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Northumberland • Scottish Borders • Edinburgh • The Lake District

Doxford Hall Hotel • Eshott Hall • Ednam House HotelDalhousie Castle • The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa


Northumberland • Scottish BordersEdinburgh • The Lake District

Northumberland • Scottish BordersEdinburgh • The Lake District

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Music, Opera& TraditionalPerformances

The biggest news is the timing and structure of it. The festival has previously been at Doxford, Eshott and Guyzance, but each of the other three hotels in the Robert Parker Collection – Dalhousie, Ednam and Wordsworth House – has said

almost every year, “Gosh, we’d like a slice of this.” So this year we thought long and hard and called it the ‘Northumbrian Music Festival on Tour’, because we are taking it up into Scotland and across to the Lake District – there will be performances in every one of the hotels this year.

That’s the first piece of news. The second piece of news is that we had quite a lot of people saying to us, “Look, we love it, but attending a music festival is quite expensive, especially if you’re coming from a distance. We’d love to come to more than one but because it’s all in November we can’t.” One or two actually asked if we could spread it out, so that’s what we’ve done. It starts in October and we have one weekend per month, October through to March.

So, we’ve got one weekend at Eshott, one weekend at Dalhousie, then coming back down to Doxford. We’re also throwing in two extra ones in December, they’re called the Strauss Christmas Music Concert. Then one at Eshott, one at Edman House in the Borders, then we go across to the Wordsworth in the Lakes in January, back to Ednam House in February and ending up at Doxford Hall, which will be their second weekend.

Another little thing I’m thrilled about, is we’ve had the Northumbrian Ranters every year – the young people’s orchestra – and they’re coming twice this year. They’re going to go to Ednam House in Kelso – quite a number of them live in the Borders so it’ll be good for them to perform to grandmas and grandpas in that area

– and then they’re coming to Doxford as well again, so that’s quite exciting.

The other little thing is tiny, but our oldest grandchild, Luke Fitzgerald, who is now 18, is currently organ scholar at Portsmouth Cathedral, and he’s won the scholarship to Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge. He’s going there in October to read Music and to be the organ scholar at Cambridge. He’s going to give a concert at the Wordsworth, an organ recital, as part of its weekend.

Speaking of which, the Wordsworth Hotel has a ballroom that seats 150 but isn’t suitable for music – it has a low ceiling and there’s no acoustic. However, it is next to Grasmere Church, so the Wordsworth’s three concerts will feature lunch or dinner, but they’ll all start off in the hotel with a meal and then people will be invited to walk down to the church, which is less than 100 yards away.

Similarly, Edman House is next to Kelso Parish Church, so we thought, “Why don’t we go there again for the music?” So Ednam House is doing that for two of its concerts; it’s got three concerts in total: one in the hotel and two in the church. I think it’s nice to use the church, they tend to have wonderful acoustic and it’s a nice setting aesthetically as well.

As always, my wife and I shall be at every concert. It is a great joy for us – the music is wonderful and the performers are very high quality. When you sit at a table and the performers, some of whom come from overseas to perform, are moving amongst you, only a couple of metres away, I think it is really how music used to be, if we go back to the Middle Ages. It was very intimate back then, people were very close to the performers, and we try and make it feel like that. We hope you enjoy it.

Gina and Robert Parker

Welcome to the sixth Northumbrian Music FestivalThere are a few changes at this year’s Northumbrian Music Festival

‘The music is wonderful and the performers are

very high quality’

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WelcomeHello everyone, and a huge warm welcome to this, our sixth Northumbrian Music FestivalTo those who have been before we thank you for your continued support and welcome you back, for those new to the Festival a huge welcome and we hope you have a wonderful experience with us.

The Festival is different this season as we have spread the weekends out over six months, from October 2016 to March 2017, presenting one weekend for every month. Also, as a new departure, the Festival is to take in all the venues which make up the Robert Parker Collection of hotels, so we are taking the Northumbrian Music Festival effectively on tour. We have a great line-up of top quality entertainment as always to go with the wonderful cuisine provided by the hotels to make your experience the best it can be while visiting us.

Once again we welcome back the very talented Heritage Opera company who in December will perform two favourite operas, Rigoletto (Verdi) and The Magic Flute (Mozart) and then will return in March to Doxford Hall with a fun, full production of The Pirates of Penzance (Gilbert and Sullivan).

Festival concert favourites – A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan, The Three English Tenors, The Northumbrian Ranters and A Grand Opera Gala – will feature at our new venues, Dalhousie Castle (Edinburgh), Ednam House (Kelso) and The Wordsworth Hotel (Grasmere), which will also utilise the Grasmere Church next door for a very special concert of The Joy of Sacred Music and a wonderful organ recital. We hope you can join us there for that.

The new season kicks off in style at Eshott Hall with A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan with former singers of the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and the return of the North East’s very popular local lad Graeme Danby with his wife, Valerie Reid, in a fun concert of Northumbrian song interspersed with some English song favourites.

Christmas is coming and we present two Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala concerts at Eshott Hall and Ednam House, with favourite music and waltzes from Vienna and of course lots of Christmas crackers to join in with.

Once again we thank you so much for coming to visit us at the Festival, and hope that you enjoy your special evening with us.

With best wishes

Jeremy PeakerFestival Artistic Director

‘We have a great line-up

of top quality entertainment as always to go with

the wonderful cuisine provided by the hotels to make your experience the best it can be while

visiting us’

Make ItYour OwnWith guests demanding variety and quality the staff at the Robert Parker Collection will always offer a unique and memorable occasionFine dining and luxurious surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for having fun. Celebrations of all sizes and for all kinds of events are what we really specialise in at The Robert Parker Collection. We just love to see people letting their hair down and leaving our award-winning teams to provide all those little extra touches that help make every celebration special and memorable.

Whether for weddings, company awards and marking outstanding achievements through to Yuletide festivities, you’ll find our teams are on hand to guide you through choosing the menu, entertainment, table dressings and themes. You’ll turn up on the day assured that all the planning will come to fruition leaving you to party, party, party with your guests.

Businesses expect the very highest attention to detail. We know that you are placing your trust in us, so we invest in training so all our teams play a role in delivering success on your behalf. At The Robert Parker Collection, we have rooms and areas conducive to doing business. Whether concluding a deal or strengthening a professional relationship, our fine dining arrangements are second to none. For conferences and meetings we have flexible rooms and areas for quiet contemplation and these mindfulness areas are perfectly complemented with carefully sourced foods.

Doxford Hall Hotel and Spa is the only Red Star hotel in Northumberland. Red stars are only awarded to hotels which consistently exceed customers’ expectations by always “going that extra mile”. This passion for great service exists within all the staff who excel at providing unobtrusive service. Spa days and treatments followed by afternoon tea are a great way to enjoy Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa. The walled garden is a fantastic area for marquees and theatrical performances too. What really makes Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa stand out is the spacious public areas and bedrooms underpinned with a great team and the stunning grounds and yew tree maze.

Eshott Hall is a quintessential country house hotel, underpinned with fine dining and wonderful service. Our experienced team thrive on innovating so that every special detail can help to ensure a memorable time with us. The kitchen garden and seasonal fresh produce bring exquisite flavours and textures to enhance your dining experience. But what really makes Eshott Hall stand out is the opportunity to have exclusive use. Whether for weddings, executive gatherings or high-level training, the secluded location means you can have your very own exclusive retreat.

The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa is perfectly located for residential conferences. Plentiful public spaces and an abundance of nooks and crannies help to create an ambience for getting business done in the right frame of mind. When it comes to letting your hair down the Coleridge Suite provides a private area for bands, DJs and all forms of entertainment. With a gold award for environmental management you can be assured we are concentrating on sustainability. What really makes The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa stand out is the range of public areas. All help to ensure you have a sense of privacy, while freeing you to enjoy the wonderful food and service. And as Wordsworth said himself of Grasmere, it is ‘the loveliest spot that man hath found’.

Dalhousie Castle & Aqueous Spa has been providing quality hospitality for nearly 800 years. The castle is so versatile, providing the perfect venue for all occasions from weddings and conferences to meetings and exhibitions. The Aqueous Spa and treatments complement the fine food and wines. Our resident piper can bring a touch of magic to any event. Now a 4 star hotel and Scottish Wedding Hotel of the Year you can be assured this award-winning hotel will be the venue of choice. What really makes The Dalhousie Hotel & Aqueous Spa stand out is the way in which the service and food match the dramatic backdrop of this iconic castle. The dungeon restaurant is a destination in its own right. On a practical level, it is only 1.5 miles from a train station that connects with Edinburgh every 30 minutes.

Ednam House Hotel has the largest ballroom in the borders and, overlooking the River Tweed, surely has one of the best locations. The hotel is perfect for large meetings and product launches, while it’s also able to accommodate more intimate dining and meeting requirements. The terraced gardens are perfect for afternoon teas, lunches and quiet contemplation. What really makes Ednam House Hotel stand out is the genuine warmth of the staff and their fine service. The public areas give an unashamed nod to the hotel’s links with fly fishing and local gillies, while the restaurant overlooks the Tweed and is set in immaculately tended gardens.

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Robert and Gina Parker, supported by their senior team, understand the status of the collection of buildings within their immediate and regional area and as a result undertake careful restoration, maintenance and estate management. Over many centuries the buildings have evolved and, having retained many original architectural features, these now contribute to a unique experience of timeless quality.

The Robert Parker Collection hotels each have distinct architectural styles, reflecting their primary use at the time of building, contemporary design and fashion. Dalhousie Castle was built for defence, to provide reassurance to dependants and as a statement of ownership. Though built and rebuilt at different times, Doxford, Ednam and Eshott were primarily built as grand houses by successful entrepreneurs for entertaining and carousing with peers. The Wordsworth’s original purpose was a hunting and fishing lodge – still with a requirement to be grand but tempered with the need to be practical.

The oldest of The Robert Parker Collection is Dalhousie Castle, with records suggesting it dates as far back as 1280. The main purpose of the castle was defence of people, livestock and water. These factors bear heavily on the architectural features, such as a deep dry moat, 11–15 ft thick walls, drawbridge, turrets and ramparts. Interestingly, a further influence on the building was the availability of stone and at Dalhousie this was quarried from the other side of the South Esk River.

This formidable building now provides a stunning and welcoming backdrop – confirming safety and security. The drum tower on the left is thought to have been built around 1540 and protects a well which provides the castle’s source of drinking water. Access to the dungeon, with its vaulted ceilings designed to support the rest of the building, was via a rope. Once installed prisoners were secure as there would be no escaping via the 11ft thick wall. Fortunately now diners prefer to stay, to enjoy Head Chef Francois’ wonderful cooking accompanied by fine service and wines. The moat and large lawn that once housed a formal kitchen garden are now outdoor architectural features.

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa has a great sense of arrival. A key architectural feature is the Doric pillars at reception, which appear on the hotel’s logo. These date back to 1818 and were designed by

John Dobson, one of the most prolific architects of the period, who was renowned for high quality and his use of golden sandstone. Internally there are many features that stand out, especially the quality of craftsmanship of wood carvings. A notable example is the owl topping the lovely staircase joining the north and east wings, which was commissioned by Lord Runciman.

The grounds, terraces and walled garden all complement the exterior and internal areas of the hotel. Another great feature at Doxford Hall is the yew tree maze containing 3,000 trees planted by 2,000 children. The maze provides a living architectural feature that wows and encourages a sense of contemplation and an area where you can truly relax and “lose yourself ”.

Ednam House Hotel has a wonderful story – the romance of a local boy leaving with his “tail between his legs” only to return sometime later as a self-made successful entrepreneur. A portrait of James Dickson hangs above the fireplace at the hotel reception, fittingly overlooking the hub and hive of activity. He engaged James Nesbit, who had overseen the erection of Paxton House near Duns, to create his new home. Havana House (as he originally named it) was a statement from the very start – demolishing several houses to make way for his homecoming. The building is made all the more imposing when you consider that when it was built in the 1760s, most of the neighbouring houses would have been much smaller and had thatched roofs.

The grand entrance with new coat of arms creates a sense of arrival, which today is matched by the service and friendliness of the staff at Ednam House Hotel. Among the internal features that stand out are fine plaster reliefs depicting scenes from Aesop’s Fables and the views across the River Tweed. The hotel is famed for its location on the

Houses of HistoryAll the buildings within the Robert Parker Collection have a unique heritage which is warmly fostered on each and every day

River Tweed and if it was not for an often overlooked architectural feature, this may not be possible. The walled embankment provides a flood defence which secures the space for gardens and pathways, enhancing the view and enjoyment of the River Tweed. Just a few yards from the hotel is the world famous Junction Pool, which is revered by fishing exponents.

Eshott Hall Hotel is also steeped in history, with there being records of a Hall in Eshott as far back as 1310. Eshott went through several owners and rebuilds until the estate was bought by Emerson Bainbridge, founder of the world’s first department store. On arrival into the hotel grounds you are immediately drawn to the Ionic square pillars symmetrically placed in the centre of the Palladian-styled building.

On entering the hotel the sweeping curves of the stairway ensure the stained glass window designed by William Morris, which radiates light through to the hallway, grabs your attention. The walled kitchen gardens are in perfect proportion to the main building and furthering this architectural harmony is the restored Victorian fernery. Set just off the front lawn, this is a masterpiece of an exterior

architectural design, luring you into the rest of the gardens and grounds.

The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa was originally a shooting lodge built for the Earl of Cadagon in the 1850s. In 1976 the village created a trust to purchase the hotel in order to save it from being demolished and converted into shops, flats and 14 houses. The hotel opened in March 1981, having been developed in the style of the original shooting lodge. The architectural features of early Victorian hotels and inns have been maintained in order to protect the vernacular of Grasmere.

Built with local stone and slate, the building also has instantly recognisable Victorian fancy bargeboards and a “complicated” roof typical of the period; architectural features which one would expect to be preserved in the Lake District. The traditional exterior creates an opportunity for contemporary design in the Signature restaurant and the modern Spa, which provide a contrast in style that is sympathetically merged. Once again the classic Doric pillar is evident in the pool area, providing an architectural feature that chimes with civilised luxury.

‘Over many centuries the buildings have evolved and, having retained many original architectural features, these now contribute to a unique experience of timeless quality’


François Giraud has been the Head Chef at Dalhousie Castle in Bonnyrigg, to the south-west of Edinburgh, for 15 years, and has become known for fusing the classical French influences he learned in his youth with top-quality locally sourced Scottish produce. François grew up in Glasgow and was raised in a food-loving household: as well as his father being a chef, he has two brothers, an uncle and a cousin in the trade. Despite not having any formal training, he’s worked his way to being one of the most respected chefs working in Scotland today.

Who has had the biggest influence on your cooking style?Possibly my father, and my time working in France also; no one chef in particular. You see something on the telly and in books, you go out dining and so on and so forth, and you think ‘That’s quite nice’ and you try to adapt something similar to yourself. I would say definitely I was influenced by French cuisine more than anything.

What do you enjoy about using British beef?Flavour. That’s what it all comes down to.

What is your favourite cut?If I’m eating for myself, plate. While fillet is nice and it’s the prime beef and all the rest of it, personally I like a piece of meat that’s got a bit of fat on it. We do beef cheek for weddings and functions; we do quite a lot of that and it’s quite a popular one. Some people don’t like the sound of it being called cheek, but call it what you want. Shin is very nice also, and I love oxtail, so there’s not a bit of beef that I don’t particularly like, it’s all about how you go about cooking it. I do like nose-to-tail eating; it’s all fine well just selling a fillet of beef, but then there’s an awful lot of the cow that’s gone to waste.

Who would you love to have cook for you?Hard one. It really depends on what I’m eating and where I’m at and the mood I’m in, but I think I would like to have met and spoken with [Auguste] Escoffier and the likes, because of the way that they brought culinary art forward, even in France alone. As for a living one, there’d be quite a few: Eleven Madison Park, I really like the style of food they have.

Gallic Flair, Scottish SubstanceFrench-Scottish chef François Giraud talks – learning from his dad, why plate is underrated and eating with Escoffier

A Cut Above

Here we consider a less common but truly tasty use of local produce to try with us or at home this winter

This is a true meat lover’s cut from the side of the shoulder. If the ‘quill’ is cut from the middle, you will be left with lean meat perfect for flash frying. As an alternative, in this recipe prepared by Jaid Smallman, Head Chef at The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa, the quill is rendered down during the slow cooking process. It is from this quill that the cut of beef is named, as its shape resembles a feather.

Serves 4

Ingredients1kg feather blade steak, 3 large shallots or one medium sized white onion, 2 celery sticks, 2 medium sized carrots, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 glass (250ml) red wine, 500ml beef stock, 3 tbsp rapeseed oil, 2 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tbsp English mustard, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, sea salt and freshly ground pepper. For the mashed potatoes: 500g Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and quartered, 50g salted butter, 25ml double cream, Freshly ground white pepper, 4 or 5 stems of tenderstem broccoli per person, 12 chestnut mushrooms washed and cut into quarters, 100g smoked pancetta, 80g peeled pearl onions

Raising the Steaks

Put those chicken fillets back in the freezer – we’re taking your meat game to the next level with this classic steak tartare

Popularised by legendary chef Auguste Escoffier, steak tartare has graced the menus of the world’s finest restaurants. During the early 1920s it often appeared in elite Paris haunts as ‘Steak l’Americaine’, reflecting the dramatic growth of international travel at the beginning of the last century. François Giraud, Head Chef at The Dalhousie Hotel and Aqueous Spa, introduces his recipe of this classic.

Serves: 2

Ingredients225g finely diced fillet of Scottish beef, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp homemade tomato ketchup, 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 tsp finely diced red onion, 2 tsp chopped capers, 1 tsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp chopped tarragon, 1 tsp Tabasco, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp chopped chives, 2 fresh egg yolks, 20g Roquefort, blue cheese dressing, thinly sliced shallot rings, 4 slices rye bread toast

MethodDice the fillet into small pieces of approximately 2–3mm; it’s best to use knives rather than a mincer as this maintains a superior texture. Place into a bowl and refrigerate for 30–40 minutes.Add all the ingredients except the egg yolks and Roquefort (keep back a little parsley too) and fold together.

Use a medium-sized ramekin to mould two patties, then turn out onto chilled plate. Using the back of a soup spoon make an indentation in the centre of each patty. Garnish with parsley and place the egg yolk. Served with crisp baby gem leaves, Roquefort, rye toast and shallot rings.

Perfect accompaniments include a young Beaujolais, Champagne or a chilled stout.

MethodTrim the steak and cut it into four pieces of equal size, then season with plenty of sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Leave it covered at room temperature whilst preparing vegetables. Preheat the oven to 160C/320F/Gas 3.

Wash and trim carrots and celery, and cut into 1cm pieces. Finely chop the shallots or onion, crush the cloves of garlic and strip the thyme leaves from their stalks.

Heat a tablespoon of rapeseed oil at medium heat in a pan large enough to accommodate the four pieces of steak. Fry the steak for two to three minutes on both sides or until nicely browned, then set it aside from the pan into casserole dish.

Reduce heat, add remaining oil and gently fry the shallots or onions, carrot and celery until golden brown (which should take six to eight minutes) before stirring in the garlic, frying for a further minute and adding the mixture to the casserole dish.

Add the wine and deglaze the pan, being careful to stir constantly to avoid burning the base of the pan. Pour the liquid into a casserole dish then add beef stock, tomato puree, thyme leaves, bay leaf and mustard and stir in all these ingredients, bringing the casserole to the boil before removing from heat.

Place greaseproof paper on a surface and cover with casserole lid. Place into oven for three to four hours.

Bring the potatoes to the boil in slightly salted water 35 minutes before serving, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Drain water and return saucepan to heat for two minutes to evaporate any excess water then take it off the heat and cover with a lid.

The next 15 minutes will be quite busy! Checking the beef is tender, skim any fat from surface and then transfer the meat to a warmed plate before forcing it into a cylinder shape three inches high by two inches wide.

Strain the vegetables through a sieve and into a large pan, pushing them through the sieve with a ladle or large spoon. Pour the cooking liquor through the sieve to extract all the puree. Check for taste and add salt and pepper if required.

Heat a thick-bottomed pan with 10ml rapeseed oil and 15g of butter. When the butter starts foaming, reduce to medium heat and add the pearl onions and pancetta. Once they begin to caramelise, add the quartered mushrooms.

Place tenderstem broccoli into steamer, then begin to mash potatoes, adding salted butter, pepper and double cream, replace lid.

Simmer the sauce for three to five minutes until it’s thickened and glossy.

Add meat and cook for a further three minutes taking care to constantly spoon sauce over meat.

Serve onto a warmed plate with mashed potato, mushrooms, bacon and steamed tenderstem broccoli and a small jug of sauce per person.

Serve with a glass of a good Chateauneuf-du-Pape.


Dalhousie Castle Hotel& Aqueous Spa:The castle stands majestically within undulating grounds. You will not need to go far to enjoy Dalhousie Falconry. Located within the gardens, the castle provides a stunning backdrop to a wide range of exotic owls and hawks. It is best to pre-book this experience by calling 01875 825728 or visiting [email protected].

The rolling hills and quaint towns disguise a heavy industrial past and just 1.5 miles from Dalhousie Castle is Scotland’s National Mining Museum. Tours are provided by ex-miners who eloquently share stories of camaraderie and bravery. Catering for all ages and tastes there is a Kids Zone, gallery of local artists and a programme of events. It’s one of the finest examples of a large Victorian mine throughout Europe.

Making use of Newtongrange Train Station, with trains every 30 minutes most days, you can easily get to Edinburgh and visit this world-renowned capital city. While in Edinburgh, you can climb an extinct volcano (better known as Arthur’s Seat) within Holyrood Park which is a short walk from the city and you will be rewarded with panoramic views over Edinburgh. Likewise, the Borders Railway departs every 30 minutes along a picturesque line to Galashiels, along the newest railway line in Britain.

A visit to Scotland would be incomplete without taking in a distillery and just 12 miles from Dalhousie Castle, you’ll find Glenkinchie Distillery often called “Edinburgh’s Malt”. Less than five miles from the hotel lies the famous, award-winning Rosslyn Chapel too. Ten years after the release of The Da Vinci Code visitors are fascinated by this historic building, a place of worship since 1446.

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa:The Northumbrian coastline is only five miles away from Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa and is one of the county’s many world-class attractions. Holy Island and Lindisfarne are just over 25 miles away. However, if you allow plenty of time you can travel from Doxford

to Craster and follow the coast through Seahouses and Bamburgh. There are daily boat trips from Seahouses or Amble to the Farne Islands – famous for its puffins.

The market town of Alnwick has retained some cobbled streets adjacent to the market place, where there are galleries and many specialist shops. The town is famous for the castle, ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland and location for both Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Capability Brown was born in Northumberland and you can enjoy the legacy of his landscaping on a grand scale within the gardens. Alnwick Gardens is an altogether different experience. There is plenty for children to engage with and it’s a good day out with the famous Grand Cascade, woodland walk and the ever favourite “Poison Garden”.

Further afield is Europe’s largest expanse of dark skies at Kielder. Tickets should be booked in advance for a truly magnificent experience at the observatory.

Eshott Hall Hotel:For most people a visit to Northumberland would not be complete without visiting part of Hadrian’s Wall. Just over an hour’s drive away, Sycamore Gap is reputed to be one of the prettiest places and is probably one of the most frequently photographed. Closer to Eshott and on the way is Heddon-on-the-Wall.

The historic town of Morpeth has retained many stylish independent shops including Rutherford’s, a traditional department store first opened in 1846. The town has a vibrant arts, crafts and cultural scene with a range of galleries. The regular market day is Wednesday. A Farmers Market takes place the first Saturday of the month and the town hosts an annual food festival.

Eshott Hall Hotel is ideally located to explore the Northumbrian coast. Amble is only seven miles away and hosts the annual Puffin Festival. The Coquet Shorebase Trust offer a range of activities including sailing, kayaking and raft building. A couple of miles south of Amble you’ll find Druridge Bay Country Park with a seven-mile stretch of beach running from Amble to Cresswell.

Where Am I...The Robert Parker Collection hotels are located in some of the most beautiful parts of Great Britain. Once you have relaxed in the spa or taken in the grounds you will be ready to explore the local area. Here are some suggestions

Wallington Hall is a National Trust property and is another estate enhanced with the works of Capability Brown. There are fun features for children, including wooden castles as well as its famous walled garden and owl house. Wallington Hall is less than half an hour’s drive from Eshott Hall Hotel.

Ednam House Hotel:Kelso is a vibrant, thriving town with many independent retailers including A Hume Country Clothing, who supply the rich and famous of the world. The cobbled market square is just 200 yards from Ednam House Hotel where banks, galleries and craft shops will encourage you to linger.

From the hotel you will overlook the racecourse which hosts a number of race meetings throughout the year. This is also home to many significant events during the year, including the Border Union Show held annually at the end of July. Farming and markets play a key part in the life of Kelso with regional agricultural shows being held regularly.

Overlooking Kelso is Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and home of the Duke of Roxburghe and family since 1721. As well as tours of the castle, the gardens have many interesting features including an adventure playground for children.

A 15-minute drive north of Kelso will take you to the beautiful Mellerstain House, home to the Earl of Haddington and an exquisite example of Robert Adam architecture. Towards the east in Berwickshire are two houses well worth the visit: Manderston House in Duns, featured as one of the Antiques Roadshow venues, and Paxton House, designed by the same architects who worked on Ednam House, John & James Adams.

A 35-minute drive to the border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed will take you through the famous town of Coldstream. North of Berwick-upon-Tweed lies the harbour town of Eyemouth with lovely coastal views. Twenty-five miles north is Dunbar with its red stone castle, where some parts of the fortification are nearly 2,000 years

old. The harbour and town centre are well worth a visit.

Traveling in the opposite direction the towns of Jedburgh with its famous abbey and Hawick famous for cashmere and knitwear are 20 and 35 minutes respectively away by car.

The Wordsworth Hotel and Spa:Grasmere is a lovely village with world-renowned attractions within easy walking distance of The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa, none more famous than Dove Cottage, home to William Wordsworth for eight years.

Grasmere is also well served with galleries and no one will want to go home without having visited the world-famous Sarah Nelson’s Gingerbread Shop adjacent to the hotel. St Oswald’s Church lies just less than 100 yards from the hotel where you can visit the burial place of William Wordsworth. There are a number of walks that start and end at the Hotel. Five are available to download before arriving at hotel from the website: www.thewordsworthhotel.co.uk

Lake cruises from Windermere are as popular as ever with a return cruise between Bowness and Waterhead, between Bowness and Lakeside and around the whole lake. Some boats also stop at the pier at Brockhole, the National Park Visitor Centre.

One of the most alluring features of the Lake District is the association with Beatrix Potter, and 2016 marks her 150th birthday. This is being celebrated with a new gallery at Hawkshead, which is 10 miles from the hotel. Hill Top is where Beatrix Potter lived and was bought with the proceeds from her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The National Trust have maintained the house just as she had it. Tickets cannot be bought in advance so it’s best to get there nice and early. The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness on Windermere brings all 23 stories to life.

Ambleside is less than five miles away. The pretty town has many galleries and shops specialising in outdoor wear as well as those selling local foods, crafts and art. The Ambleside Climbing Wall is a great indoor activity.


• Friday 14th October A FEAST OF GILBERTAND SULLIVANEshott Hall – MorpethWelcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee andpetits fours.

• Saturday 15th October

GRAEME DANBY & NORTHUMBRIAN SONGEshott Hall – MorpethWelcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £59 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee andpetits fours.

• Friday 11th November

A GRAND OPERA GALADalhousie Castle – Edinburgh Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee andpetits fours.

• Saturday 12th November

THE THREE ENGLISH TENORSDalhousie Castle – Edinburgh Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee andpetits fours.

• Saturday 14th January

LUKE FITZGERALD – ORGAN RECITALWordsworth Hotel/St Oswald’s Church – GrasmereConcert – 12 PM • Lunch – 1.30 PM Cost: £25 per person, to include a welcome drink, three-course lunch with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 14th January

THE GLORY OFSACRED MUSICWordsworth Hotel/St Oswald’s Church – GrasmereWelcome Drink – 6 PM • Dinner – 6.30 PM • Concert – 8 PMCost: £59 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Friday 24th February

A FEAST OF GILBERTAND SULLIVANEdnam House – Kelso Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £59 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 25th February

NORTHUMBRIAN RANTERSEdnam House – Kelso Welcome Drink – 12 PM • Lunch – 12.30 PM • Concert – 1.15 PMCost: £35 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, two-course lunch with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 25th February

A GRAND OPERA GALAEdnam House – Kelso Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Friday 10th March

NORTHUMBRIAN RANTERSDoxford Hall – Alnwick Welcome Drink – 5.30 PM • Dinner – 6.00PM • Concert – 7.00 PMCost: £35 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, two-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 11th March

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Doxford Hall – Alnwick Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Friday 2nd December

RIGOLETTODoxford Hall – Alnwick Welcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PM Cost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 3rd December

THE MAGIC FLUTE Doxford Hall – AlnwickWelcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Saturday 10th December

STRAUSS CHRISTMASEshott Hall – MorpethWelcome Drink – 6.15 PM • Dinner – 6.45 PM • Concert – 8.15 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

• Sunday 11th December

STRAUSS CHRISTMASEdnam House – Kelso Welcome Drink – 1 PM • Lunch – 1.30 PM • Concert – 3 PM Cost: £59 per person, to include welcome drink & canapes on arrival, gourmet three-course Sunday lunch, coffee & petits fours.

• Friday 13th January

THE THREE ENGLISH TENORSWordsworth Hotel/St Oswald’s Church – GrasmereWelcome Drink – 6 PM • Dinner – 6.30 PM • Concert – 8 PMCost: £69 per person, to include a welcome drink on arrival, gourmet three-course dinner with coffee and petits fours.

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PROGRAMME

Regular Royal Queen ........................................... The Gondoliers

The Law Is The True Embodiment ................................ Iolanthe

The Sentry’s Song ................................................................ Iolanthe

The Fairy Queen’s Song ..................................................... Iolanthe

If You Go In (Pre Dialogue) ............................................ Iolanthe

When First My Old, Old Love I Knew(Tink-a-tank) ............................................................... Trial By Jury

Sweet and Low ....................................................... Utopia Limited

I Cannot Tell What This Love May Be ........................ Patience

I Am A Pirate King (Dialogue) ....... The Pirates Of Penzance

A Man Who Would Woo AFair Maid (Dialogue Into) ............ The Yeomen Of The Guard

When A Wooer Goes A-Wooing(Dialogue Into) ................................ The Yeomen Of The Guard

Take A Pair Of Sparkling Eyes .......................... The Gondoliers

I Am A Maiden ............................................................. Princess Ida

Oh Joy Unbounded ................................................... Trial By Jury

Interval 15 mins

When I Was A Lad ................................................ HMS Pinafore

Kind Captain I’ve Important Information(Dialogue Into) ....................................................... HMS Pinafore

I’m Called Little Buttercup ................................. HMS Pinafore

The Hours Creep On Apace ............................... HMS Pinafore

Never Mind The Why And Wherefore(Dialogue Into) ....................................................... HMS Pinafore

When A Merry Maiden Marries ....................... The Gondoliers

Oh Is There Not One Maiden Here ............................................... .................................................................... The Pirates Of Penzance

Major General’s Song ......................... The Pirates Of Penzance

A Policeman’s Lot (Audience Participation) ................................. .................................................................... The Pirates Of Penzance

A Wandering Minstrel I ............................................. The Mikado

Three Little Maids ........................................................ The Mikado

Were You Not To Koko Plighted(Short Dialogue) .......................................................... The Mikado

Here’s A How-De-Do (Pre Dialogue) .................... The Mikado

The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring ................ The Mikado Finale Act Two .............................................................. The Mikado

Encore Once More Gondolieri(Finale Act Two) .................................................... The Gondoliers

Friday 14th October, Eshott Hall & Friday 24th February, Ednam House

A FEAST OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN 6Returning for another year at the Northumbrian Music Festival, A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan is sure to delight old and new audiences with its celebration of the best of one of England’s most-loved musical partnerships

YVONNE PATRICK – SopranoYvonne has sung many roles for the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and has established herself as a well-known Gilbert and Sullivan Performer.

LOUISE CRANE – Mezzo Soprano Since making her debuts at Glyndebourne, English National Opera and the Belgium Royal Opera, Louise has established herself as one of this country’s most sought-after and versatile mezzo sopranos.

DAVID MENEZES – TenorDavid has performed for a number of companies, including Carl Rosa and the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company, he has also sung with the British Youth Opera and recently the New London Opera Group.

ALISTAIR DONKIN – BaritoneAlistair was principal comedy baritone with the original D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and subsequently The Magic of Gilbert and Sullivan. He now writes and directs shows.

GRAHAM STONE – BassGraham’s extensive career has seen him perform for the Scottish Opera, and perform The Phantom of the Opera in the West End. He has also been part of several BBC opera performances and recordings.

DAVID SMITH – Accompanist (Eshott Hall)Yorkshire born David was trained at the Royal Manchester College of Music. For many years he was Head of Performance at Leeds College of Music where he had management responsibility for all instrumental teaching and performances. He has conducted a series of piano workshops and masterclasses at leading music conservatoires in China. As musical director and accompanist, David has worked with many well-known cabaret and solo artists and his work has taken him to top venues throughout the UK and USA. He has made many TV appearances on programmes such as Last of the Summer Wine, The New Statesman and Heartbeat. Film credits include Romance on the Orient Express, and Till we Meet Again. He has been musical director for The Good Old Days stage show at City Varieties in Leeds since 1989.

These former singers from the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company truly convey the magic and wit of Gilbert and Sullivan, reminding audiences why they are so iconic today.

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DAVID SMITH

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This is Graeme’s second appearance at the Festival – last year he delighted us with The Cliffs Of Old Tynemouth, Take Me Up The Tyne, Ower Young To Be Married Yet, But It’s Mine, Everything Changes, The Whippet and There’s More To Life Than Women and Beer. Expect the return of more favourites and more exceptional North East Philosophy!

GRAEME DANBY Graeme was born in Consett, County Durham, and is a true son of the North East. He is an operatic bass who has performed at several of the world’s leading opera houses, notably the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and the English National Opera. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He is known for his strong, dramatic portrayals of characters in the basso profondo repertoire. He is currently an active tutor in the performing arts department at the University of Sunderland.

For English National Opera he has had several major roles, including Don Basilio in Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia; Quince in Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Collatinus in Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia and Poo-Bah in Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. Graeme performs regularly at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where roles have included the Marquis d’Obigny in La traviata and Billy Jackrabbit in La fanciulla del West. Other British engagements include Bartolo in Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro for Opera North and Garsington Opera; Collatinus in Britten’s Rape of Lucretia at Buxton Festival; and Sacristan in Tosca, Bosun in Billy Budd, Benedict in La Vie Parisienne and Masetto in Don Giovanni for Scottish Opera.

Between 2005 and 2009 Graeme and Valerie Reid recorded various songs by Tyneside folk composer Eric Boswell, including his most famous Little Donkey and several humorous Geordie ballads written by Boswell. In 2012, Danby recorded a new version of “Blaydon Races”, commissioned by BBC Newcastle. Recently he has been made artistic director of the North East Proms. He is also noted for his performances before the crowds at St James’ Park, Newcastle.

ANTHONY KRAUS – Accompanist Anthony read music at the University of Bristol, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (where he won the Ricordi conducting prize) and the National Opera Studio. As a conductor and répétiteur, Anthony has worked extensively in the UK and Europe with the English Touring Opera, Opera National du Strasbourg (Jeunes Voix du Rhin), Sinfonia Viva, Royal Northern Sinfonia, English National Opera and Opera North, with whom he has served as Chorus Master and is currently Assistant Head of Music.

Friday 15th October, Eshott Hall

GRAEME DANBY & NORTHUMBRIAN SONGThe North East’s very own opera star returns to the music festival to celebrate the musical heritage of the North East. Featuring songs that tell the region’s fascinating story and the resilience of its people, Graeme will take audiences on a magical journey through Northumbria

GRAEME DANBY

ANTHONY KRAUS

VERITY PARKER – SopranoVerity studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Verity has been a member of the Glyndebourne Festival Chorus and has sung at the Salzburg Festival, at York Minster, at Snape Maltings and in Haydn’s Nelson Mass under Wilcocks.

PETER AUTY – Tenor Having begun his career as a choirboy in St Paul’s Cathedral, Peter has gone on to perform in some of the country’s most prestigious venues, notably the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne Festival Opera.

TOM MCVEIGH – Baritone Tom studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and has sung with Scottish Opera and The Royal Opera House. He recently played Dancairo in Carmen at the Royal Albert Hall and is a regular guest on Friday Night Is Music Night.

LOUISE CRANE – Mezzo Soprano Since making her debuts at Glyndebourne, English National Opera and the Belgium Royal Opera, Louise has established herself as one of this country’s most sought-after and versatile mezzo sopranos.

INGRID SAWERS– Accompanist (Dalhousie Castle Hotel)Ingrid performs in a wide variety of styles: classical, contemporary and jazz-influenced. She has a longstanding collaboration with saxophonist Sue McKenzie and has also performed as a member of the Greenwood Trio.

ANTHONY KRAUS– Accompanist (Ednam House)Anthony studied at the University of Bristol and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has worked with the English Touring Opera, Opera National du Strasbourg, Royal Northern Sinfonia, and Opera North, where he is currently Assistant Head of Music.

Friday 11th November, Dalhousie Castle & Saturday 25th February, Ednam House

A GRAND OPERA GALAPresenter Mark Langley introduces this programme celebrating the very best opera has to offer. Sung by four talented stars, this performance will see audiences laugh, cry and immerse themselves in the magic of opera

PROGRAMMEAct 1

Libiamo Ne’ Lieti Calici ................La Traviata ................................AllBelle Nuit, O Nuit D’Amour ........Tales of Hoffman .............. LadiesAu Fond Du Temple Saint .............Pearl Fishers.........................GentsDer Vogelfanger Bin Ich Ja ............Magic Flute ............................TomChe Faro ...............................................Orfeo ................................... Louise E Lucevan Le Stelle ...........................Tosca ....................................... PeterStrida La Vampa.................................Il Trovatore ........................ Louise La’ Ci Darem La Mano ...................Don Giovanni ........Tom / VerityFederico’s Lament ..............................L’Arlesiana ............................ PeterCaro Nome ..........................................Rigoletto................................VerityO Soave Fanciulla ..............................La Boheme ..........Verity & Peter

IntervalAct 2

Largo Al factotum .............................Barber Of Seville ...................TomL’Amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle ...Carmen............................... LouiseVotre Toast ...........................................Carmen....................................TomO Mio Babbino Caro .......................Ghianni Schicchi................VerityQuesto O Quella ...............................Rigoletto................................. PeterBella Figlia Dell’ Amore ..................Rigoletto......................................AllSoave Sia Il Vento ..............................Cosi Fan tutte ........................TrioJe Veux Vivre .......................................Romeo & Juliet ...................Verity Mon Cœur S’Ouvre À Ta Voix .....Samson and Delilha ........ LouiseDeh Vieni Alla Finestra ...................Don Giovanni ........................TomPorgi Amour........................................Marriage of Figaro .............VerityDein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz! .........The Land of smiles .............. Peter

Written and Presented by MARK LANGLEY


ANDREW FORBES LANE After working as a lighting designer, theatre manager and theatre company manager, Andrew trained as a singer and went on to perform as a soloist with Opera North and the Welsh National Opera – to name but a few.

NICHOLAS SALES Nick’s career as a Tenor has taken him all over the world as a soloist for all the major British Opera Companies. Recently for Welsh Opera he sang the title role in Mozart’s Midridate, Re Di Ponto.

Saturday 12th November, Dalhousie Castle & Friday 13th January, The Wordsworth Hotel

THE THREE ENGLISH TENORSPacked with great tunes and humorous stories about the life of a tenor, our three intrepid heroes sing their way through all the great tenor arias, songs and more high notes than you can shake a stick at. This is a programme overflowing with excitement and fun. Not to be missed!

SAMPLE PROGRAMME

O Sole Mio ............................................................. Di Capua Che Gelida (La Boheme) ........................................ Puccini

Recondita Armonia (Tosca) ................................... Puccini

Vesti La Giubba (Pagliacci) ........................... Leoncavallo

The Trellis .......................................................... John Ireland Apres Un Reve ................................................................ Faure

Maria (West Side Story) ...................................... Bernstein

Be My Love (The Toast of New Orleans) ....... Brodszky Softly As A Morning Sunrise ............................... Romberg The Flower Song (Carmen) ......................................... Bizet

Pearl Fishers Duet .......................................................... Bizet

Gendarmes Duet! (Geneviève de Brabant) .. Offenbach

Brindisi (La Traviata) .................................................... Verdi

PETER AUTYHaving begun his career as a choirboy in St Paul’s Cathedral, Peter has gone on to perform with most of the major opera companies in Britain, including Opera North. He has also performed in some of the country’s most prestigious venues, notably the Royal Opera House and Glyndebourne Festival Opera.

INGRID SAWERS – AccompanistIngrid is a pianist who performs solo repertoires, which are both instrumental and vocal, in a wide variety of styles: classical, contemporary and jazz-influenced. Ingrid has a longstanding collaboration with saxophonist Sue McKenzie (McKenzie Sawers Duo) and has also performed as a member of the Greenwood Trio with soprano Frances Cooper and clarinettist Joanna Nicholson. Ingrid has worked with many leading young singers from the major Scottish orchestras (Carolyn Dobbin, Alexander Grove, Clare Debono, Nicholas Mulroy, and Nicky Spence), The Curve Dance Foundation, the Calton Consort and has also given Scottish premieres of pieces by many composers including Thomas Adès, Graham Fitkin, Martin Butler, and Richard Causton.

SIMON THORPE – RigolettoSimon studied at the Guildhall School of Music‚ where he was awarded the Harold Rosenthal Prize. He spent a year at the National Opera Studio and was a finalist in the Kathleen Ferrier Competition.

SARAH HELSBY HUGHES – GildaSarah has played more than 15 roles for Heritage Opera, directing most of their productions since 2008 and becoming Artistic Director in 2011.

NICHOLAS SALES – Duke Of MantuaNick has worked for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, ENO, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and a host of other companies in the UK.

MATTHEW KELLETT – SparafucileMatthew is a graduate of Trinity College of Music where he was awarded the TCM Trust’s Silver Medal. Past performances include: Fauré’s Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Messiah.

Friday 2nd December, Doxford Hall

RIGOLETTO Verdi’s dramatic masterpiece will be brought to life by Heritage Opera, sung in Italian with English surtitlesRigoletto, a jester employed by a rich Duke, uses his wit as a weapon to keep ahead of court politics. As a web of intrigue tightens around him, Rigoletto finds himself the victim of a curse, but it is his daughter Gilda who is the one to suffer. From the tragic naivety of Gilda’s first love to the Duke’s unthinking revelry, Verdi takes the characters from elation to despair in an opera densely packed with extraordinary music.

SERENNA WAGNER – MaddalenaSerenna’s highlights include her solo debut with The Halle Orchestra. Since graduating she had worked for English National Opera, Heritage Opera, Longborough Festival Opera and Focus Opera.

ANDREA TWEEDALE – GiovanaAndrea read Music at the University of Sheffield before attending the RNCM. Andrea was the RNCM recipient of a fellowship from Independent Opera at Saddler’s Wells 2013/2014.

STUART ORME – Count Ceprano

AIMEE TOSHNEY – Countess CepranoA graduate of Glasgow University and the Royal Northern College of Music, Aimee has since worked with companies including British Youth Opera, Wexford Festival Opera and Young Opera Venture.

SEUMAS BEGG – Matteo BorsaSeumas studied at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he starred in L’Ivrogne Corrige, Albert Herring and A Streetcar Named Desire. He has performed with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and at the BBC Proms 2016 at the Royal Albert Hall.

STEPHEN HOLLOWAY – Count MonteroneStephen studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge. His performances have included The Magic Flute, La Cenerentola, Rigoletto and The Marriage of Figaro.

MATTHEW PALMER – MarulloMatthew studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. As a soloist he has performed at the Oxford Lieder Festival, LSO St. Luke’s, Milton Court as well as live on BBC Radio 3.

ELEANOR STRUTT – PageEleanor made her operatic debut with Heritage Opera in 2012 and has since appeared in several Heritage Opera productions including Tosca, where she sang the role of Shepherdess.

IMOGEN GARNER – Ball GuestImogen has previously sung Marcellina for Heritage Opera as well as Swansea City Opera and Young Opera Venture. Imogen appears regularly on the concert platform and is a keen recitalist.

CASTRigoletto ....................... The Duke’s jester ........................ Simon ThorpeGilda ............................... Rigoletto’s daughter .... Sarah Helsby HughesDuke of Mantua ................................................................. Nicholas SalesSparafucile .................... Assassin .................................. Matthew KellettMaddalena .................... Sparafucile’s sister ................. Serenna WagnerGiovanna ....................... Gilda’s nurs ......................... Andrea TweedaleCount Ceprano ...................................................................... Stuart OrmeCountess Ceprano ..... The Count’s Wife ..................... Aimee ToshneyMatteo Borsa ............... Courtier ........................................ Seumas BeggCount Monterone ....................................................... Stephen HollowayMarullo .......................... Courtier ................................ Matthew PalmerA Page .................................................................................... Eleanor StruttBall Guest ........................................................................... Imogen Garner


Saturday 10th December, Eshott Hall & Sunday 11th December, Ednam House

VIENNESE STRAUSS CHRISTMAS GALAJoin some of Britain’s most experienced opera stars for an evening guaranteed to put audiences in the Christmas spirit. Featuring great Viennese waltzes and traditional Christmas carols in two stunning locations, this is a Gala that promises to bring the festive spirit to audiences of all ages and features some of Strauss’ best works and works by other great Viennese composers

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NICHOLAS SALES – TaminoNick has worked for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, ENO, Welsh National Opera, Opera North and a host of other companies in the UK.

MATTHEW KELLETT – PapagenoMatthew is a graduate of Trinity College of Music where he was awarded the TCM Trust’s Silver Medal. Past performances include: Fauré’s Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Bach’s Magnificat and Handel’s Messiah.

AIMEE TOSHNEY – PaminaA graduate of Glasgow University and the Royal Northern College of Music, Aimee has since worked with companies including British Youth Opera, Wexford Festival Opera, Young Opera Venture, Focus Opera and Grange Park Opera.

SARAH HELSBY HUGHES – Queen Of The NightSarah studied at Birmingham Conservatoire. She’s played more than 15 roles for Heritage Opera, directing most of their productions since 2008 and becoming Artistic Director in 2011. She is also Stage Director for Midland Opera.

Saturday 3rd December, Doxford Hall

THE MAGIC FLUTE Prepare for a riotous night as Mozart’s wildly inventive comedy is brought to life by Heritage OperaSet in a mythical land between the sun and the moon, Prince Tamino is saved from a serpent by three ladies in the service of the Queen of the Night, who then orders him to rescue her daughter from the evil Sarastro. Prince Tamino then sets off on an adventure filled with magic, intrigue and love.

STEPHEN HOLLOWAY – SarastroStephen studied at Christ’s College, Cambridge. His performances have included The Magic Flute, La Cenerentola, Rigoletto, Tosca and The Marriage of Figaro.

ANDREA TWEEDALE – Lady/SpiritAndrea studied at the University of Sheffield before attending the RNCM. After graduating, Andrea was the RNCM recipient of a fellowship from Independent Opera at Saddler’s Wells 2013/2014.

SERENNA WAGNER – Lady/SpiritSerenna’s highlights include her solo debut with The Halle Orchestra. She has worked with English National Opera, Heritage Opera, Longborough Festival Opera, Focus Opera and Opera by Definition.

IMOGEN GARNER – Lady/SpiritImogen has previously sung Marcellina for Heritage Opera as well as Swansea City Opera and Young Opera Venture. Imogen appears regularly on the concert platform and is a keen recitalist.

ROGER HANKEY – MonostatosRoger’s extensive experience stretches back over 40 years, his first role having been Luiz in The Gondoliers, and since when he has played almost 30 roles in the Gilbert & Sullivan canon. Heritage are delighted to be welcoming Roger for his company debut as Monostatos, a role he first played in 2014 for Midland Opera in Birmingham.

RICHARD BELSHAW– 1st Armed Man/1st Priest/Slave Richard sang in most of the Anglican cathedrals in England and Wales as a child and went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has performed with Hashtag Opera Co, Heritage Opera and Opera Della Luna.

STUART ORME– 2nd Armed Man/2nd Priest/Slave

ELEANOR STRUTT – PapagenaEleanor made her operatic debut with Heritage Opera in 2012 and has since appeared in several Heritage Opera productions, including La Boheme, Barber of Seville, La Traviata and Tosca.

Music from Strauss includes The Blue Danube, The Champagne Polka, Roses from the South, and The Radetzky March. The evening also includes music and songs from other great Viennese composers – Lehar, Kalman, Romberg and Stolz – including numbers from The White Horse Inn, The New Moon, The Student Prince, Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow.

CASTTamino ............................................................................. Nicholas Sales

Papageno ...................................................................... Matthew Kellett

Pamina ............................................................................. Aimee Toshney

Queen Of The Night ..................................... Sarah Helsby Hughes

Sarastro/Speaker .................................................... Stephen Holloway

Three Ladies/Three Spirits .................................... Andrea Tweedale Serenna Wagner/Imogen Garner

Monostatos ...................................................................... Roger Hankey

1st Armed Man/1st Priest/Slave .......................... Richard Belshaw

2nd Armed Man/2nd Priest/Slave .............................. Stuart Orme

Papagena ......................................................................... Eleanor Strutt


Luke Fitzgerald is an organist, composer and conductor with a particular passion for music that has arisen out of the liturgical tradition. He was Organ Scholar of Portsmouth Cathedral from 2015-16 and is now one of two Organ Scholars at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, where he reads Music. During his year in Portsmouth Luke was fully immersed in the daily pattern of music and services at the cathedral, playing regularly for midweek evensongs as well as contributing to the larger programme of music on Sundays. In addition to liturgical commitments, Luke gave recitals in the cathedral and churches in Coleshill (Warwickshire) and Harlton (Cambridgeshire) and played for a number of high profile cathedral events, including ordinations and large services featured in the city’s music festival, the “Portsmouth Festivities”. Since starting at Cambridge Luke has been greatly inspired by both the music degree course and the opportunities to build his profile as a recitalist and accompanist.

He has studied the organ with Nigel Kerry (OLEM, Cambridge), Dan Hyde (recently appointed Director of Music at St Thomas’ 5th Avenue, New York) and currently studies with international recitalist Tom Bell. As a composer Luke has written music for a

Saturday 14th January

LUKE FITZGERALD ORGAN RECITAL Performed in St Oswald’s Church, Grasmere, Luke Fitzgerald promises to take audiences on a journey through the wonder of organ music, offering stirring renditions of classic works by Bach and Brahms among others

PROGRAMME

Prelude In B Minor, BWV 544, 6’ 45’’ .............................................................................. JS Bach

Prelude Wenn Wir In Höchsten Nöten Sein, BWV 641, 2’’ ...................................... JS Bach Toccata From Plymouth Suite, 5’ ........................................................................... Percy Whitlock

Prelude O Gott, Du Frommer Gott, Op. 122 No. 7, 5’ 30’’ ................... Johannes Brahms

Prelude Schmucke Dich, O Liebe Seele, Op. 122 No. 5, 3’ .................... Johannes Brahms

Prelude O Welt, Ich Muss Dich Lassen, Op. 122 No. 12, 6’ ................... Johannes Brahms

Carillon De Longpont, Op. 31. No. 24, 4’ ............................................................. Louis Vierne

Prelude In C Minor, Op. 37 No. 1a, 4’ 30’’ ................................................ Felix Mendelssohn

Placare Christe Servulis,Op. 38 No. 16, 3’ ........................................................... Marcel Dupré

ANDREW FORBES LANE – Tenor After a period as a lighting designer, theatre manager and theatre company manager Andrew trained as a singer and went on to perform as a soloist with Opera North, Welsh National Opera, English National Opera, Birmingham Opera Company and Glyndebourne. He also performed with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Halle, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and at the BBC Proms.

JEREMY PEAKER – BaritoneJeremy is a founding member of the new D’Oyly Carte Opera as well as a full time member of Opera North where he has played a number of roles. He appeared at Gawsworth Hall Festival as The Learned Judge in Trial by Jury, Sir Joseph Porter in HMS Pinafore and Major General in The Pirates of Penzance. In his spare time Jeremy operates his own company Much Loved Productions, providing one-night concerts around the country, which is now in its 22nd year.

ANTHONY KRAUS – Accompanist, Conductor Anthony read music at the University of Bristol, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (where he won the Ricordi conducting prize) and the National Opera Studio. As a conductor and répétiteur, Anthony has worked extensively in the UK and Europe with the English Touring Opera, Opera National du Strasbourg (Jeunes Voix du Rhin), Sinfonia Viva, Royal Northern Sinfonia, English National Opera and Opera North, with whom he has served as Chorus Master and is currently Assistant Head of Music.

MARILYN HILL SMITH – Soprano Marilyn spent much of her early career as a principal soprano with English National Opera Company. She has also made guest appearances with Royal Opera at Covent Garden, with Welsh and Scottish National and with Canadian and Singapore Opera Companies. Her concerts of Viennese music earned her the accolade “Britain’s Queen of Operetta”.

Marilyn Hill Smith

Luke Fitzgerald

wide variety of contexts, including choral pieces for performance in concert and in worship, chamber music and works for orchestra. His work has been heard in the Spitalfields festival, live on Radio 3 and in venues ranging from King’s College Chapel to a converted water pumping station. Luke’s recent output includes a Piano Sonata premiered in June 2016 by Jay Richardson (Pembroke College, Cambridge), an SATB, a capella setting of the Beatitudes in Latin, premiered in Verona in July 2016, and a Mass for Men’s Voices and Trumpet commissioned by the Choir of Portsmouth Cathedral,

also premiered in July 2016. He studied composition at the Royal College of Music Junior Department under Russell Hepplewhite, where he received the Humphrey Searle Composition Prize as well as the Theory of Music Prize, and now studies with Prof. Robin Holloway, University of Cambridge.

Luke is honoured to be given the opportunity to play this recital for all guests and most especially his grandfather Robert Parker, founder of the Northumbrian Music Festival.


SAMPLE PROGRAMME

Bonaparte’s Retreat ............................................... Arr Sophy Ball

Spring The Summer Long ......................... Arr Colin Bradford

Scotland .................................................................... Arr Emily Ball

Fish Market SongHidden Hexham ......................... Composed Alistair Anderson

Full throttle 2 .......................................... Arr Richard Johnstone

Xavier ........................................................................ Arr Sophy Ball

Lament For Neil GowNorthumbrian PipesCloggingFinale

Saturday 25th February, Ednam House & Friday 10th March, Doxford Hall

THE NORTHUMBRIAN RANTERS The Northumbrian Ranters is a traditional music ensemble comprising fiddles, cellos, accordions, flutes and Northumbrian pipes

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, it plays all types of traditional music from England, Ireland, Scotland, as well as from Norway and Spain. It works to protect our county’s rich musical heritage by encouraging young people to learn about and perform traditional music. Aged between 10 and 18, the Ranters tour both nationally and internationally, keeping the musical heritage of Northumberland alive.

Saturday 14th January

THE GLORY OF SACRED MUSIC A rare chance to hear the wonder of music created to celebrate the glory of religious experience. Featuring Haydn, Mozart and Handel, this performance will truly demonstrate the power of one of the world’s most enduring sources of inspiration

Act 1Zadok The Priest .............................................................................. Handel

Messiah: Comfort Ye/Ev’ry Valley Shall Be Exalted .............. Handel

Messiah: There Were ShepherdsAnd Lo, The Angel/And The Angel SaidAnd Suddenly There Was With The Angel .............................. Handel

Messiah: Glory To God In The Highest ................................... Handel

Messiah: He Was Despised ............................................................ Handel

St Matthew Passion: Make Thee Clean .......................................... Bach

Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring ............................................................... Bach

St John Passion: Ah, My Soul ........................................................... Bach

St Matthew Passion: Have Mercy, Lord ......................................... Bach

Alleluia (Exsultate Jubilate) ........................................................... Mozart Ave Verum Corpus ......................................................................... Mozart

Laudamus Te .................................................................................... Mozart

Benedictus ......................................................................................... Mozart

Act 2The Creation: The Heavens Are Telling ..................................... Hadyn Cujus Animam ................................................................................... Rossini Quis Est Homo .................................................................................. Rossini Elijah: O Rest In The Lord ................................................ Mendelssohn Elijah: Lord God of Abraham ........................................... Mendelssohn Requiem: Libera Me ........................................................................... Fauré

How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings ................................................. Brahms

Requiem: Ingemisco .......................................................................... Verdi

Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim .............................................. Handel

Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus .......................................................... Handel


Charity Begins At HomeOnce again the Northumbrian Music Festival is proud to support the efforts of three local charities, HospiceCare North Northumberland, St John’s Hospice and The Lavender Touch. All rely heavily on donations and support from the public and in return provide a unique and invaluable service to the local community

The Lavender Touch is a Scottish Borders Charity raising funds to help support people with cancer. They do this through fundraising and selling their own developed products. The therapy treatments will help

alleviate some of the symptoms experienced by cancer patients, for example insomnia, muscle aches and pains, anxiety, low mood and nausea.

Unit 1, Craft Centre, Tweedbank, Galashiels, Scottish BordersTD1 3RU 01896 208255 www.lavendertouch.co.uk

HospiceCare North Northumberland has been established since 1995, and is the main provider of palliative care in North Northumberland. The charity delivers care and support to adults, their families and carers who have a life-limiting illness. In the last year their Hospice at Home service saw an increase of 97 percent in new referrals. This service is delivered 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year at any stage of illness, not just end of life. All services are free of charge.

This year HospiceCare North Northumberland will need to raise over £400,000 and will receive just 9 percent from the NHS, but even that isn’t guaranteed to continue. To ensure the continuation and quality of the service HospiceCare is able to provide, the rest of the funding must be found through donations and fundraising. As it is an independent local charity, the Hospice’s income is not supported by national charities such as Macmillan and Marie Curie. All the money you donate will stay local and help HospiceCare to continue to deliver the much needed service to local people.

Castleside House, 40 Narrowgate, AlnwickNE66 1JQ 01665 606515www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk

St John’s Hospice was established in 1986 to provide free palliative care to patients with life-shortening conditions across North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire. Last year over 1,200 people used its services, which include an in-patient unit, a day hospice service (which runs weekly sessions to help patients manage symptoms and give carer respite) and a Hospice at Home team who provide 24 hour short-term nursing care for patients in the final stages of illness in their own home.

It costs £3.8 million a year to run the hospice, with only around 30 percent of this amount provided by government funding. As a result the hospice relies overwhelmingly on public donations in order to continue its vital work. As an independent local charity St John’s Hospice does not receive funding from larger national charities such as Macmillan or Marie Curie. All the money donated goes straight back into supporting members of the local community and their families and will help St John’s Hospice continue to deliver vital care.

Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST 01524 382538 www.sjhospice.org.uk

Frederic, a pirate’s apprentice, falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. Frederic is due to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday, but there’s a snag. Born on 29 February, Frederic discovers that he is technically only five. Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily-ever-after with Mabel?

HISTORY Written in 1878, The Pirates of Penzance was the only Gilbert and Sullivan Opera to make its debut in America, launching on Broadway 31 December 1879, with the UK premier coming a few months later on April 3rd 1880. Pirates was the fifth Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration and introduced the much-parodied “Major-General’s Song”. The opera was performed for over a century by the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company in Britain and many other opera companies and repertory companies worldwide. Modernised productions include Joseph Papp’s 1981 Broadway production, which ran for 787 performances, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical and spawning many imitations, and a 1983 film adaptation. Pirates remain popular today, taking its place along with The Mikado and

HMS Pinafore as one of the most frequently played Gilbert and Sullivan operas.

HERITAGE OPERA Established in 2006 by conductor Chris Gill, Heritage Opera has been run by Sarah Helsby Hughes and Nicholas Sales since 2011. Specialising in performing in stately homes, in 2011 Chris Gill made the audacious decision to commission a brand new opera, specifically designed to complement the kind of performances delivered by Heritage Opera. The result was the world premier of Mansfield Park at Boughton House, the home of the Duke of Buccleugh, in Summer 2011. Composed by Jonathan Dove, the opera went on to be toured extensively across Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cheshire, and eventually appeared at the trendy London opera festival, Grimeborn, to rave reviews from the national press.

Since then Heritage Opera has gone from strength to strength, touring across new venues in Scotland and the South of England. Key to its philosophy is exclusively using professional singers in order to maintain high artistic standards, while endeavouring to use Northern artists where possible in order to stay true to its roots.

Saturday 11th March, Doxford Hall

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Heritage Opera present’s Gilbert and Sullivan’s iconic comic opera


Win A Luxury musical break

At one of: Doxford Hall, Eshott Hall, Ednam House, Dalhousie Castle or the Wordsworth Hotel

Question:Which city is associated with Christmas & Strauss?

To include an overnight stay for two people sharing a room, tickets to a gala concert of your choice at the hotel hosting the concert, gourmet dinner and full locally sourced breakfast. To enter, simply answer the following question:

Email your answer to [email protected] mark the subject line ‘Christmas’ and include your answer, full name, address and telephone number. Or, write your answer below and a contact number / email and return to Northumbrian Music Festival: On Tour, The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL

Answer:

Contact Number: Email:

Terms - Competition closes 23/9/16, winner will be notified by 30/9/16. The winner will be the first correct entry drawn. Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value. Please tick this box if you do not wish to be notified of further details about the hotels and the festival.

Welcome To The Collection

The Robert Parker Collection Includes:Dalhousie Castle & Aqueous Spa Edinburgh, Scotland • Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa Northumberland, England

Ednam House Kelso, Scottish Borders • Eshott Hall Northumberland, EnglandThe Wordsworth Hotel Cumbria, England

Collection Packages:For a limited time we are offering the following special packages allowing you the opportunity to experience our Collection.

Dalhousie Castle& Aqueous Spa

ROMANTICCASTLE BREAK

You will be welcomed with champagne on arrival, before being escorted to your themed Four Poster bedroom within the castle. In the evening you will dine like royalty in our 2 AA Rosette Awarded Dungeon Restaurant, with a 3 course

dinner. During your stay enjoy a 1-hour spa treatment.

From £300.00 Per Couple

Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa

BROLLY BREAKAvailable from October 2016 until March 2017.

To include Dinner, Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights with a 3rd night bed and breakfast. Cream tea on day

of arrival (to include tea and scones), 1x Complimentary Doxford Hall Umbrella, 1x half-hour

spa treatment per person.

From £499.00 based ontwo people sharing a

classic room.

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We would like to thank the following for their generous support for the 2016 Northumbrian Music Festival:

Musical Director

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Opera, classical & traditional music at these magnificentvenus in Northumberland, Scottish Borders,

Edinburgh and the English Lake District.

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Northumbrian Music Festival: On Tour,The Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL.

Tel: 01668 283 100 [email protected]

Discover more at www.nmfestival.co.uk

Every ticket sold helps our chosen charities.

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QTY TOTAL

A Feast of Gilbert and Sullivan 614/10/16 - Eshott Hall - £69 per person24/02/17 - Ednam House - £59 per person

Graeme Danby Northumbrian Song15/10/16 - Eshott Hall - £59 per person

A Grand Opera Gala11/11/16 - Dalhousie Castle - £69 per person25/02/17 - Ednam House - £69 per person

The Three English Tenors12/11/16 - Dalhousie Castle - £69 per person13/01/17 - The Wordsworth Hotel / St Oswald’sChurch Grasmere - £69 per person

Rigoletto2/12/16 - Doxford Hall - £69 per person

The Magic Flute3/12/16 - Doxford Hall - £69 per person

Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala10/12/16 - Eshott Hall - £69 per person11/12/16 - Ednam House - £59 per person

Luke Fitzgerald: an organ recital14/01/17 - The Wordsworth Hotel / St Oswald’sChurch Grasmere - £25 per person

The Glory of Sacred Music14/01/17 - The Wordsworth Hotel / St Oswald’sChurch Grasmere - £59 per person

Northumbrian Ranters25/02/17 - Ednam House - £35 per person10/03/17 - Doxford Hall - £35 per person

The Pirates of Penzance11/03/17 - Doxford Hall - £69 per person

Grand Total Payable £

For bookings at one venue make cheques payable to name of the individualhotel. Multiple hotel bookings cheques payable to Doxford Hall Hotel andpost to: Northumbrian Music Festival, Cheviot Centre, Padgepool Place,Wooler, Northumberland, NE71 6BL.

Tickets can be purchased by phoning 01668 283100 or by going towww.nmfestival.co.uk Online bookings are subject to a booking fee.

POSTAL BOOKING FORM

October 14th 2016 - March 11th 2017

Dalhousie Castle • Edinburgh

Wordsworth Hotel • Grasmere, Cumbria

Ednam House • Kelso, Scottish Borders

Eshott Hall • Northumberland Doxford Hall • Northumberland

Matinee / Evening PerformancesThe much loved Northumbrian Ranters have become one of thefestival’s most popular acts, drawing crowds with their traditionalmusic from Northumberland and further afield. As a group, thesetalented Northumbrian schoolchildren have toured internationally,raising the profile of traditional music around the world.

NorthumbrianRanters25th February, Ednam House, KelsoMatinee Performance£35 per person

10th March, Doxford HallEvening Performance£35 per person

Evening PerformanceFestival favourites Heritage Opera return once again, this time toperform the Gilbert and Sullivan classic comedy, The Pirates ofPenzance. Featuring a fully professional cast of 11 singers withextensive experience, including members of the D'Oyly Carte Operacompany and the Carl Rosa Opera Company, this is the perfectperformance for fans of the famous duo.

The Pirates ofPenzance

11th March, Doxford Hall Hoteland Spa, Alnwick£69 per person

book now!

We are expecting high-demand for all performances,book now to avoid disappointment!

Book tickets and discover more at

www.nmfestival.co.ukTelephone: 01668 283100

at one of: doxford halleshott hall, ednam house,dalhousie castle,or the wordsworth hotelTo include an overnight stay for two people sharing a room, ticketsto a gala concert of your choice at the hotel hosting the concert,gourmet dinner and full locally sourced breakfast. To enter, simplyanswer the following question:

Q: Which city is associated with

Christmas and Strauss?

Email your answer to [email protected] mark subject line“Christmas” and include your answer, full name, address and telephonenumber. Or, write your answer below and a contact number / emailand return to Northumbrian Music Festival: On Tour,The CheviotCentre, Padgepool Place, Wooler, NE71 6BL.

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WIN a luxurymusical break

Terms - Competition closes 23/9/16, winner will be notified by 30/9/16. The Winnerwill be the first correct entry drawn. Prize is non-transferable and has no cash value.Please tick this box if you do not wish to notified of further details about the hotelsand the Festival

AcknowledgementsEdnam House

FLOORS CASTLE BREAK

Enjoy Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Ednam House, plus entry to the beautiful Floors Castle and Gardens.

From £97.00 for a Single Room or £77.00 Per Person

for Double Occupancy

The Wordsworth Hotel

GOURMET BREAKFor those who appreciate the finer things in life.

One night’s Bed and Breakfast, a skilfullycrafted eight course dinner menu in the award

winning Signature Restaurant accompaniedby carefully selected wines. Late checkout

and delectable packed lunch.

A one night stay withtwo people sharing from

£199.00 per room

Eshott Hall

SUMMERLATE BREAK

1 night’s Dinner, Bed and Breakfastin a Luxury Bedroom.

From £199.00Per Room

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All breaks and prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.

To book your collection package please contact each hotel directly.

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Great GetawaysRural charm on the banks of the Tweed, a historic haunt close

to Edinburgh, a stunning property in Cumbria, an idyllic retreat in the Scottish Borders or a DUO of delightful Northumberland

country houses. This collection of hotels has it all

The Wordsworth Hotel & SpaGrasmere, Lake District, LA22 9SW

Telephone: 01539 435592www.thewordsworthhotel.co.uk

Ednam House HotelRoxburghshire, Scottish Borders TD5 7HT

Telephone: 01573 224168www.ednamhouse.com

Dalhousie CastleBonnyrigg, Edinburgh, EH19 3JB

Telephone: 01875 820153www.dalhousiecastle.co.uk

Doxford Hall HotelChathill, Alnwick, Northumberland NE67 5DNTelephone: 01665 589700 www.doxfordhall.com

Eshott HallMorpeth, Northumberland NE65 9EN

Telephone: 01670 787454 www.eshotthall.co.uk

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Northumberland • Scottish Borders • Edinburgh • The Lake District

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