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JOHN TARROW PRESENTS:

MURDER MYSTERY

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Join author & creator of Britain's most extraordinary home for his next annual murder mystery whodunnit.

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A dozen guests will be cast as a sinister suspect in a murder linked to one of the many extraordinary times & places in the house & gardens.

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It’s 1922, the height of the flapper era, and Art Deco is all the rage. There has been a murder in the Full House Theatre, and all the city's elite, here to audition for a part in the popular play Tickle My Fancy, are suspects of this foul deed!

THE ANNUAL

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Friday 23rd – Monday 26th May 2025

A Weekend of  
Murder & Mystery

SPRING BANK HOLIDAY 2025
FRIDAY 23 & SATURDAY 24 EVENING
SUNDAY 25 & MONDAY 26 AFTERNOON
MAY 2025

The events begins with introduction of the suspects, followed by inspection of the crime scene, evidence and accusations – all accompanied by a three-course buffet dining experience, including a full solution and award trophies for best of the night.

 

Come along or with friends for wild night of deception, deceit – and murder! 

FRIDAY EVENING: 12 PLACES

SATURDAY EVENING: 12 PLACES

SUNDAY AFTERNOON: 12 PLACES

MONDAY AFTERNOON: 12 PLACES

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THE PLOT: Murder Mystery at the Theatre

It’s 1922, the height of the flapper era, and Art Deco is all the rage. There has been a murder in the Full House Theatre, and everyone's a suspect. Will you be able to work out whodunnit?
 

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FOOD & DRINK: Three-course Buffet

The evening's murder mystery will be split into various parts, and include rounds that take place during an indulgent 1920s themed buffet. Your ticket includes a selection of food options, plus hot & cold drinks. Guests can bring other drinks as required for their afternoon or evening .

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AFTER THE SHOW: Awards & Prizes!

Once we have discovered whodunnit, they'll be time to relax with fellow guests, plus vote in the awards for Best Costume, Best Acting & Best Detective. 

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TALLISTON MURDER MYSTERY EVENING

Star in your very own murder mystery at Talliston House & Gardens.

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EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: Friday 23, Saturday 24, Sunday 25 & Monday 26 May 2024

Time: Friday 18:30 --- 22:30

Saturday 17:30 --- 21:30

Sunday & Monday 13:30 --- 16:30

Venue: Talliston House & Gardens, CM6 1DU

Location: w3w.co/hopping.snail.pursue 

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Ticket price of £49.95pp includes: murder mystery whodunnit with three-course buffet, plus hot and cold drinks. We are not a licensed venue, so , but guests may bring wine, beer and other drinks for the evening as required.

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DRESS CODE

This is a costumed event and guests are required to dress the part of their Art Deco character.

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GUEST INFORMATION

No tickets will be issued. Just your name added to the exclusive guest list.

 

Full details of your character, costume ideas, directions and other instructions will be sent once each afternoon or evening's event is sold out, with final details sent two weeks prior to the event.


No food or large bags/cases may be brought into the house for this event. 

 

Due to the delicate nature of the wooden floors, no high heel or stiletto shoes are to be worn. Costumes should also not include glitter, including shoes.

 

Unfortunately there is no access for disabled visitors.

 

For questions or more info, please call 07760 171100 or info@talliston.com.
 

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