VE Day 80 Gala
A summer night of music and conversation. Telling the story of Leith Hill Place and Ralph Vaughan Williams in the Second World War, and charting the role music played in the conflict and liberation.
- Booking essential
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers joins acclaimed flautist Lisa Friend and composer-broadcaster Jack Pepper (Magic Radio / British Airways) in conversation and concert. Vickers shares personal stories of his encounters with the Vaughan Williams circle and giving wider historical context. These are interspersed with flute and piano illustrations of RVW gems, WW2 songs and unexpected musical connections to the present day. Commemorate 80 years of freedom in the heart of the Surrey Hills - enjoy a glass of bubbly in an intimate and friendly setting, the living room of a legendary composer, sharing in fine music and stories as the sun sets.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £45.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not Suitable for children.
- Meeting point
Terrace Room
- What to bring and wear
Smart Casual. Sensible footwear for the walk down to the house from the Rhododendron car park. No stilettos!
- Accessibility
Ground floor event. Ramp into the building. No accessible toilets, but large cubicles. Limited disabled parking at the front of the house.
Upcoming events
'Enchanted Woodlands': photographic exhibition by Dorking Camera Club
A display of over 70 photographs from Dorking Camera Club, a local club with photographers ranging from novices to Members of the Royal Photographic Society.
'Last Night For Ever' touring sculpture by Andrea Gregson
This season, Leith Hill Place will host 'Last Night for Ever, a captivating sculpture by Andrea Gregson, that will then be touring National Trust properties in the South East. The installation will feature an artist's workshops during its stay.
Yoga at Leith Hill Place
Join Amanda on the first Saturday of every month for Yoga on the South Terrace.
Storytelling time at Leith Hill Place
Sit back, relax and step into another world with children's story telling in the cosy library at Leith Hill Place.