Shrewsbury Proms & Prosecco Social Weekend
Spice West Midlands are delighted to once again, join forces with Claire Dymond from WingsItaly, to bring you a unique fusion of British/Italian themed events, focusing around The UK Proms in the Park at Attingham Hall this summer.
From the Romans of Viroconium (known as Wroxter), to Italian Palaces, to English Mansions! WingsItaly and Spice West Midlands are pioneering new concepts and ideas, delving into history and focusing on all British 'things' with strong Italian influences; from its architecture to its people, we'll be combing the two!
We are delighted to offer this sociable and informative, jam-packed weekend away, complete with VIP access to the UK Proms at Attingham Estate. This will include a Spice exclusive private tour of the beautiful National Trust Property, followed by a VIP experience in the gardens and finished with us being entertained in a truly British quintessential style, with the big band UK Proms Orchestra!
The weekend begins...
Friday: Travel at your leisure; either come earlier or after work.
Friday Evening: For those that can arrive early enough, we have the option to visit a nearby Vineyard for a tasting experience followed by a meal. Here is the link to book: Roman Vineyard Tour & Tasting with Meal
Saturday: There will be a number of coordinated activities during the day. You can do all of them or just dip in and out with the ones you fancy.
The Proms: Our coach will take us late Saturday afternoon to the stunning National Trust property at Attingham Hall for our VIP experience at the Proms. We can expect an exclusive evening to include the following:
- Spice Exclusive guided tour of Attingham Hall
- Spice Exclusive meet and greet with some of the performers
- Glass of bubbly
- Reserved seats within the VIP enclosure - central stage
- Access to the VIP bar and toilets
- Event Programme and Flag
- Services of a Spice host
Sunday: There will be a number of coordinated activities during the day before we head home after a wonderful weekend away with new memories made.
Includes
- Two nights bed & breakfast
- Return coach transfer from our hotel to the Proms
- Spice Exclusive Tour of Attingham Hall
- Meet and greet with some of the performers from the Orchestra
- Glass of prosecco
- VIP central seats at the 2024 UK Proms
- Coordinated activities throughout the weekend
Extras
- Transport to the hotel
- Lunches and Evening Meals
- Optional Friday extra - Roman Vineyard Tour & Tasting with Meal
- Any additional optional extras
Attingham Hall is full of many links to Italy, from the former lady Berwick to Napoleon to places in Naples, Venice, Perugia, all of which will be uncovered over this fabulous weekend social.
For the night of the Proms, it will be time to don your best frock, be ready for a glass of something sparkling, (Italian hopefully!) and we can all enjoy the English sunshine (well fingers crossed), for an evening of magic, set in the grounds of Attingham Park Estate.
The first part of the evening will take you on a journey to worlds and galaxies far far away as the UK Proms Orchestra performs classical pieces and movie scores that are out of this world. Finishing with a rapturous finale of all the Last Night of the Proms classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and the Sailors Hornpipe.
With the evening summer sun going down over the picture perfect Attingham Park, a drink in hand and breath taking sounds of the orchestra filling the air, it is guaranteed to be an evening and weekend away not to be missed.
On Friday 21st June we have the option to book the Roman Vineyard Tour & Tasting with Meal. This will be a great way to meet everyone on the weekend whilst learning about English Wines and this Roman Vineyard. The event will end with a meal before we head back to the hotel for the night.
Location & Itinerary
The Proms: For the evening of the Proms, it will be time to don your best frock, be ready for a glass of something sparkling, (Italian hopefully!) and we can all enjoy the English sunshine (well fingers crossed), for an evening of magic, set in the grounds of Attingham Park Estate. The venue will provide the perfect backdrop for a magical night of music under the stars - as the acclaimed UK Proms Orchestra will take us on a journey to worlds and galaxies far far away, with classical pieces and movie scores that are out of this world.
With the evening summer sun going down over the picture perfect Attingham Park, a drink in hand and breath taking sounds of the orchestra filling the air, it is guaranteed to be an evening and weekend away not to be missed. The event will close around 10.30pm with a rapturous finale of all the Last Night of the Proms classics such as Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia, Jerusalem and the Sailors Hornpipe.
The 2024 tour promises to be even bigger and better than ever before with a well known soloist (to be announced soon), more special guests and even more surprises.
About Attingham Hall: Attingham Hall is an 18th-century English country estate with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion. The original family who owned it could have populated a 19th century novel with generations of dysfunctional characters. That’s why visiting it is so entertaining. More can be discovered about the family here.
In 1947, when the oldest son Thomas died, he left the house to the National Trust. For a while, it was leased to a college but, in the 1990s, the Trust began to gradually bring Attingham Hall back to life through a process of careful and painstaking rediscovery.
The imposing entrance show glimpses of the vast mansion against silhouettes of cedars and expansive parkland. This includes champion Hereford cattle and a historic herd of fallow deer. All of this combined with the regency interiors epitomise a classical design with Italian influence, which Claire will be delighted to showcase to us.
There will be the option to dine as a group each evening
Travel & Stay
The Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, is a stunning 18th-century manor house nestled in 15 acres of grounds with an ornamental lake.
The hotel has 87 contemporary guest rooms, each with internet access and satellite TV.
Leisure Club & Spa - For those looking to relax and unwind, the hotel has an indoor heated pool as well as a peace room and thermal suite which includes a sauna, steam room, ice room, and six treatment rooms. Complimentary parking is also available at the hotel.
The Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa has great motorway links from the M6 and the M54. The hotel is just 4 miles from the centre of Shrewsbury and less than 2 miles from Shrewsbury Train Station.
On the night of The Proms, we have arranged a coach to transport to and from Attingham Hall which approximately 20 minutes away.
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member share of a double room | £359.00 | Sold Out |
| Member share of a MALE twin room | £359.00 | Sold Out |
| Member share of a twin room | £359.00 | Sold Out |
| Member Sole Occupancy | £419.00 | Available |
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