Grange Park Opera

Please dress smartly and nicely. No shorts (men and women).

IDEAS

CAR Off the A246, between Leatherhead & Guildford; 10 mins from the intersection of the A3 & M25. PLEASE NOTE: Ongoing works at the M25 / A3 interchange (Junction 10) are causing significant congestion. We recommend planning ahead and allowing plenty of extra time for your journey if this is part of your route (latest updates here). At the Opera House, there is ample parking space and no booking is required.
TRAIN Horsley station is a mile away with frequent trains from Waterloo, Vauxhall, Clapham Junction (45 mins). Woking station is 8 miles away (London 25 mins; 8 trains/hour).
TAXI Taxi’s can take you to and from Horsley station and should be booked in advance. Magnum Cars are a local firm.

 

47 vintage cars are on offer to drive you to and from London or Horsley Station. Imagine arriving in a pre-war Rolls Royce . . .

BOOK

2024 pre-performance menu (2025 pre-performance menu not yet available).

A plate of 16 handmade canapés (pre-ordered only) £26
Belazu Club Nuts £7
Torres Black Truffle Crisps £7
Belazu Giarraffa Green Olives £7

Acqua Panna mineral water (still) £6
S. Pellegrino sparkling natural mineral water £6
Fever Tree Sicilian lemonade £6
Fever Tree ginger beer £6
San Bitter £6

A glass of Greyfriars Cuvée Royale £17
Greyfriars Cuvée Royale 2017 £80
Chilworth Manor Classic Cuvée Alwyn 2018 £80
Chilworth Manor Brut Rosé 2020 Vintage £80
Taittinger Brut Réserve NV £100

Pre-order a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine to secure your table in the Rose Garden before the performance.

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.

The restaurant must be booked at least ten days in advance. If you already have a reservation please email your menu choices and any allergies to dine@grangeparkopera.co.uk

Here is the 2025 Menu.

£95 for three courses, water, tea, coffee

STARTER

Duo of Bibury Farm Smoked Chalk Stream Trout, salted cucumber, sweet dill mustard mayonnaise g/f  d/f
Flash Fried Pear, Parma Ham, Buffalo Mozzarella, honey, basil, rocket g/f
Masala King Prawns, mango & pineapple salsa, chili, lime, coriander (contains nuts) g/f  d/f
Torched Goats Cheese, maple glazed beetroot, fig jam, toasted focaccia v
Wild & Chestnut Mushroom Terrine, roasted celeriac, glazed apple, caramelised walnuts (contains nuts) vg  v  g/f  d/f
Foie Gras, shallot, raisin chutney, toasted brioche (£18 supplement)

MAIN

Roast Sirloin of Devon Lamb, redcurrant & sauternes sauce, pressed cream & rosemary potatoes, confit roscoff onion, steamed tender stem g/f (£12 supplement)
Pan Fried Cornish Hake, bottarga & caper butter, Jersey Royals, summer greens g/f
Spiced Gressingham Duck, sesame hoisin noodles, charred peppers & bok choy, lemongrass broth d/f
Lemon & Thyme Roasted Free Range Summer Chicken Salad, sweet potato, heritage tomatoes, aged feta, olives g/f
Whole Poached Dressed Native Lobster g/f d/f lemon mayonnaise, summer salad, hot new season potatoes (£28 supplement)
Confit Balsamic Shallot, Sautéed Butternut Squash & Summer Pea Ravioli, pangritata, Cornish Yarg & Riesling v
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Coulibiac, olive oil & truffle mash, charred asparagus, blistered vine tomato sauce v  vg  d/f

DESSERT

Classic Treacle Tart, burnt orange syrup, vanilla bean ice cream v
Lemon Meringue Posset g/f
Pimm’s Jelly, summer fruits, mint & cucumber syrup g/f  d/f
Belgian Chocolate Marquise, pistachio gelato (contains nuts) v  g/f
Strawberry & Elderflower Delice vg  v  g/f  d/f
A selection of Cheeses, honey, Medjool dates, biscuits

v – vegetarian, vg – vegan, g/f – gluten free, d/f – dairy free
Food is prepared in a kitchen where all allergens are present. Please inform us of any allergies in advance.

BOOK DINING

2024 picnic menus (2025 menus not yet available)

The Wagner Picnic | At Home Catering
For 2 people £86 + £5.95 delivery

Strips of freshly baked focaccia; Chargrilled asparagus, prosciutto and shaved parmesan on lemon dressed salad; Italian spiced marinated chicken breast, a pesto mayonnaise; Italian roast vegetable salad; Courgette, aubergine, fennel, roast garlic, borlotti beans, roasted butternut squash and basil; Orzo deli salad, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, artichoke hearts, sunblush tomatoes and basil dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil; Passionfruit and lime cheesecake, pineapple compote, cream.

The Verdi Picnic (v) | At Home Catering
For 2 people £83 + £5.95 delivery

Strips of freshly baked focaccia; Glazed balsamic figs, whipped goats cheese, radicchio, maple roasted walnuts, grain mustard dressing in individual servings; Plum tomato and pesto tart with French vinaigrette dressed leaves; Italian roast vegetable salad; Courgette, aubergine, fennel, roast garlic, borlotti beans, roasted butternut squash and basil; Orzo deli salad,  orzo, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, artichoke hearts, sunblush tomatoes and basil dressed with red wine vinegar and olive oil; Passionfruit and lime cheesecake, pineapple compote, cream.

Reserve a space in a marquee £20pp
Orchard Marquee (closest to the theatre)
Croquet Lawn Marquee
Tables, chairs and table cloth will be included in your marquee space
Reserve an Indian pavilion £140
Pavilions seat 8 – 10 with a table and four fixed sides
Porter £25
To carry your hamper from the car park to your picnic spot
Crockery £20pp
2 glasses, 3 plates, cutlery, napkins
Picnic spaces in the formal gardens are available at no cost, simply search for your favourite spot on arrival.

If you bring your own caterer, you must notify the Box Office; you will need to book a pair of pavilions next to one another.

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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)

After the opera, where do the taxis wait?
Taxis must arrive 10 minutes before the end of the performance. They will not be able to enter the grounds once the performance has ended, because of the departing cars. They should wait in the car park field in front of West Horsley Place.

How do I book dining and picnics?

Please make sure you are logged in before booking dining and picnics.

Restaurant meals can be booked online up to seven days in advance and menu choices must be made at least seven days in advance.

Picnics are booked online at least seven days in advance.

I haven’t received my e-ticket

Please check your junk mail and promotions folder. If it is not there, please notify info@grangeparkopera.co.uk and your tickets will be ready for collection at the box office tent by the entrance gate.

What are the timings for the operas?

Please note that these are provisional timings only.

Can I bring my dog?

Regrettably, dogs are not permitted on-site.

TIMINGS