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Shades of Simon - a tribute to Paul Simon

Back by popular demand! The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 4th year running in July 2026. The show has...

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Back by popular demand! The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band “Shades of Simon” will be bringing their highly acclaimed 2 hour show “The Paul Simon Story” to the National Trust's Flatford Mill for the 4th year running in July 2026.

The show has an engaging narration telling the story of Paul Simon as one of the best songwriters of his generation, with the outstanding 5-piece band performing authentic renditions of the best of his songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s (Homeward Bound, Sound of Silence, Bridge over troubled water etc.) through to his South African inspired Graceland tour in the 80’s (You can call me Al.)

As well as listening to the lovely music, you will also be able to enjoy snacks and drinks from the National Trust catering team in the interval.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £22.50

The basics

Booking details

Call Email booking only. The event is independent of the National Trust.

Suitability

Older children will find this event interesting

Meeting point

Granary Garden, close to the Tea Room at Flatford.

What to bring and wear

This is a picnic concert in the open air, so please dress for sitting outside. Please bring your own low backed chairs or rugs to sit on.

Accessibility

The event will be held in the Granary garden. Access will be over grass and gravel. There is very limited blue badge parking 50m away, otherwise, the only parking is in the main Flatford car park which will involves 100m walk and a short flight of steps.

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