Your summer evening
Guests arrive early to wander in the historic walled gardens, champagne glass in hand, and a convivial atmosphere reigns: the city seems far away. A short walk through the ancient orchard – passing a 300-year-old mulberry tree – takes you to the five-tier opera house.
Dress code
Where we are
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.
Arrive in style
Before the opera
2024 pre-performance menu (2025 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.
Interval dining
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 2024 menu (2025 menu not yet available).
Interval dining £95 for three courses, water, coffee
STARTER
Confit Chicken Terrine, pistachio & apricot chicory, piquant vegetables Contains nuts g/f d/f
Sesame Salmon Tataki, lemongrass rice, miso cabbage pickled ginger g/f d/f
Chilli Labneh, honey & fennel roasted carrots, dukkah, confit garlic v g/f
Beetroot & Red Onion Tarte Tatin, apple, celery & fennel slaw vg
Foie Gras, charred peach & brioche (£18 supplement)
MAIN
Pepper Crusted English Beef Fillet, tarragon & bone marrow jus, smoked butter mash, roasted shallot, charred asparagus g/f (£12 supplement)
Seared Darn of Stone Bass, steamed leeks, petit pois & samphire linguine chive beurre blanc
Roast Supreme of Guinea Fowl, orange & calvados braised leg, boulangère potatoes, fine beans with prosciutto
Whole Dressed Native Lobster, lemon mayonnaise, summer salad, hot new season potatoes (£28 supplement) g/f
Roasted Vegetable Makhani, coconut, cardamom & toasted almond rice, spinach pakora & pickle Contains nuts vg d/f
Chestnut & King Oyster Mushroom Wellington, lyonnaise potatoes, tender stem, lemon & thyme sauce vg d/f
DESSERT
Milk Chocolate & Orange Bavarois, ginger shortbread v
Sicilian Lemon Tart, textures of raspberry v
Caramelised Banana & Rum Cake, salted caramel ice cream vg (contains nuts)
Pimms Jelly, summer fruits, mint & cucumber syrup g/f d/f
A Selection of English cheese, quince, celery & biscuits v
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.
Interval picnics
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.
Where to stay
Barnett Hill, Wonersh – A chic boutique hotel in the heart of the Surrey Hills (9.3 miles)
Beaverbrook, Leatherhead – A stunning 470-acre estate, steeped in history (7.5 miles)
Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge – A luxury, art-deco inspired hotel and spa (10.5 miles)
Tor Hatch, Shere – Boutique rooms with stunning views over the Surrey Hills (5.9 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)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Accessibility
Please visit the accessibility page for more information.