Grey's Monument tours will resume in April 2025 and we're bringing you an extra event each month. Monument tours will now happen on the first and third Saturday of each month from April till September. April Grey's Monument tours are fully booked. Tickets for the May openings (3rd and 17th) will go on sale on […]
Passionate. Sensual. An evening of intimate rarities. Who’s on stage Maria Włoszczowska directs harpist Oliver Wass and musicians from Royal Northern Sinfonia. What they’re playing Be transported to Paris in the 1920s with music by the leading composers of the day, Maurice Ravel and Claude Debussy. What you’ll hear Maurice Ravel Introduction and Allegro (11’) Claude […]
Whitby, a picturesque coastal town on the North Yorkshire coast of England, has become one of the most iconic destinations for Goths, alternative subcultures, and those who are drawn to the mystique of Victorian and Gothic history. The Whitby Goth Weekend (WGW) is a celebrated event that has been running since 1994, and it has grown to […]
Henry Miller Memorial Concert Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 J.S. Bach (arr. Fox-Lefriche): Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 arranged for solo violin Debussy: Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Ysaÿe: Captice d’après L’Etude en Forme de Valse, Op. 52, No. 6 de C. Saint Saëns Leia Zhu (violin) Jonathan Ware (piano) This […]
Join us to explore the Castle Keep after the doors have closed for the night! Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes About Explore the halls and passages inhabited in the days of old. Your guide will reveal the secrets of this amazing building, tell curious tales from its past, and will help to bring the […]
Spectacular. Iconic. Bring your lightsaber. Who’s on stage Our very own Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia conducted by life-long film buff Stephen Bell. What they’re playing Some of the most extraordinary pieces of music ever written for cinema, John Williams’ epic scores for Star Wars. Need to know Price: £13 – £49 Running […]
Wit. Grandeur. An opera in disguise. Who’s on stage Nil Venditti is a real firecracker. So much so, Royal Northern Sinfonia snapped her up as Principal Guest Conductor after two visits. Tonight she’s joined on stage by four super soloists, Royal Northern Sinfonia and Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia. What they’re playing It’s high energy […]
Summit Catbells and enjoy the stunning views this achievable little mountain has to offer, then we’ll return to Keswick for a lovely lunch close to lakeside at Derwentwater. Catbells – a small mountain in comparison to others in the lakes, it does pack a mighty little punch though with it’s sharp incline providing a great […]
“Blyth Battery Goes to War” is an event that takes place at Blyth Battery, a historic coastal artillery battery in Blyth, Northumberland, England. The event aims to recreate and honor the role of Blyth Battery during times of war, particularly during World War II. It involves reenactments, displays of military vehicles and equipment, demonstrations of […]
Reflective. Serene. A perfectly balanced afternoon. Who’s on stage Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, one of the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings who’ve wowed the world with their musical talents. What they’re playing Enjoy music that’s like an old friend, like Bach’s Partita, alongside new discoveries including William Grant Still’s beautiful, hazy, Summerland. What you'll hear Johann Sebastian Bach Partita No. 5 […]
Love. Loss. Putting a brave face on things. Who’s on stage Guest conductor Riccardo Minasi is joined by singing royalty Véronique Gens and of course our very own Royal Northern Sinfonia. What they’re playing Schubert’s Overture in the Italian Style No.2, the tragic, unsettled world of Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été, and Mozart’s stormy Symphony No. 40. What’s happening […]
Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond. In this visually stunning event, Chris will present never-before-seen space imagery of Earth, the Moon, Mars, and more, in an awe-inspiring exploration of discovery. […]
