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Top Hats & Tinsel – Tuesday 6th December
Join us this Merry Festive Season, for an evening of enigmatic entertainment, seasonal ‘sing-alongs’ and Music Hall Madness!
In the style of ‘The Good Old Days’ we shall while away the winter evening celebrating magical moments of melody Magical moments of melody, mayhem and melodrama. And to round off the evening’s entertainment, the entire cast will perform especially for you the Rumbustious Victorian Farce – Nursey Chickweed!
This performance will be held in the Great Hall. The house is open from 6:45pm, with the performance starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £13 for adults and £7 for children and are available by :-
Telephone the Credit Card Hotline for Rain or Shine – 07758 006414
Telephone the Office – 01544 388222
Or in person at Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square - 01568 616460
Open Days Every Wednesday in the Summer 2011
By popular demand we are now open for guided tours for the general public every Wednesday until the 14th September. The gardens are open from 2pm with a full guided tour of the ground floor commencing at 2:30pm.
Adults £6, Children (under 16) £2, Children under 5 free.
Pride & Prejudice - Thursday 11th August
BURTON COURT is proud to present a Heartbreak production of Pride and Prejudice
Open Air Theatre at it's best!
Jane Austen's most popular classic set in the rural village of Meryton follows the story of five sisters' amorous exploits. From the sweet and good natured eldest daughter Jane, down to the coquettish and petulant Lydia the whole spectrum of women's behaviour is examined in minute detail with Austen's delicate yet intense observation. Heartbreak's fresh and contemporary adaptation from its writer in residence, David KIerby Kendall will highlight the wit, fun and absurdities of the characters. Intermingled with period dance, music and song. And our very own Mr Darcy will make you tingle with anticipation.
Suitable for ages 7-70+
Tickets are at £13 for adults and £7 for children.
Parklands open from 6:30pm ready for picnics with the main performance at 7:30pm
Tickets available at:
www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk/ticketsales (no booking fee)
Telephone us on 01544 388222
Or in person at Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster
Tickets are also available on the night.
"I thoroughly enjoyed last nights performance, those of you who did not make it missed a treat. Pride and prejudice on Aug 11th.... .I am definitely going to do my best to go. I think we are so lucky to have something like this on our doorsteps." Yvonne Thomas
The Taming of the Shrew - Friday 15th July
Heartbreak Productions celebrates 20 years in the open air by revisiting this hilarious comedy. Experience William Shakespeare's classic with a modern twist in true open air style within the glorious surroundings of Burton Court's gardens and parkland. We recommend you come with family, friends and a mouth watering picnic, possibly even some wedding cake! For more information of this event please sign up to our newsletter above. Suitable for ages 8 to 80 and well beyond.
Tickets are at £13 for adults and £7 for children.
Parklands open from 6:30pm ready for picnics with the main performance at 7:30pm
Tickets available at:
www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk/ticketsales (no booking fee)
Telephone us on 01544 388222
Or in person at Leominster Tourist Information Centre, Corn Square, Leominster
Open House
Burton Court launches Herefordshire & Wye Valley Life's new monthly feature
21st Century Grand Houses.
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Wedding Fayre Success
A record turn out for both wedding couples and exhibitors at Burton Court's Wedding Fayre.
National Wedding Recognition
A recent wedding will have national recognition when it is featured in the Wedding Ideas magazine in their 'Real theme inspiration page' wedding spread. Amy and Dan's wedding was full of intricate touches and an attention to detail that was second to none. The delicious high tea was inspired by visiting an upmarket Tea Salon in San Francisco. Wanting to create something similar for their own wedding we created a high tea as a really ritzy occasion with tea sandwiches, scone and cakes with homemade jams and all washed down with lashings of delicious tea and Prosecco Rose. To the surprise and delight of Amy and Dan when they were first viewed it was explained that Queen Anne visited Burton Court in 1937 when she also had tea in the Great Hall with the Lady of the Manor - Mrs Clowes. The records state that the Queen wore white gloves that she didn't take off even when she ate her cucumber sandwiches! The Wedding Ideas magazine publication will be released nationally on the 1st December 2010.
Its Black and White
A special discount is now available for coach parties booked up on the Black and White Village Trail for guided tours with lunches or teas for numbers of up to 60 guests, please contact Edward for more details.
New development in the gardens is nearing completion
During the quieter autumn months we have been undertaking a large landscaping project in the gardens. Hundreds of square meters of stone is being laid for ease of walking in the main areas of the garden and the whole upper terrace of the gardens is levelled and customised to host marquee events for up to 450 guests. Also being installed is a state of the art outdoor lighting system out in the gardens; this means that all the colours of the rainbow can be adjusted to suit the event that you are planning. This work will be fully complete by February in readiness for when the weather picks up. Please contact Edward to find out how Burton Court can host your large party requirements.
Wedding Fayre 2011
Following the outstanding success of our 2010 Wedding Fayre
we are delighted to announce that Burton Court will be hosting
our 2011 Wedding Fayre on Sunday 30th January 2011 from 10am
to 4pm. Come and meet Dress Makers, Photographers, Florists
and much more in the grounds of North Herefordshire's timeless
Burton Court.
Stall holders please contact Edward to discuss space and availability.
The New Year's Eve Ball 2010
Following on from our last year's successful and popular New Year's Eve party we are hosting another celebratory Black Tie Ball on Friday 31st December. Flowing from 7:30pm onwards with a drinks reception, a 2 course hot buffet including traditional Indian curry; a live band and disco; official photography to feature in Herefordshire Life; a special midnight bonanza and carriages at 2am.
Tickets are on sale until the 29th December for only £40. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or by card through Burton Court. Payment must be made in advance of the event to avoid missing out as last year's Ball was a sell out. For more information and to book your tickets please contact Edward.
Feeling Arty?
Throughout the summer months Art Classes will be conducted by various groups for painting in the gardens. We have available dates on the 8th July and a landscape painting course on the 26th-28th July 2010 Please contact Edward to participate in the next class.
Sunday 31st January 2010 - Wedding Fayre
After the success of last year's wedding fayre, we will now be hosting our wedding fayre on Sunday the 31st of January 2010 for 10am to 4pm.
At our Grand Wedding Fayre, you will get the chance to meet a wide range of specialist suppliers that can make your wedding a dream come true - from Photographers to Florists - all have one aim in mind: to ensure that your special day is perfect in every way.
Attendance is free, and is a chance to explore the house and grounds of North Herefordshire's premier venue for weddings.
New Parkland Area
Work continues apace in the setting up of the new parkland on the South front. The Pick Your Own farm that has helped support the upkeep of the house has now been fully removed. The 20 acres of parkland has been lovingly restored back to its former glory, a lake area will be added as a new centrepiece to the parkland in amongst the established trees and meadows. The parkland has already been used with much success for the hosting of outdoor events including archery and falconry.
Feeling Arty?
Throughout the summer months Art Classes will be conducted by various groups for painting in the gardens. Please contact Edward to participate in the next class.
Murder so fine!
An Oscars themed Murder Mystery Night will take place on the 6th March 2010 to tie in with the actual Oscars that will take place the next day on the Sunday. The Oscars Fright Night will take the form of an after awards Ceremony dinner and has a wonderful plot. If you would like to assemble a table for this fine event then please contact Edward.
Its Black and White
A special discount is now available for coach parties booked up on the Black and White Village Trail for guided tours with lunches or teas for numbers of up to 60 guests, please contact Edward for more details.
Archive News
24th October 2009 - Murder Mystery Night
A fabulous evening of magic and wonder was enjoyed by all, during a murder mystery with a difference. The Great Hall was transformed into Hogwarts complete with floating candles! Over £400 was raised for Megan Baker house.
Getting married?
Our first Wedding Fayre held here on the 25th January 2009 had a large turnout of attendance. It seems that despite the recession people still want to get married! Burton Court would like to thank all the stall holders who helped make a truly inspiring day for all concerned. The busy wedding season is now upon us but we are already thinking about winter weddings. We are now offering special drinks packages with Winter Pimms for weddings booked up from October through to April please contact Edward for more details.
For any enquiries regarding the use of the facilities of Burton Court
please contact us on
01544 388 222
or via email at info@burtoncourt.com.