Mrs Bennet's Ballroom
Scotland 1822 - Celebration of King George IV's Visit
Past events
18 & 19 April 2026 - Regency Revels Living History weekend at West Horsley Place
Join us as we step back in time for a weekend of Regency Revels.
Enjoy the elegance of the Regency era with a captivating weekend at West Horsley Place. Wander the manor house and grounds as we share stories from our Regency past, take part in immersive dance workshops, sample authentic period food, and explore Jane Austen’s Surrey connections with West Horsley Place and beyond. With hands-on activities, lively talks, and more still to be revealed, it’s a perfect escape into the charm, culture, and romance of the early 19th century.
Venue: West Horsley Place, Epsom Road, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6AN
Ticket Price Adult: £18.00, Child (5-16): £8.00
20 August ~ Maid of the Forth Boat Trip
See all the Forth Bridges and amazing wildlife.
Relive King George IV's arrival and departure by boat!
Come and join us on our spectacular 90 minute sightseeing cruise, where you will cruise under all three Forth Bridges and down towards Inchcolm Island. By far the best way to view the magnificent engineering of the Forth Bridge, The Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing.
Regency guests can be in costume, but this is not an exclusive booking.
Date: Saturday 20 August
Time: 1350 (sail at 1400)
Duration: 1.5 hours (or 3 hours if landing option is chosen)
Venue: Meet at Hawes Pier, South Queensferry
Costume: Regency
Cost: £18 (which includes the option of landing on Inchcolm Island for 1.5 hours visit).
Book your own ticket on a cruise at
https://www.maidoftheforth.co.uk/inchcolm-island-landing-trip
6 June 2026 - Zoffany Picnic - Georgian dancing & music at the Garrick Temple
A day of Georgian culture inspired by the newly-restored paintings by Zoffany inside Garrick's Temple. Dance some elegant Georgian dances with Mrs Bennet who will lead and teach Georgian dances during the afternoon. The Capability Consort will accompany the dancing and play trios by Haydn and Oswald during the evening.
Dress code: Georgian dress (Regency is welcome too).
Tickets via Lokimusic.co.uk - combination tickets, children welcome
Venue: Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, Hampton Court Road
Hampton on Thames, TW12 2EJ
Tickets: Advance Price Adult: Day £15.00, Child (5-16): £8.00, Evening £15, Joint £25
21 August ~ Morning dance workshop
Time: 10.30 am - 12.30pm
We will practice the Regency dances, Caledonian quadrilles and Sir Walter Scott dances for the ball in the evening.
Daywear costume if you want to, then tour the house and grounds later.
Teachers: Libby Curzon and Jimmie Hill
Venue: Hopetoun House Ballroom, South Queensferry Nr Edinburgh
Tickets: £10 in advance preferred
20 & 21 August ~ House & Grounds Tours
Optional tours of House or Grounds - available on Saturday and Sunday. Book your own visit.
Sunday only Grounds tour at 2pm - 3.30pm to take in the follies and landscape features. Meet at the car park kiosk.
Take tea in the Stables Cafe afterwards.Bring a picnic lunch!
Discount entry is available to guests who book online in advance. NB The Stables Cafe is NOT open on Saturday.
22 August ~ Wee Hat Museum
Costumed visit & hat making demonstration
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
3 Clinton Street, Newburgh, Cupar, KY14 6DP
Jeanette Sandler will demonstrate how to create a stitch straw hat using 5mm wide strips of braided straw.
COST: £15 per person (cash on the day)
PLACES: Limited to 22 (so book early)
BOOKING: booking essential - please message Susan Warren or Annette on their FB event or email Mrs Bennet
Tullibardine Distillery ~ Perth
Kind sponsors of the Highland Queen whisky for the Loyal Toast at our ball - why not book a tour and visit their distillery! This is a family owned independent distillery with a proud tradition.
https://www.tullibardine.com/tours.html
Other ideas for guests on Saturday:
Saturday - Fringe Festival Parade
Promenade and see the sights of Edinburgh in your Regency costume. We will set a time to gather and stroll together.
Longer Boat Trip to Inchcolm Island
Combine an 11.15am sightseeing trip with a visit to Inchcolm, you can go ashore on the Island for 1½ hours and then get then get the next boat back to shore. You can explore the amazing 12th century Inchcolm Abbey, climb the narrow spiral staircase to the top of the Bell Tower for amazing views of the whole island or visit the Hermits's Cell where King Alexander took shelter when he was shipwrecked on the island.
Tartan Frenzy
A presentation of the events of 1822 at Dalkeith Palace. This event is being presented by Talitha McKenzie. Saturday 20 August at 2pm and 4pm . Tickets £15
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