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

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 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

Christmas at Grim’s Dyke

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Now the summer holidays are out of the way, it’s time to think about the next big event in your calendar – Christmas. 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 good ole knees up, we have something to help you celebrate in style! … Read More

Whisky or Whiskey: Does it really matter?

Samantha PillingEntertainment, Food and Drink

It’s the topic many a whisky-lover gets worked up about. Is it correct to spell whisky with or without an ‘e’? 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, … Read More

Incredible cutlery of the Victorian era

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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

How to choose a venue for your corporate event

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Whether you’re planning a team-building day for in-house staff, an Annual General Meeting for shareholders or a product launch with prospective clients, a corporate event needs to be carefully managed. Choosing an appropriate venue is the key to getting your corporate event off to a good start, so it’s important to ensure you’ve considered every detail. How many people will … Read More

Top 10 things to see in London’s West End this summer 2019

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You cannot book a stay in or around London, without treating yourself to a West End show. The entertainment district around Leicester Square and Covent Garden is known for being a buzzing hive of colour, sound and top West End theatres. Here’s our rundown of the top 10 things to see this summer, in London’s West End. Mamma Mia! This … Read More

Grim’s Dyke and it’s Outlander connection

Samantha PillingEntertainment, History

Whether it’s for period dramas or modern soaps, films or popular TV series, Grim’s Dyke has long been used as the perfect backdrop and location. It’s also had an influence on popular TV drama series Outlander – but that connection is not one you may initially think it to be! Author Diana Gabaldon, the writer of the Outlander historical time … Read More

Doctor Who: The Evil of the Daleks

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Known for being one of the lost episodes of Doctor Who, The Evil of the Daleks was the season finale for series four of the popular TV series. Consisting of 7 episodes, each only 25 minutes long, filming took place during the month of April.The Evil of the Daleks was then broadcast on 20th May 1967 – with the remaining … Read More