Your Visit & Dining
Join us on the edge of London for an evening that is beyond stylish
Many say it is like summer opera in the old days: elegant and intimate formal gardens, an ancient house for interval dining (where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I dined) and, most importantly, top-notch opera. The red five-tier opera house boasts an epic levitating chandelier.
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BOOK picnics & dining when you book your tickets
BOOK ANY TIME dine@grangeparkopera.co.uk or phone 01962 73 73 73
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Before the performance
Arrive from two hours before for champagne and canapés to wander the historic walled gardens where a convivial atmosphere reigns.
Pre-ordered drinks and canapés are served in the Rose Garden. Canapés must be ordered 48 hours in advance but all other items may be purchased at the bar.
Greyfriars Cuvée Royale £80
Chilworth “The Bishop” Classic Cuvée £80
Chilworth Brut Rosé £80
Lanson Le Black Réserve £135
Lanson Le Black Création £100
Lanson Le Black Création (half) £55
ALCOHOL FREE
Sparkling “White Rose” (green tea & kombucha) £28
S. Pellegrino Zero Sugar Lemon / Peach & Clementine £7
S. Pellegrino Lemon & Mint / Pomegranate & Orange £7
Acqua Panna still mineral water £7
S. Pellegrino sparkling mineral water £7
SNACKS
A plate of 16 handmade canapés £30
A plate of 8 handmade canapés £20
Belazu Club Nuts £8
Torres Black Truffle Crisps £8
Belazu Giarraffa Green Olives £8
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The Long Interval
The long interval (100 mins) is all-important and usually takes place half way through the opera.
NOTE Wagner wished Das Rheingold to be performed without an interval. On Sunday 5 July there will be a dining interval after Scene 2. On the four other Rheingold nights, dining will take place at the end of the opera, around 8pm.
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Dine in the Duchess Restaurant
A three-course meal is served within the historic house: in the Marquess’ Library, Red Drawing Room or magnificent Stone Hall. The restaurant food, provided by Kearney’s, is much praised. It is a family business with whom we have worked since 2007.
You may make a Restaurant Reservation and provide menu choices at a later date. You will given an Booking order number.
The Restaurant must be booked at least one week in advance.
NOTE all allergens are present in the kitchen.
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Picnic in the long interval
You can bring your own picnic and just fling down your rug . . . or we can make your life easier.
Grange Park Opera picnics must be booked at least one week in advance.
- Reserve a place in a marquee £25 per person
Table, chair & tablecloth - Reserve an Indian pavilion £160
Indian pavilions (4m diameter) are from Jodhpur
seating 8 people, with table & chairs - Crockery £25 per person
2 glasses (large & small), dinner plate, 2 medium plates,
2 knives (large & small), 2 forks (large & small), dessert spoon, napkin - Half Crockery £10 per person
dinner plate, small plate, knife, fork, spoon, napkin
note: no glasses; these can be hired from the bar for £1 each - Porter £25 to carry your picnic from the car park to your picnic spot; this is a one-way service
NOTE If you bring your own staff / caterer, you must notify the Box Office; you will need to book a pair of pavilions alongside one another
No erected structures or barbecues
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The Opera House
Nestled in the woods, a five-tier opera house modelled on La Scala, Milan, awaits. Take your seat to enjoy luxury casts in magnificent operas.
It is painted a rich red, with velvet seats taken from the Royal Opera House in 1997. The acoustic of the theatre has been much admired. There are pictures here.
There are 12 steps to the Stalls Circle, 26 steps to the Grand Tier, and 40 steps to the Balcony.
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Dress code
Many guests wear black tie and long dresses which makes for a stylish and exceptional event.
Please dress smartly and nicely. No shorts (men and women).
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Where we are
KT24 6AN – in the Surrey Hills with Horsley Station close by and only 23 miles from London.
BY CAR Off the A246, between Leatherhead & Guildford; 10 mins from the A3 / M25 junction.
Main gates (what3words /// twins.mole.joke)
Audience car park (what3words /// party.sharp.begin)
BY TRAIN Horsley Station is close by with frequent trains from Waterloo, Vauxhall, Clapham Junction (45 mins). Woking station is 8 miles away (London 25 mins; 8 trains/hour)
TAXIS FROM & TO HORSLEY STATION should be booked in advance. Magnum Cars is a local firm 01483 281111. The journey is about 10 minutes
At the end of the evening, taxis should arrive 10 minutes before curtain down to avoid the departing cars. They should wait in the Audience car park (what3words /// party.sharp.begin)
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Arrive in style
Guests arrive from 2 hours before the performance to wander in the walled gardens, champagne glass in hand. A convivial atmosphere reigns: the city seems far away.
There are 47 vintage cars on offer drive you to and from London or Horsley Station. Imagine arriving in a pre-war Rolls Royce . . .
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Frequently asked questions
Tea & cake? It is served in the Tea Tent on the Croquet Lawn before the performance
Can I add dining or picnic options to my order after I’ve booked my tickets? dine@grangeparkopera.co.uk.
I haven’t received my e-ticket. E-tickets are sent out from mid-May. Check your junk mail / promotions folder. If you notify info@grangeparkopera.co.uk, your tickets will be ready for collection at the Welcome tent by the entrance gate.
What are the timings for the operas? For all of our 2026 operas, the gates open at 3pm and the show starts at 5pm.
Can I bring my dog? Dogs are not permitted in the gardens or opera house.
Accessibility The accessibility page has information or contact info@grangeparkopera.co.uk
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Where to stay
Make the most of your trip by staying locally.
Wotton House – A country estate with 17th-century gardens (6.8 miles)
Harbour Hotel Guildford – A smart city hotel (6.4 miles)
Denbies Vineyard Hotel – A peaceful retreat set in England’s own Wine Country (7.7 miles)
Barnett Hill, Wonersh – A chic boutique hotel in the heart of the Surrey Hills (9.3 miles)
The Talbot, Ripley – One of the most storied and historic coaching inns (4.7 miles)
Woodlands Park Hotel, Cobham – A country house, built in 1885, and, since 1981, a hotel (8.0 miles)