Gardens from 10:00am Food & bar from 1:30pm Music from 2:30pm
Enjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings! Swing Machine is an Ipswich-based 17 piece big band (including two vocalists) that performs many styles of music. The band has vast experience performing together for over twenty years at many different venues and brings together a huge repertoire of music from the 1940s to the present day. Their forte is, of course, swing music and they take great delight in bringing to their audiences the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Ted Heath, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, etc. Their two top-class vocalists cover songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, etc., and complementing the band are some fabulous soloists.
Bring a chair, blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of our house bar and street food.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LICENCING ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE HELMINGHAM GARDEN BAR CAN BE CONSUMED ONSITE.
Advance admission prices including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens – Adults £10 Child (5-15 years old) £5 Under 5’s FREE.
On the day prices – Adults £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6.00, Under 5’s FREE. Please note that discount vouchers and Historic House Memberships are not valid on event day. Helmingham Hall Gardens Annual Membership holders are entitled to free entry.
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome!
Music in the Gardens – Sarah Mai
With a repertoire that spans the best of jazz, swing, rhythm and blues and more, this sensational singer will captivate your audience with smooth vocals and undeniable charm. Enjoy timeless classics and modern favourites, expertly delivered for a night of elegance, class and musical magic that will have everyone talking long after the final note.
Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of gourmet hot dogs from The Flying Chef, our on-site café and pop-up garden bar.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LICENCING ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE HELMINGHAM GARDEN BAR CAN BE CONSUMED ONSITE. Please also note that glass is not permitted to be brought on-site.
Advance admission prices including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens – Adults £10 Child (5-15 years old) £5 Under 5’s FREE.
On the day prices (tickets available on the gate) – Adults £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6, Under 5’s FREE.
Please note that discount vouchers and Historic House Memberships are not valid on event days.
Helmingham Gardens Annual Membership holders are entitled to free entry, tickets must be obtained from The Stable Shop upon arrival.
All of our events are outdoor and will go ahead in the event of rain. Please check the forecast on the day of the event and come prepared for the conditions. If it does rain, we just need to call upon the Great British spirit, dress accordingly, and live for the moment! Our team closely monitor weather forecasts in the lead up to our events and should there ever be any concern regarding the weather, we will inform all ticket holders by email directly, but otherwise it can be assumed that events will be going ahead as planned.
Gardens from 10:00am
Food & Bar from 1:30pm
Music from 2:30pm
