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Music & Gardens for a Summers Evening



Brand new for 2007 Music & Gardens for a Summer Evening sponsored by The Highways Agency.

Come and enjoy an evening of entertainment in the idyllic backdrop of our picturesque show gardens.

For four nights only, from 13 -16 June 2007 between 4.00pm-10.00pm, visitors are invited to wander the shows, see a demonstration in the Supertheatre at 6.30pm and then enjoy picnics in the stunning show gardens while enjoying a breathtaking array of musical offerings. Each night offers a different theme to suit every taste, with gourmet picnics and fine wine available to enhance your evenings entertainment.

We are delighted to confirm our line up for the very first Music & Gardens for a Summer Evening sponsored by The Highways Agency. Please click here to see who's appearing.

Book your ticket now for a magical musical evening, tickets for this fantastic evening event start from just £32*. Or upgrade your existing day ticket for only £25. Theare are a full range of packages to suit everyone. For a full price list and to book your tickets click here or phone 0870 040 0373.


* Ticket price includes admission to BBC Gardeners’ World Live, BBC Good Homes Live and BBC Good Food Summer Festival between 4.00pm and 6.30pm.


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Music Line up

Evening of Great Classical Music


With Gardar Cortes and Special Guests - Wednesday 13th June

See Gardar Cortes singing with mesmorising power, grace and passion. This talented singer has supported Katherine Jenkins and was the lead role in Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End. His new album has been highly acclaimed, so come along and listen to Gardar Cortes, already hailed as one of the greatest new voices in the classical world… an enchanting evening.






Evening of Soul and Motown Classics


With Andy Abraham - Thursday 14th June

He won the hearts of over 9 million X-Factor viewers each week with his incredible vocal talents and endearing personality. The release of his first album, The Impossible Dream, made chart history selling 176,689 copies in its first week and reaching platinum status. Andy and his band 'Soul Brothers' will be getting up close and personal with his fans and performing favorites from his X-Factor days including the breathtaking ‘Me and Mrs Jones', hits from his first album, The Impossible Dream, and a taste of his new album. Andy is one of the UK’s biggest and brightest talents and will give a performance straight from the heart.





A Salute to Sinatra


With Louis Hoover and Special Guests - Friday 15th June

Louis Hoover is renowned for being part of the famous ‘Rat Pack’ West End Show. If you love Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior and Sinatra, then this is the perfect evening for you. Louis has topped the bill of Jazz Concerts all over the world. Ronnie Scott invited him to join the elite on the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz House label and the night will also feature Mark Halliday who will be singing Dean Martin favourites.







ABBA Classics


With Saturday 16th June

The closest thing to ABBA that you’ll ever see…all of ABBA’s greatest hits performed by the renowned BJÖRN AGAIN. The show has been hailed as the most popular and successful act of its type in the world and has been endorsed by Benny Anderson. Come along to dance the night away and feel free to dress up in ABBA regalia.