What's on at the hall

Christmas Copper Decoration Workshop With Metamorphic Charm

Create a beautiful festive decoration in the surroundings of our Conservatory

Enjoy learning the technique of pierce sawing to create a copper Christmas decoration ready to display over the festive season.

With an endless supply of tea, coffee and mince pies you will learn in a relaxed teaching atmosphere, choosing from a variety of festive templates for a Christmas creation personal to you.

Established in 2015 by Designer-Maker Nikola Woodhall, Metamorphic Charm's offers handmade silver jewellery inspired by simple, organic forms. The workshop will run over several time slots throughout the day and will be hosted in the Conservatory.

An evening with Bert Blaize: Seasonal wine pairings and tastings

Gastronomic evening of wine, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate and ice cream

Bert Blaize learned his stuff at La Belle Epoque in Manchester and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, before taking the reins at the Clove Club in Shoreditch, East London, which was the UK’s top-ranked restaurant in ‘World’s Best 50 Restaurants’ for two years running.

He collaborated with Dan Barber on his revolutionary WastED project when it came to London. Bert was recently named the UK’s Top Young Sommelier by Flint Wines, and currently takes care of the wine at Serge et le Phoque in London’s Fitzrovia. Bert’s current favourite food + wine combination is apple pie + Sauternes.

More recently he has worked with the Sunday Times, Chef Thom Shepperd and opened his first shop Bottle’n’Jars in London 2020.

Drink on arrival
Learn how to curate the perfect cheese board
One sparkling, 2 reds, 2 whites and dessert wine (from Halfpenny Green Wine Estate, Grove Estate Vineyard plus Bert’s own dessert wine)
A generous selection of cheeses, charcuterie and a few sweet treats from discerning food and drink producers within and surrounding the beautiful county of Staffordshire.
Meet the producers

Christmas Copper Decoration Workshop With Metamorphic Charm

Create a beautiful festive decoration in the surroundings of our Conservatory

Enjoy learning the technique of pierce sawing to create a copper Christmas decoration ready to display over the festive season.

With an endless supply of tea, coffee and mince pies you will learn in a relaxed teaching atmosphere, choosing from a variety of festive templates for a Christmas creation personal to you.

Established in 2015 by Designer-Maker Nikola Woodhall, Metamorphic Charm's offers handmade silver jewellery inspired by simple, organic forms. The workshop will run over several time slots throughout the day and will be hosted in the Conservatory.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Treat your loved one to an amazing experience at Sandon Hall with entertainment from Fulford Choir & Ovation!

Sandon Hall remains the private ancestral home of the Earls of Harrowby, so the opportunity to see behind its grand doors are few and far between. The Harrowby family are opening their doors and inviting visitors to do just that and indulge in a delicious festive afternoon tea- the perfect present for a loved one or a treat for yourself!

Guests will be able to book for up to 10 people with tables available between 2pm-3pm.
Afternoon tea will be served and accompanied by traditional carols and Christmas songs from the fabulous Fulford Choir & Ovation Choir from 3pm, finishing off with a festive sing-a-long.

Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking.

Call us on 01889 508004 to book now or email [email protected]! Full payment required at time of booking.

The Great British Drive In's Festive Return

We are welcoming back The Great British Drive In for one week only!

This festive season, Sandon Hall will welcome back The Great British Drive In who have created an experience to entertain, educate and unite. The Great British Drive In will run on select dates from the 19th of December until the 24th of December 2021 with a varied festive programme for all to enjoy. Tickets start from as little as £25!

Book now to find out more about ticket prices!
 
We have a varied festive film programme from Hollywood titles such as Elf to family favourites like The Polar Express. Who wouldn't enjoy The Greatest Showman or Love Actually on the big screen, viewed in the local, beautiful grounds of Sandon Hall? And we haven't forgot any horror fans, with late night screenings of Krampus available to book!

Digbeth Dining Club will be here from to provide delicious food and Candid Beer is taking over the bar! You are more than welcome to bring your own food and drink and set up an alfresco dining experience outside of your car, just remember to bring a portable radio and a blanket as it might be a little chilly!

Please book your tickets in advance of arrival. Sensible footware is advised as the grounds can get muddy!

House & Garden Tour with Afternoon Tea Gift Experience

Treat your loved one to an amazing experience at Sandon Hall

Sandon Hall remains the private ancestral home of the Earls of Harrowby, so the opportunity to see behind its grand doors are few and far between. The Harrowby family are opening their doors and inviting visitors to do just that – with tours of both the 1852 house and its stunning gardens now available - the perfect present for a loved one or a treat for yourself!

Guests will be able to purchase vouchers, redeemable on selected dates in 2021. Afternoon tea is included in your booking for you to enjoy after your tour has completed. Upgrade to Sparkling Afternoon Tea available at £5 per person. Please give us a call to purchase a voucher.

The house tour will offer a glimpse into elegant country house interiors and regale the history of the hall which the family that has called home for over 200 years. Historical highlights to include the story of the stunning Chinese wallpaper in the Drawing Room, which pre-dates the current hall by around 100 years. It will also tell of dramatic events – such the disastrous Christmas dinner that led to the hall burning down in the 1840s; and the rather morbid tale behind the portrait of a Prime Minister that graces the Dining Room.

Then wonder around the 50 acre grounds; taking in the historical scenery. Learn about the seasonal work undertaken to ensure they reach their full glory in time for the summer wedding season.

Wellington boots or walking shoes are advised for the garden tour as it may well be soft underfoot, dependant on the weather.

Booking policy subject to Government guideline & dates subject to availability.

Call us on 01889 508004 to book now or email [email protected]!