The Pirates of Penzance

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Gilbert & Sullivan

The Pirates of Penzance has been well loved for over a century. Performed by various opera companies, including the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. As the fifth collaboration by Gilbert and Sullivan, it has been performed on Broadway, imitated by various companies, and modernised into film. A true comic opera of two acts. Officially premiering at the Fifth Avenue Theatre, New … Read More

Weddings at The Grim’s Dyke

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If you’re looking for a wedding venue steeped in history and surrounded by tranquil romantic scenery, look no further than the Grim’s Dyke Hotel. It is only located just 12 miles from central London. With the towns of Harrow, Stanmore and Watford close by, Grim’s Dyke gives couples the chance to have everything on their wedding venue wish list. Picturesque … Read More

The 7 different types of Whisky you need to know about

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7 Types of Whisky

What is it about whisky that makes is so loved and enjoyed by many? It is essentially a hop-less beer made from either corn, rye, wheat, barley or oats. But did you know, there are essentially 7 different types? Each of those with different grains used to produce it. And each has a different sugar content, the higher the sugar … Read More

Easter Eggstravaganza at Grim’s Dyke!

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As Spring blossoms and the weather warms up, Easter is the perfect occasion to gather with friends and family and indulge in some delicious treats. Whether you’re looking for a cosy afternoon tea, Easter Friday Dinner, a family-fun filled trail through the gardens or scrumptious traditional Sunday lunch, at Grim’s Dyke we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out … Read More

Top 10 Tips For Organising Your Wedding

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Wedding planning

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. However, planning a wedding can be stressful, time-consuming, and overwhelming. With so many things to consider and decisions to make, it can be difficult to know where to start. To help you organise your wedding day with ease, here are 10 top tips that will … Read More

Top 10 Gilbert & Sullivan Facts

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Gilbert and Sullivan Facts

The wonderful partnership of Gilbert & Sullivan produced memorable comic operas. Although the partnership wasn’t always smooth sailing, it was a lasting friendship. This continued throughout the mens lives right until the end. Theirs was a partnership that had a massive impact on boosting the career of both men. And helped shape the future of musical theatre.  Discover our ten … Read More

Winter Gardening – 7 Essential Tasks

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Gardening Tools

Whether you’re a casual gardener or green fingered expert, there’s always a job to do even in the winter months. And winter gardening, in actual fact, can make a huge difference to your success come spring and summer. Here are our seven essential gardening tasks to get ahead in the winter months: #1: Clean Pots The quieter winter months give … Read More

Afternoon Tea Delights

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There is nothing more quintessentially British than a much loved afternoon cream tea. Henry James said it best, “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” This delightful English tradition started, when a lady felt a little peckish one late afternoon before dinner in 1840! Waiting from lunch until … Read More

It’s Back…The 6th Harrow Whisky Festival!

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Whisky Glasses

It’s just over two weeks until the popular Harrow Whisky Festival returns to the Grim’s Dyke Hotel on Friday 6th & Saturday 7th January. With the festival delayed in previous years due to the global pandemic, excitement and anticipation is high. The featured distillers and bottlers are ready to make this a wonderful event you’ll truly remember. The Festival This … Read More