Whether you’re planning a team-building day for staff, a larger meeting for shareholders or a product launch with prospective clients, a corporate event must be carefully managed. Choosing an appropriate venue is the key to getting your corporate event off to a good start. It’s important to ensure you’ve considered every detail. How many people will be attending? The number … Read More
Why The Grim’s Dyke is the perfect venue for your next party
Grim’s Dyke Hotel is the perfect venue for your special occasions. Nestled among beautifully landscaped gardens it provides a perfect hideaway location. It also has easy access to London and the surrounding area – making it the perfect venue for your next party. The right location for your needs Choosing the right location is key to the success of your … Read More
Whisky or Whiskey: Does it really matter?
Which is the correct spelling whisky or whiskey? It’s the topic many a whisky-lover gets worked up about. And more to the point, does it really matter? Unfortunately, it isn’t a simple yes or no answer – both spellings are correct! The introduction of a new spelling – for the Irish distillers Until the late 19th Century, all whisky distilleries … Read More
Christmas at Grim’s Dyke
Here at Grim’s Dyke, we’re here to help you celebrate the Christmas period in style. Whether you’re looking for fine dining, traditional merriment or a good old knees up, we’ll help you celebrate in fashion! Grim’s Dyke Hotel is a special place over the festive season. Our beautiful Victorian building becomes the perfect setting for you to celebrate with family, … Read More
Gilbert & Sullivan’s Ruddigore
As soon as The Mikado had its opening night, Gilbert started work on the next production – Ruddygore. Due to other work commitments, Sullivan delayed setting the opera to music until the latter part of 1886. Rehearsals finally commenced in December that year. The tenth Savoy Opera, Ruddygore was first performed by the D’Oyly Opera Company, at the Savoy Theatre, … Read More
How to host your own murder mystery dinner
Hosting your own murder mystery dinner can be such great fun. If you fancy playing your hand at being a detective, there are many different murder mystery dinner party games you can buy. Each one will include everything you need to have a fun-packed evening of entertainment, food and good fun. However, if you’ve never hosted your own murder mystery … Read More
The Pirates of Penzance
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
Easter Eggstravaganza at Grim’s Dyke!
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 Gilbert & 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
Incredible cutlery of the Victorian era
We all know that the Victorian era was an age of incredible ingenuity. The industrial revolution was changing the way in which materials were produced. The first photographs were taken. The world got its first taste of ice cream and people were, for the first time, getting on their bikes – although they were called ‘velocipedes’ at first. The Victorian … Read More