Netherby Hall

Concert Series - Konstantin Soukhovetski, Piano
2026-03-20 18:30 (Europe/London) | Netherby Hall, Longtown, Carlisle, CA65PR, United Kingdom
Konstantin Soukhovetski
Konstantin Soukhovetski is regarded as an original creative force among the pianists of his generation, in a career that has gained him audiences’ tributes and critics’ accolades in the US, Africa, Asia, and Europe. A recipient of over 17 awards and winner of top prizes at the Cleveland, Naumburg, and UNISA competitions, Konstantin has made his reputation applying his singular interpretive vision and natural virtuosity to the cornerstones of solo and concerto repertory.
Konstantin is also an internationally renowned composer, with critically acclaimed works such as his transcription of R. Strauss’ Four Last Songs, premiered at the L’Esprit du Piano festival in Bordeaux (France), and The Pride Suite for solo piano, commissioned by the ProtoStar Foundation. The Pride Suite has been scheduled for multiple national and international premieres in the 2023/24 season.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Schubert Sonata in B flat D.960
– Interval –
Soukhovetski The Pride Suite (UK Premiere)

Tickets and More Info

Friday 20 March, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Jerk Pork Belly with Rice & Beans, w/ Pineapple Salsa
Vegetarian sausage, mash, veggie black pudding, crispy onion, gravy
Followed by Sticky toffee pudding (butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream) or cheese selection.
Catering provided by Bespoke Catering Cumbria

Concert Series - Ensemble Jackalope
2026-02-13 18:30
Ensemble Jackalope
Charlotte Spruit – Violinist Charlotte Spruit is a passionate chamber musician and soloist, having performed at prominent locations, such as the Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, and the Elbphilharmonie. In 2023, Charlotte won the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions held at Wigmore Hall, and in 2022, she won the first prize as well as the audience prize and the Genuin Classics prize at the Leipzig International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition.
Edgar Francis – Welsh violist Edgar Francis is a dynamic musician, taking pride in influences that span a broad spectrum of genres and eras. A 1st Prize at the 2021 Cecil Aronowitz International Competition kickstarted a rapidly growing career, and soon his debut album will be released on Champs Hill.
Hugh Mackay – Scottish cellist Hugh Mackay is an avid chamber musician and is currently a chamber music scholar at the Landesstiftung Villa Musica in Neuwied-Engers, Germany, where he performs with world-leading musicians and fellow young artists. Hugh was a semi-finalist at the 2024 International Bach Competition in Leipzig and was a finalist and Special Prize winner at the 2025 Royal Overseas League Strings Competition.
Junyan Chen – Junyan won Second Prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition 2024, also winning the chamber music prize and Alexandra Dariescu award for a work by a woman composer. In the final she performed Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 4 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Domingo Hindoyan. She has also performed this work with Edward Gardner and the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra in a concert that was live-streamed on Classic FM.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Bridge Phantasy Piano Quartet
Enescu Piano Quartet No. 2
– Interval –
Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor

Tickets and More Info

Friday 13 February, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Beef saltimboccawith sage mash, green beans
Tofu saltimbocca (v)with sage mash, green beans
Followed by a Crème brûlée or Cheese selection.
Catering provided by Bespoke Catering Cumbria

Concert Series - Nancy Holt, Mezzo-soprano & Ashley Beauchamp, Piano
2026-01-16 18:30
An evening of Opera & SongNancy Holt & Ashley Beauchamp
Nancy Holt – Mezzo-soprano Nancy Holt made her debut at The Royal Ballet and Opera in Like Water for Chocolate and is currently covering
Hebe in HMS Pinafore at English National Opera. A graduate of the National Opera Studio and Guildhall School, Nancy is a current
Young Artist with Oxford International Song Festival and Britten Pears, and a recipient of the Musicians’ Company Salomon Seelig
Award. Recent highlights include her Wigmore Hall debut, second prize at The Ashburnham English Song Awards, and the Simon
Sandbach Award at Garsington Opera.
Ashley Beauchamp – British pianist and conductor Ashley Beauchamp trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has a longstanding
association with Glyndebourne Opera, conducting the world premiere of glass human and assisting on productions including L’elisir
d’amore and Pay the Piper. In 2024/25, Ashley returns to Glyndebourne as assistant conductor for La Traviata, Il barbiere di Siviglia,
and the premiere of Jonathan Dove’s Uprising.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

First Half

L’incoronazione di Poppea – Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643)
“Disprezzata regina”
Orfeo ed Euridice – Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787)
“Che farò senza Euridice?”
Serse – George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
“Ombra mai fu”
Les Nuits d’été – Hector Berlioz (1803–1869)
I. Villanelle
II. Le Spectre de la rose
VI. L’Île inconnue
Lili Boulanger (1893–1918)
Reflets
Trois Mélodies Op. 23 – Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
I. Les berceaux
Trois Mélodies – Olivier Messiaen (1908–1992)
I. Pourquoi?
II. Le sourire
III. La fiancée perdue
Alcina – George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)
“Sta nell’ircana”

Second Half

Romeo et Juliette – Charles Gounod (1818–1893)
“Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle?”
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen – Gustav Mahler (1860–1911)
I. Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht
II. Ging heut’ Morgen über’s Feld
Emily Hazrati (1998–)
The Sick Rose
Rebecca Clarke (1886–1979)
Cradle Song
Frank Bridge (1879–1941)
Tiger, Tiger
Come to me in my dreams
Songs of Travel – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
II. Let Beauty Awake
All You Who Sleep Tonight – Jonathan Dove (1959–)
XIII. All You Who Sleep Tonight
Trouble in Tahiti – Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
“What a movie!!”
Paper Wings – Jake Heggie (1961–)
IV. A Route to the Sky

Tickets and More Info

Friday 16 January, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Haggis, neeps and tattieswhiskey and mustard sauce
Vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties (v)whiskey and mustard sauce
Followed by Raspberry cranachan or cheese selection.
Catering provided by Bespoke Catering Cumbria

Join us for a NYE Ceilidh at Netherby Hall 2025
2025-12-31 19:30 - 2026-01-01 01:00
Join us for an exclusive evening of live music and entertainment at the grand Netherby Hall. We welcome you to dance the night away in the great Oak Hall with 3 piece strong Ceilidh band.

TUESDAY 31st DECEMBER 2025 | 7:30pm until 1:00am

Ticket price includes a fun filled evening of Ceilidh dancing including a late evening buffet.
Dress ready to move and shake, sensible footwear a must.
Ticket sales over the phone (01228 792732) up until the night, with limited availability.

Cragganmore – 3 Piece Ceilidh Band

The Cragganmore Ceilidh Band are one of the UK’s finest ceilidh bands, providing musical entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate events, functions and special occasions throughout Scotland, the UK and the rest of the world!

With more than 30 years of experience within the industry, Cragganmore are a highly professional ceilidh band who offer a reliable, personal service from start to finish.

The band have played for ceilidhs at venues throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, including Gleneagles, Stirling Castle and Hopetoun House, as well as venues abroad within Malaysia and China!

New Year’s Eve Menu
3 Course Buffet-Style Dinner at Netherby Hall

Starter

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms (V)
Lentil and Veg Soup (VG, V, GF)

Both served with crusty roll and butter (GF available)
Main

Beef Bourguignon – slow-cooked, tender beef in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and onions with Duchess Potatoes (GF)
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie – packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils topped with a mix of sweet potato and white potato (GF, VG, V)

Both come with a selection of seasonal vegetables
Dessert

Vanilla Cheesecake with raspberry coulis (V, can be GF)
Sticky Toffee Pudding – with custard or cream (V)
Cheese and Biscuits (V, can be GF)

Key: V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | GF = Gluten Free

Christmas Carols at Netherby Hall 2025
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:00
Sunday 14th December, 7–8pmTickets: £15 per person
Join us in the historic setting of Netherby Hall for a magical evening of festive music performed by Sempre Amabile, a women’s choir based in Kendal, Cumbria.
Formed in 2018 by alumni of the Amabile family of choirs, Sempre Amabile perform an inspiring range of music – from madrigals to musicals – with a focus on expressive storytelling through song. The choir have enjoyed success in recent competitions, including second place at the Manchester Annual Choral Competition 2024 and first place at the Carlisle Music and Drama Festival 2024, where they were also awarded Most Inspiring Choral Performance.
Celebrate the season with carols and Christmas favourites in the grandeur of Netherby Hall, followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
As usual, proceeds from the event will to go to Eden Valley Hospice.
Eden Valley Hospice is a charity dedicated to providing specialist care for adults in north Cumbria who have life limiting conditions. In addition, we also provide care for their families, friends and carers.
About Sempre Amabile
Sempre Amabile is a women’s choir formed in 2018 by singers from the Amabile family of choirs. Based in Kendal, Cumbria, the group performs music from a variety of genres and enjoys communicating meaning through the marriage of words and music.
As well as regular concerts, Sempre Amabile compete successfully in national competitions and enjoy collaborations with other choirs – most recently the Solway Singers in Carlisle. During the pandemic, their weekly Zoom sessions provided a source of friendship and creativity, resulting in a series of online performances now available on YouTube.
Sempre Amabile look forward to celebrating Christmas at Netherby Hall with a joyful evening of festive song.

Concert Series - Cristoph Croisé, Cello & Oxana Shevchenko, Piano
2025-12-12 18:30
Christoph Croisé & Oxana Shevchenko
Christoph Croisé – Lauded for ‘delicate yet virtuosic’ playing (BBC Music Magazine) and ‘seamless subtleties of tone colour’ with ‘plenty of edge’ (The Strad), Swiss-French-German cellist Christoph Croisé is quickly building an international reputation as one of the most captivating young concert soloists to emerge in recent years. At the age of 17, he made his New York debut at Carnegie Hall, where he has performed on several occasions since. He also appears regularly in world-renowned concert halls including the Tonhalle Zurich, the Konzerthaus Vienna, the Philharmonie Berlin, the Wigmore Hall London, the Residenz Munich, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and others.
Oxana Shevchenko – Internationally recognised as a pianist of outstanding artistry, sensibility, and versatility. She is equally in demand both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. In 2010, Oxana won First Prize at the Scottish International Piano Competition. Shortly after, she worked with Delphian Records on her debut recording (2011), featuring works by Shostakovich, Mozart, Liszt, and Ravel. A keen chamber musician, Oxana has collaborated with artists such as the Kopelman Quartet, Brodsky Quartet, Ray Chen, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Alena Baeva, Christoph Croisé, and Isabel Villanueva.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Strauss Sonata
Fauré Après un rêve
– Interval –
Brahms Sonata F Major
Sarasate Gypsy Airs

Tickets and More Info

Friday 12 December, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Roast turkeywith stuffing, pig in blanket, red cabbage, roast potato, parsnip, gravy
Nut roast (v)with stuffing, red cabbage, roast potato, parsnip, gravy
Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, or cheese selection.
Catering provided by Bespoke Catering Cumbria

Christmas Craft Fair 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2025-11-23 16:00
The ever-popular Netherby Hall Christmas Craft Fair is back for Christmas 2025!

Free Entry | Free Parking

Saturday 22nd November, 10am – 4pm
Sunday 23rd November, 10am – 4pm

The warmest of welcomes awaits you, as we open the doors to the beautiful decorated Netherby Hall on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2024.
Netherby Hall will once again be transformed into a wonderfully festive hub of local and regional crafters, artists and more, selling unique and handcrafted gifts that you won’t find on the high street.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our most festive event of the year!

Concert Series - Mei Yi Foo, Piano
2025-11-14 18:30
Mei Yi Foo
Winner of the 2013 BBC Music Magazine’s Best Newcomer award, Mei Yi Foo is recognised internationally as an innovative pianist with a diverse and eclectic repertoire. A prolific concerto soloist, Mei Yi has appeared with the English Chamber Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony, Helsinki Philharmonic, Iceland Symphony, London Chamber Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic, National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Remix Ensemble and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, garnering rave reviews from The Times, Independent, Neue Zurcher Zeitung, SRF broadcast, Guardian and Klassik magazine.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Brahms Intermezzi Op.117 No.1, 2 & 3
Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit
– Interval –
Godowsky Java Suite
Cage Dream
Messiaen Regard de l’Esprit de joie

Tickets and More Info

Friday 14 November, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Bistro fillet fondant potato, burnt onion, carrot, red wine sauce
Portobello mushroom steak (v) fondant potato, burnt onion, carrot, red wine sauce
Followed by a Fruit crumble and custard, or Cheese selection.

Concert Series - Alexandra Whittingham, Guitar
2025-09-05 18:30
Alexandra Whittingham
Recognised by The Guardian as “a young 21st-century virtuoso”, Alexandra Whittingham’s creative spirit is reshaping classical music and defying conventions. At the age of 16 she began to film her performances of popular guitar repertoire as a personal project, rapidly creating a large community of fans worldwide with over 50 million views.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Coste Le Depart, fantaisie dramatique
Towner Carillon
Shand Andante Expressivo, Légende, In Stately Measure
Neil The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond
Trad Spatter the Dew
Davies Farewell to Stromness
Trad Whiskey, You’re the Devil
– Interval –
Morel Sonatina
Villa Lobos Five Preludes
Louiguy/Piaf La Vie en Rose
Cabral/Piaf La Foule

Tickets and More Info

Friday 5 September, 6:30pm
Tickets £20 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £40 per head. Dinner tickets are available up until midday, one week before the concert.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Greek Lamb Klefitikoserved with greek salad, pitta bread and tzakziki (possible sharing)
Baked feta parcel (v)with tomato, olives, red onion, chilli, oregano, garlic, served with greek salad, pitta bread and tzakziki
Followed by Churros and chocolate sauce or Cheese selection.

Garden Open Day 2025 - Visit the Walled Garden
2025-08-25 10:00 - 16:00
We welcome you to visit on Monday 25th August as we open the doors again this year for the National Garden Scheme Open Day.
Following from the success of the last National Garden Scheme Open Day in May 2023, and our 2024 Open Garden Day.

Come and join us in the grounds and meet our green fingered gardening team.
Refreshments will be available on the day.
You are invited to explore the grounds, which aren't open to public unless there is an event on, and witness the ongoing works in and around the grounds at Netherby Hall.

Further Information

Entry to the grounds is between 10am and 4pm, on Monday 25th August 2025.
General Admission is £6 per person

Tickets are available to book online, click here or scroll down directly below:

Black-Tie Evening at Netherby Hall
2025-08-02 19:30
Join us for an elegant and refined evening at Netherby Hall, set within the breathtaking surroundings of our award-winning historic estate.
As part of our annual car show, we invite you to a black-tie dinner on the evening of Saturday, 2nd August – an unforgettable dining experience in the grandeur of Netherby Hall.
Tickets: £100 per person
Your evening includes:

Welcome drinks and canapés served from 7.30 pm
A three-course meal crafted by the award-winning Eden Catering
Half a bottle of wine per person served at the table

Menu Options:

Starters:
– Crab Cakes – Thai dressed chicory, sweet chili sauce
– Pork Belly – Sweetcorn puree, black pudding
– Salad of Pear and Squash – Poached pear, roasted squash, kale, dressing
Mains:
– Cumbrian Beef Fillet – Served pink, fondant potato, cavolo nero, onion puree
– Grilled Seabass Fillet (GF) – Charred broccoli & Brown butter sauce
– Pea & Garlic Risotto (VG) – Sherry Dressing
Desserts:
– Lemon Tart – Chantilly cream
– Sticky Toffee Pudding (V) – Vanilla ice Cream
– Selection of Cheese’s (V)

This is a ticketed event with limited availability. Early booking is strongly recommended.
To reserve your tickets click here to book online on our website, or alternatively please call us on 01228 792732 if you prefer.
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a memorable evening. Why not stay over in one of our award winning self-catering apartments and enjoy the weekend with us?

Netherby Hall Annual Car Show 2025
2025-08-02 - 2025-08-03
Set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, Netherby Hall hosts a fantastic car show which displays some of the best and unique classic cars and performance vehicles that the UK has to offer.
Saturday will be dedicated to showing Performance and Super Cars, with Sunday being reserved for Classic and Vintage vehicles with a registration before 2000.
The Annual Netherby Hall Classic Car show will be held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of August 2025. To see the latest updates for this event please visit our website or our social media accounts, which can be found here: Facebook. Instagram.
We are located in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside and surrounded by fields, forests and beautiful wildlife.
Netherby, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA6 5PR- is our address for those needing it.
Please see below for more details. Kids under the age of 16 get FREE entry. Parking is included in your ticket price. You can buy tickets on the gate over the weekend.

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Netherby Hall’s Annual Car Show is the highlight of the Events Calendar

See and learn about rare vintage and classic cars, performance and supercars; and enjoy a range of food, drink and local craft stalls

We are very privileged to host and witness some extremely rare performance and classic cars that all have their own unique designs and history. Each car has interesting information about its origin, details and more to educate the visitors.

If you’re in need of something to look forward to, then the Classic and Performance Car Show at Netherby Hall is a great opportunity to experience a safe, fun day out this summer.
The Netherby Hall classic car show is an event designed for the whole family to enjoy. Not only are there a range of exciting cars for you to explore, but there will also be plenty of stalls to visit and buy from.

The location for the event, Netherby Hall, is located in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, there is plenty to enjoy when visiting Netherby Hall.

Your drive to the event will be packed with long and quiet roads, boasting personality as you cruise through the countryside.

Three Inch Fools - The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I (Performance)
2025-07-18 19:00
The Three Inch Fools present a largely historical, totally hysterical, brand new Tudor comedie
Elizabethan theatre is flourishing. But will a brand-new Tudor musical romp, in which Good Queen Bess takes to the stage herself, be the making of this heroine or spell the beginning of her downfall? The stage is set for regicidal rivalries, devious dramatics, and plotting playwrights. Beset by misunderstandings and a script that…let’s just say…needs some work, this production promises to be largely historical, totally hysterical. As the old saying goes…thy show must go-eth on!
★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny”
★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”
★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press
On Friday 18th July, join us at Netherby Hall in Cumbria. Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our outdoor adventure. Come prepared for the weather – the performance will continue come rain come shine!
This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 7pm start time, picnics welcome from 6pm.
We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com.
Buy tickets here
£20 Standard / £12 Under-18 / Free under-8 / £58 Family (2+2)
Early-Bird tickets: (expiry 31st March 2025)
£18 Standard / £50 Family (2+2) / (under-18 and under-8 pricing remains the same)
Three Inch Fools
The Three Inch Fools are an innovative touring theatre company acclaimed for their fast-paced and musically driven approach to theatre. In 2025 the company are celebrating their 10th anniversary, having built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest and best-loved open-air touring theatre companies. The Three Inch Fools are known for staging bold, vibrant and inventive productions at some of the UK’s most spectacular historic and natural landmarks.
This summer The Fools will perform, come rain come shine, in the great British outdoors at over 120 different venues across the UK – castles, gardens, stately homes, historic barns, National Trust properties, village greens, churches, cathedrals and museums (indeed any place where four actors and an audience can fit!). The Three Inch Fools have been touring since 2015, having so far performed at over 180 venues and to almost 150,000 audience members.

Netherby Hall Botanical Painting Workshop: A Day with Marianne Hazlewood
2025-07-12 10:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00
Join award-winning Botanical Artist Marianne Hazlewood for a two-day botanical illustration experience at Netherby Hall’s Victorian Walled Garden.

Beginner to Intermediate Level

Saturday, 12th – Sunday, 13th July 2025 — 10 am to 5 pm each day (lunch included with your ticket)
Tickets are £180 for the two-day day

Enjoy two immersive days learning botanical illustration with Marianne Hazlewood in Netherby Hall’s stunning Victorian Walled Garden. This hands-on class begins with drawing on day one and continues with watercolour painting on day two. Explore the gardens, work in the Summer House and Orangery, and develop your technique in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Tickets are available by calling 01228 792732 or emailing bookings@netherbyhall.co.uk. Accommodation at a reduced rate is also available for participants—please enquire when booking.

The Victorian Walled Garden has undergone extensive restoration. Visitors can now enjoy beautifully reinstated features and abundant cutting beds, which provide produce to the nearby Michelin-starred Penton Bridge Inn throughout the year.

On day one, we’ll begin with an introduction to botanical illustration in the Summer House, followed by a short walk through the gardens with Marianne. Participants can select a specimen from the cutting beds and begin preparatory sketches, learning to observe botanical details and transfer them onto watercolour paper.

Lunch is served in the Orangery on both days. In the afternoon sessions, Marianne will guide the group through techniques for colour matching using watercolours. With her support, you’ll begin painting your chosen specimen, learning how to match shades and tones.

The experience includes examples of Marianne’s award-winning botanical illustrations, alongside a display of images featuring the Walled Garden, Summer House, and last year’s blooming beds.

Each day runs for approximately six hours. Botanical illustration is a meditative and detailed process, so expect to take your artwork home to complete. Materials are provided for the class, but you’re welcome to bring your own, and additional supplies will be available for purchase if you’d like to continue at home.

Note: Activities in the Summer House are weather dependent and may be relocated indoors to the Orangery if needed.

About Marianne Hazlewood

Marianne Hazlewood is a graduate of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and an award-winning botanical artist based in the Scottish Borders. Her recent solo exhibition was held at the Open Eye Gallery in Edinburgh (May 2024). She has received accolades from the Royal Horticultural Society, Botanical Images Scotia, and Visual Arts Scotland. Her work will feature in the prestigious Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation International exhibition and the American Society of Botanical Artists Annual Show in Pittsburgh and New York City.

The Netherby Hall Spring Craft Fair & Open Garden 2025
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
Registration is now open for this event – please click here to register your interest for a stall.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 & SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
The Netherby Hall Spring Craft Fair in 2025 – celebrating local craft businesses, artists, and food vendors, spanning the North South divide – just like our location.
Held over two days, our Spring Fair is free entry and free parking.
We welcome you to join us to browse and shop a variety of stalls, meet the beautiful independent businesses, local movers and shakers, and all-round lovely people that shape this event, enjoy good food and explore the Walled Gardens and grounds.
The Garden will be open with plant sales this year too!
Open 10am – 4pm.
Free entry and parking

Concert Series - Brodsky Trio, Piano Trio
2025-03-14 18:30
Brodsky Trio
Formed in 2020, the “Brodsky Trio” has already achieved global recognition with numerous recordings and concert tours. The engagements include performances at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall, the Zurich Tonhalle, the Baden- Baden Festspielhaus, the Ankara Presidential Concert Hall and the Atatürk Concert Hall.
Kirill Troussov, violin –
Benedict Kloeckner, cello –
Alexandra Troussova, piano

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Glasunov Chant du ménestrel for cello and pianoDucros Encore for cello and pianoWieniawski Legende Op 17 for violin and pianoWieniawski Polonaise de Concert in D Major Op 4 for violin and piano
– Interval –
Tchaikovsky Trio in A min

Tickets and More Info

Friday 14th March, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Herb and Hazelnut crusted beef ribwith rich red wine gravy
Verdi Ricotta DI Cannellonirolled pasta topped with mozzarella served with a rich tomato ragu and parmesan shavings
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts or Cheese and Biscuits.

Concert Series - Aaron Akugbo, Trumpet & Piano
2025-02-14 18:30
Aaron Akugbo, trumpet & Zeynep Özsuca, piano
Born in 1998 and of Nigerian-Scottish descent, Aaron Azunda Akugbo hails from Edinburgh and is poised as a future leading exponent of his instrument.
The Turkish pianist Zeynep Özsuca has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Honegr Intrada
Bogeulanger Nocturne
Turnage True Life Stories: Elegy For Andy
Vivaldi “Agitata da due venti”
Bozza Aria
Françaix Sonatine
– Interval –
Hubeau Trumpet Sonata
Price The Glory of the Day was in Her Face
Turnage True Life Stories: Tune for Toru
Price Song to the Dark Virgin
Mahler Ich atmet’ einen linden Duft!
Ropartz Andante and Allegro

Tickets and More Info

Friday 14th February, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Cornfed Chicken Forrestierwith woodland mushroom sauce, smoked bacon and savoy fricassee
Mousewald Mozzarella Pappardellescottish mozzarella, sun blushed tomatoes, asparagus croute
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts, or Cheese and biscuits.

Concert Series - Antonio Oyarzabal, Piano
2025-01-17 18:30
Antonio Oyarzabal, piano
Antonio Oyarzabal was born in Bilbao in 1989. He started studying piano with Sor Cecilia Keller and continued with Guadalupe López completing high school with honours and obtaining the highest grade in piano.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

La Muse Oubliée A musical journey with all works by women composersFranceMel Bonis Women of Legend Jacquet de la Guerre SelectionLili Boulanger Trois MorceauxTailleferre Deux PiecesChaminade Automne
– Interval –
USA
Mana Zucca Prelude
Amy Beach Scottish Legend
Florence Price Sketches in Sepia
Venezuela
María Luisa Escobar Noche de Luna
Mexico
Graciela Agudelo Días de Lluvia
Spain
Matilde Salvador Sonatina
Emiliana de Zubeldía Esquisses
Latvia
Lucija Garuta Prelude in E
Czech Republic
Vitezslava Kaprálová April Preludes 9’

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Friday 17th January, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Slow Cooked Pork LoinWith stuffing, crackling, gravy, and apple sauce
Garden pea and spinach risotto
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts or Cheese and biscuits.

Join us for a NYE Ceilidh at Netherby Hall 2024
2024-12-31 19:30 - 2025-01-01 01:00
Join us for an exclusive evening of live music and entertainment at the grand Netherby Hall. We welcome you to dance the night away in the great Oak Hall with 3 piece strong Ceilidh band.

TUESDAY 31st DECEMBER | 7:30pm until 1:00am

Ticket price includes a fun filled evening of Ceilidh dancing including a late evening buffet.
Dress ready to move and shake, sensible footwear a must.
Ticket sales over the phone (01228 792732) up until the night, with limited availability.

Cragganmore – 3 Piece Ceilidh Band

The Cragganmore Ceilidh Band are one of the UK’s finest ceilidh bands, providing musical entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate events, functions and special occasions throughout Scotland, the UK and the rest of the world!

With more than 30 years of experience within the industry, Cragganmore are a highly professional ceilidh band who offer a reliable, personal service from start to finish.

The band have played for ceilidhs at venues throughout Scotland and the rest of the UK, including Gleneagles, Stirling Castle and Hopetoun House, as well as venues abroad within Malaysia and China!

Ceilidh Dance Lessons: Get Ready for New Year's Eve!
2024-12-30 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a afternoon of traditional ceilidh lessons at the historic Netherby Hall! Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your moves, this event is the perfect way to prepare for our New Year’s Eve Ceilidh.
Monday 30th DECEMBER | 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Tickets: £10 per person, including a tea and coffee break to keep you energised.
Held in the elegant surroundings of the Oak Hall, our experienced instructor will guide you through the steps and patterns of classic ceilidh dances, ensuring a fun and engaging experience for all participants. Gain confidence and practice your steps before dancing the night away at our spectacular New Year’s Eve Ceilidh!
What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing and sensible footwear for dancing.
A readiness to learn and have fun!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your tickets early. For ticket reservations please book online below, or alternatively you can call 01228 792732.
This is a wonderful way to enjoy the lively spirit of ceilidh dancing while getting ready for the main event!

Christmas Carols at Netherby Hall 2024
2024-12-13 19:30
Experience the magic of the season at Netherby Hall’s Christmas Carol Concert! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with classic Christmas carols, set against the backdrop of the historic hall’s festive decorations. After the carols, indulge in delicious mince pies and warm mulled wine, perfect for embracing the holiday spirit.
Bring your friends and family for a night of music, joy, and goodwill 🌟
Doors open at 7 pm for 7.30pm start.
Proceeds to go to Eden Valley Hospice.
Eden Valley Hospice is a charity dedicated to providing specialist care for adults in north Cumbria who have life limiting conditions. In addition, we also provide care for their families, friends and carers.

Concert Series - Karine Georgian & John Lenehan, Cello & Piano
2024-12-06 18:30
Karine Georgian, cello & John Lenehan, piano
This year marks Karine Georgian’s seventh decade as a performer on the concert platform.
With more than 80 albums to his credit, reflecting an enormous variety of genres and styles, John Lenehan ranks as one of the most versatile pianists on the classical scene today.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Beethoven Variations in E flat
Debussy Sonata
Schumann Adagio and Allegro
– Interval –
Rachmaninof Sonata in G min Op. 19

Tickets and More Info

Friday 6th December, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Traditional Roast Turkey with pigs in blankets and stuffing
Baked Cauliflower and Dolcelatte cheese tian roasted red onion, chive and black dub blue sauce
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts or Cheese and biscuits.

Christmas Craft Fair 2024
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00
The ever-popular Netherby Hall Christmas Craft Fair is back for Christmas 2024!

Free Entry | Free Parking

Saturday 23rd November, 10am – 4pm
Sunday 24th November, 10am – 4pm

The warmest of welcomes awaits you, as we open the doors to the beautiful decorated Netherby Hall on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November 2024.
Netherby Hall will once again be transformed into a wonderfully festive hub of local and regional crafters, artists and more, selling unique and handcrafted gifts that you won’t find on the high street.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our most festive event of the year!

Concert Series - Elly Suh & Yuki Negishi, Violin & Piano
2024-11-15 18:30
Elly Suh, violin & Yuki Negishi, piano
Praised as “a sensitive and absorbing interpreter” (Musical America), Korean-American violinist Elly Suh stands out as a performer whose musical charm, interpretative originality, and unique creative vision breathe fresh life to concert stages around the world.
Yuki Negishi has established herself as a pianist of rare poetry, passion and virtuosity, equally at home as an adjudicator, educator and researcher, captivating audiences wherever she performs around the world.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Bazzini Calabrese Op. 34
Chopin Ballade No.1 in G min, arr.Ysayë
Tartini Devil’s Trill Sonata
– Interval –
Paganini Caprice No.11 for solo violin
Widmann Etude III for solo violin
Waxman Carmen Fantasie

Tickets and More Info

Friday 15th November, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Oven baked fillet of salmonon a bed of wilted spinach and a white wine sauce
Stuffed portobello mushroomwith Mediterranean vegetable rice topped with cheese and a creamy mushroom sauce
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts or Cheese & biscuits.

Concert Series - Iyad Sughayer, Piano
2024-10-11 18:30
Iyad Sughayer, piano
Chosen as ‘One to Watch’ by International Piano Magazine, Iyad’s debut album Khachaturian Piano Works for BIS Records was described by Gramophone as “exhilarating and delivered with perfect clarity” and “an outstanding debut” by BBC Music Magazine. Iyad’s second recording for BIS with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Andrew Litton was released to critical acclaim in autumn 2022.
Nominated as a 2022 Rising Star Artist by Classic FM, Iyad was a prize-winner at the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) International Auditions in 2021.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Mozart Adagio in B minor
Schubert Drei Klavierstücke
– Interval –
Khachaturian Poem
Khachaturian Piano Sonata

Tickets and More Info

Friday 11th October, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:

The dinner menu is not currently available. This will become available closer to the event start date.

Evening with Dr John Little, author of A Very Satisfactory Manner
2024-10-05 18:30
Spend an evening indulging in the 1885 Netherby Hall robbery story with Dr John Little, author of A Very Satisfactory Manner.
Let Dr John Little take you on the journey of mayhem and murder. With a chance to see the room where the jewels were taken.

Dr John Littles words…
In 1885, three London villains stole the jewellery belonging to Lady Graham of Netherby Hall, and made off toward Carlisle with their ill-gotten gains.
In their bid to escape, they left a trail of mayhem and murder which led, ultimately, to an appointment with the hangman.

Dr John Little will speak about their crimes in the very place where the burglary took place, with an opportunity to see the room they entered and escaped from.
There will be an opportunity to buy his novel based on this episode in Cumbrian history, a series of the most shocking villainies that have ever taken place in the county

Concert Series - Ferio Saxophone Quartet & Timothy End, piano
2024-09-20 18:30
Ferio Saxophone Quartet & Timothy End, piano
As one of Europe’s leading saxophone quartets, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet consistently receives a highly enthusiastic reception from audiences and critics alike. Accolades and awards have included The Philharmonia/Martin Musical Ensemble Award, the Royal Over-Seas League’s EnsembleCompetition prize and selection by both the Tunnell Trust and Park Lane Group.
Timothy End graduated with a first class honours degree in Music from King’s College, London in 2006 before beginning Postgraduate study in Piano Accompaniment at the Royal Academy of Music, where he gained the prestigious DipRAM award for an outstanding recital in 2008. He held the Shinn Fellowship at RAM for 2008-09 under the tuition of Julius Drake and Patsy Toh.

Live Concerts at Netherby Hall are hosted in conjunction with Absolute Classics, a charity connecting individuals with the world’s finest music.

Programme:

Bach Fugue in G Minor
Bernstein West Side Story (arr. Boatman) I feel Pretty, Somewhere, Cha Cha, One Hand One Heart, Gee, Officer Krupkee
Barbara Thompson Quartet No. 3 ‘Body language’
– Interval –
Shostakovich Suite for jazz orchestra (arr. Farrington)
Iturralde Memorias (Triptico)

Tickets and More Info

Friday 20th September, 6:30pm
Tickets £15 for adults, Free for under 26’s.
Pre-booked 2 Course Dinner available – Additional £35 per head.
Menu for Pre-booked dinner will be sent by email prior to the concert.
On-site car parking is provided.

Pre-booked Dinner Menu

Our 2 Course Menu for pre-booked dinner for the evening is as follows:
Ballotine of Cumberland ChickenRolled with Cumberland Sausage meat, wrapped in locally sourced prosciutto, served with stuffing bon bon and woodland mushroom sauce
Stuffed Pepperwith mediterranean vegetable couscous served with a tomato ragu
Followed by a Trio of Seasonal Desserts.

Garden Open Day 2024 - Visit the Walled Garden
2024-08-26 10:00 - 15:00
We welcome you to visit on Monday 26th August as we open the doors again this year for the National Garden Scheme Open Day.
Following from the success of the last National Garden Scheme Open Day in May 2023.

Come and join us in the grounds and meet our green fingered gardening team.
Refreshments will be available on the day.
You are invited to explore the grounds, which aren't open to public unless there is an event on, and witness the ongoing works in and around the grounds at Netherby Hall.

Further Information

Entry to the grounds is between 10am and 3pm, on Monday 26th August 2024.
General Admission is £6 per person

Tickets are available to book online, click here or scroll down directly below:

Netherby Hall Annual Car Show 2024
2024-08-03 - 2024-08-04
Vehicle Registration is now closed.
Online Ticket Sales have now closed.

Tickets will still be available on the Gate on Saturday & Sunday
Ticket prices at the gates:
Single Adult, 1 Day: £12.00
Single Adult, Weekend: £20.00
Group (up to 6), 1 Day: £45.00
Group (up to 6), Weekend: £70.00
Set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, Netherby Hall hosts a fantastic car show which displays some of the best and unique classic cars and performance vehicles that the UK has to offer.
Saturday will be dedicated to showing Performance and Super Cars, with Sunday being reserved for Classic and Vintage vehicles with a registration before 2000.
The Annual Netherby Hall Classic Car show will be held on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of August 2024. To see the latest updates for this event please visit our website or our social media accounts, which can be found here: Facebook. Instagram.
We are located in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside and surrounded by fields, forests and beautiful wildlife.
Netherby, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria. CA6 5PR- is our address for those needing it.
Please see below for more details. Kids under the age of 16 get FREE entry. Parking is included in your ticket price. You can buy tickets on the gate over the weekend.

Netherby Hall’s Annual Car Show is the highlight of the Events Calendar

See and learn about rare vintage and classic cars, performance and supercars; and enjoy a range of food, drink and local craft stalls

We are very privileged to host and witness some extremely rare performance and classic cars that all have their own unique designs and history. Each car has interesting information about its origin, details and more to educate the visitors.

If you’re in need of something to look forward to, then the Classic and Performance Car Show at Netherby Hall is a great opportunity to experience a safe, fun day out this summer.
The Netherby Hall classic car show is an event designed for the whole family to enjoy. Not only are there a range of exciting cars for you to explore, but there will also be plenty of stalls to visit and buy from.

The location for the event, Netherby Hall, is located in the beautiful countryside of Cumbria. Surrounded by nature and wildlife, there is plenty to enjoy when visiting Netherby Hall.

Your drive to the event will be packed with long and quiet roads, boasting personality as you cruise through the countryside.

Three Inch Fools - The Secret Diary of Henry VIII (Performance)
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:30
The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court
The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the limelight, young Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life, and all whilst fighting the French (again) and re-writing religion. The Fools hit the road with this brand new comedy – a mad-capped take on Britain’s most epic monarch, and those infamous wives.
★★★★★ – “So entertaining…laugh-out-loud funny”
★★★★★ – “Riotously fun. Hugely enjoyable”
★★★★★ – “The ultimate British theatrical experience” – Hastings Independent Press
★★★★★ – “Great fun for the whole family…my kids are still talking about it!”

On Tuesday 16th July, join us at Netherby Hall in Cumbria. Bring your own cushions, and camping-chairs and join us on our outdoor adventure. Come prepared for the weather – the performance will continue come rain come shine!
This performance is an outdoor performance. We recommend that you bring blankets/chairs/cushions etc. to sit on. Come prepared for the weather with warm coats and waterproofs etc, as the performance will continue come rain come shine! We ask that you don’t bring umbrellas as these can obscure the view for other people in the audience. 7pm start time, picnics welcome from 6pm. The performance will last approximately 100 minutes (+ a 20 minute interval).
We recommend booking tickets for this performance online in advance. For further information about this performance please email boxoffice@threeinchfools.com.
Buy tickets here
