Picnic Concerts
There’s something really special about picnic concerts!
The UK’s no.1 Paul Simon tribute band ‘Shades of Simon’ are delighted to have been asked to return to perform their show ‘The Paul Simon Story’ again this year at 4 of their favourite outdoor venues. Each site has its own unique character but all make perfect locations for a picnic concert!
THE LAWN at Rochford in Essex : Sun.12th July 7:00pm : Tickets £22.50 (+ 50p bkg fee) BUY TICKET
This is an absolutely stunning venue and the concert will be held on the lawn against the backdrop of the elegant Georgian manor house. People should bring their own picnic food and drink plus garden chairs or rugs. You may bring your own alcoholic drink although a licensed bar will be available. There will also be a BBQ (weather permitting) and a Molly’s Lollies ice cream van!
INGATESTONE HALL Essex : Sat.18th July 7:00pm : Tickets £22.50 (+50p bkg fee) BUY TICKET
The show will be performed on the terrace and lawns against the backdrop of the historic house dating back to Tudor times. Please bring your own picnic chairs or rugs, and picnic hamper with food and drinks. No bar, but an ice cream van will visit!
FLATFORD MILL in Suffolk : Sat.25th July 7:00pm : Tickets £22.50 (+50p bkg fee) BUY TICKET
Flatford Mill is a renowned National Trust beauty spot just off the A12 in the heart of Constable country on the Essex/ Suffolk border. The concert is held in the garden area on the banks of the River Stour against the backdrop of the beautifully perserved 18th Century Old Granary building- an absolutely idyllic spot for a riverside picnic! The National Trust cafe on site will be open for tea, coffee and snacks and bottled alcoholic drinks.
SCOTNEY CASTLE near Tunbridge Wells in Kent: Thurs.13th August 7:30pm: Tickets £22.00 BUY TICKET
Scotney Castle is one of the National Trust’s most romantic sites with a ruined medieval castle, Victorian mansion house, rolling parkland and picturesque garden making it the perfect spot for a picnic. The concert is held in the grassy banks against the backdrop of the castle. A mobile bar will be open for alcoholic drinks.
Free parking and toilet facilities at all 4 events.
With a fun atmosphere, an engaging narration, and outstanding musicianship from the 5-piece band, enjoy an evening with the authentic sound of Paul Simon’s songs from 60’s Simon & Garfunkel to 80’s Graceland!
In previous years tickets for the picnic concerts have sold out well in advance – so don’t leave it too late to get tickets!
Tickets for these and our other concerts available online from –https://shadesofsimon.com/tickets
Important note: Please do not bring dogs, a concert with amplified music is not a suitable environment for them, or for babies & young children. The concerts will finish around 9:30-10:00pm and it’ll just be getting dark by then so we recommend you bring a torch! Most importantly, these are all open air events and the concerts will go ahead whatever the weather, so please come suitably prepared!
Discount codes: Sorry, the band’s discount codes can not be used for tickets for Scotney Castle. The National Trust have their own disount scheme giving a reduction when buying a group of 4 tickets. Details on their website.