was at West Horsley Place for a week in August 1559. An emerging theater for the real stay was erected.
What is in Grange Park operates this summer?
Tristan and Isolde. (Image: Marc Brenner)
The 2023 summer season includes Wagner’s Tristan and IsoldePuccinis Rough, Massenet’s Werther and the Gala Bryn Terfel. On July 7, 100 primary children will perform at the theater in the forest. You can book your ticket for free.
His arrival at Grange Park Opera
I arrive at least an hour before to absorb the atmosphere of the walled garden, and even more if you want a glass of bubbles prior to performance. I recommend arriving an hour and a half before the start of performance.
The champagne and the preordinate canapés are served on the grass next to the house, but you can also ask for drinks on the spot. Or, if it is tea and cake that you prefer, go to the glory tea room that is located in the Croquet lawn tent.
Gastronomic options in Grange Park Opera
There are many gastronomic options in Grange Park Opera, some of which are dependent on the weather.
Picnics
Bring your own picnic (or ask for an opera by Grange Park) and choose a favorite place to enjoy it. These include a private Indian pavilion (£ 140 for 8-10 people) or a space in a community tent on the grassine or garden. (£ 20 per person). Keep in mind that the garden is closer to the theater. I have died in both and prefer croquet, which is more atmospheric, and I think it is a prettier environment.
You can also bring a picnic carpet or chairs and choose a place through the gardens (free).
The garden tent
Grange Park opera picnics: The Wagner costs £ 86 for 2 people and the Verdi is £ 83 for 2 people. Note: Picnics must be Reserved seven days in advance.
Restaurant restaurant
The library at West Horsley Place
Enjoy a three -plates dinner at Duchess’s restaurant for £ 90 per person. Note: The restaurant must be Reserved five days in advance.
You can also enjoy the same menu in one of the private rose garden (6-10 guests).
Clothing code
Mr London smells like a pose
The standard clothing code are black night dresses, but do not hesitate to push the fashion boat and wear something a bit more unusual. And go for comfort if you can. I recommend flat and comfortable shoes for your visit so you can enjoy a walk through the beautiful gardens. Yours really shot last year in his heels and since then he has learned his lesson!
How to get to Grange Park Opera
Grange Park Opera is near Leatherhead in Surrey. Horsley Station is a mile away (25 minutes on foot). It can also lead West Horsley Place, which is outside the A246 between Guildford and Leatherhead.
Why come with style? Reserve a vintage car of Horsley Station or London.
Once you arrive, you must walk or drive to the parking area, where attendees will provide guidance. If you bring a picnic, keep in mind that there is a 5 -minute walk from parking to most picnic areas inside the land. For £ 25, a goalkeeper will take his picnic basket to his favorite place.
GRANGE PARK OPERA membership
Grange Park Opera does not receive public subsidies and, therefore, membership helps maintain the flame in more than one sense. There are several levels of membership, and the advantages include the priority reserve for future productions, priority for the great winter dinner, touring with the CEO Wasfi Kani and invitations to the stage after a performance. Look the options here.
Farm Park Opera: Theatre in the Woods, West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 6an. Website.
I was invited by Grange Park Opera.
