GRIM’S DYKE WEEKEND

NEW YEAR GALA WEEKEND · January 5th 2024 - January 8th 2024

Join us for an exclusive break at Grim’s Dyke, London’s premier country house hotel and the former home of Sir William and Lady Gilbert, for a delightfully different way to celebrate the New Year!

Steeped in history, Grim’s Dyke is a Grade II listed building set in forty acres of beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands, yet just twelve miles from the West End.

We have a fabulous weekend in store with outstanding musical entertainment from our professional opera stars, including Simon Butteriss and Rebecca Bottone. Local G&S Society Abbots Langley will join us for a concert performance of The Pirates of Penzance with many opportunities to join in. The National Festival Orchestra’s String Quartet will be there, and we will learn about the extraordinary life of operatic tenor Bonaventura Bottone, who has performed at many of the world’s leading opera houses.

We have a fabulous range of rooms available at this incredible hotel. If you are interested in an upgrade, please call us on 01422 323252.

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Itinerary

Friday 5th January

Guests make their way to Grim's Dyke Country House Hotel.
There will be a welcome reception with your tour directors and dinner in the hotel. Our entertainer this evening is the celebrated baritone Simon Butteriss, who will set the stage for the coming days, with an outstanding concert. Performance: After Dinner Cabaret with Simon Butteriss

Saturday 6th January

After a full English or continental breakfast, we will leave the hotel by coach for a tour, returning around 3 pm. Free time until our reception and dinner, when our string quartet will entertain us. This will be followed by our exclusive New Year Concert. Performance: Rebbecca Bottone & Simon Butteriss Present The New Year Concert

Sunday 7th January

We enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by a talk with opera star Bonaventura Bottone. Bonaventura has performed at many of the world's leading opera houses and has many fantastic tales to tell!
We will enjoy a buffet lunch in the hotel, followed by a tour of the house and grounds. Grim’s Dyke has a fascinating history and stunning gardens.
This evening there will be a reception and dinner followed by a concert performance of The Pirates of Penzance with local G&S Society (and former G&S Festival champions, Abbots Langley). And of course, any guests who love to sing are very welcome to join in! Performance: Abbots Langley G&S Society present The Pirates of Penzance