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How to Find Us

Attending a Performance

Table Reservations

Unreserved Tables

Accessibility

Map showing roads and towns in the area, including Newton Valence, Selborne, Bordon, Four Marks, and Alton, with the A31 and A3 highways.

How to find us

Longhope, Newton Valence, Hampshire, GU34 3RB

Nearest Train: Alton, Station Rd, Alton GU34 2PZ (Approximately 8 miles away)

Taxis: 0845 003 5205

There is complimentary on-site parking.

Attending a Performance

The festivities begin two hours prior to the show, allowing guests ample time to savour refreshments, explore the grounds, and enjoy chamber music performances. A drinks reception follows, where you can relish a glass of fizz and soak in the celebratory atmosphere before taking your seats in the auditorium. 

A leisurely 90-minute dining interval follows the first act, during which you can partake in one of our dining experiences. 

After dinner, the opera resumes against the backdrop of a setting sun, and guests are welcome to stay for digestifs or desserts until the grounds close at 10.30 pm.

The cast of a theatrical performance standing on stage, dressed in colorful costumes, receiving applause from the audience.

Table Reservations

  • For an additional charge, we have a limited number of decorated round tables in our Dining Marquee on the Old Tennis Court that you can reserve. Positioned in a prime location, these tables offer the best views of the South Downs and can comfortably accommodate parties of six, eight, and ten people. Your reservation includes a tablecloth, water, and flowers for added elegance. 

  • Guests with reserved tables can either relish their own hampers or indulge in a three-course meal, served by attentive waiting-staff. We kindly request that tables take a collective decision as to how to dine, to ensure seamless service. If you are attending as a couple and wish to dine with our caterers, we will reserve you spaces on a table of six with two other couples. Crockery and glassware will be provided and there will be a small selection of wines available for diners.

Unreserved Tables

  • You are welcome to bring your own hamper and find a spot on the lush lawns to enjoy a picnic.

  • If you prefer a table, communal trestle tables in our Dining Marquee on the Old Tennis Court await, providing a cool and dry setting.

Dining with Aundi Mason

As the opera pauses, our special dining intermezzo begins! Enjoy a three-course menu by chef Aundi Mason in our smart dining tent with excellent views.

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MENU

STARTER

Marinated Buffalo mozzarella with baby basil and Isle of Wight Heritage tomatoes,
Serrano Ham, wild garlic oil, parmesan crisp and micro herbs
Or
Smoked Hampshire Trout, Celeriac Remoulade, Citrus dressing, Radish, Micro Rocket
Or
Vegetarian – Marinated Buffalo mozzarella with baby basil and Isle of Wight Heritage tomatoes, wild garlic oil, parmesan crisp and micro herbs 

MAIN

Breast of Duck, Pomme Puree, Roasted Carrots, Tenderstem Broccoli, Jus
Or

Roast Breast of Chicken, Pomme Puree, Roasted Carrots, Tenderstem Broccoli, Jus

Or
Roast Fillet of Cod, crushed olive oil new potatoes, baby Vegetables, Herb dressing
Or
Vegetarian – Summer vegetable and Watercress Risotto

PUDDING
Vanilla Panna Cotta, Macerated Strawberries, Tuile Biscuit
Or
Fudge Chocolate Brownie, Orange Mascarpone

  • A man with glasses, wearing a black satin kimono-style robe with white accents, stands with arms raised and mouth open as if singing or speaking passionately against a black-and-white patterned wall.

  • An aerial view of a large estate with a mansion, surrounded by trees, tents, and open fields, possibly for an outdoor event or gathering.

  • A young man in a blue sports shirt with Italian flag patches kneels on a mat, gesturing with his right hand, next to a large teal and purple backpack.

  • Two elderly men walking towards an event booth with a woman selling items, seen through a natural framing of tree branches and leaves.

  • A young woman with long, wavy brown hair playing a violin during an orchestra rehearsal or performance.

  • Conductor leading an orchestra during a performance, with musicians playing violins, cellos, and wind instruments, on a stage with a backdrop featuring a band of performers.

  • A large event tent on a grassy hill with several people inside and outside, set against a backdrop of trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Approximate Running Times

16:00 - Grounds Open
16:45 - Drinks Reception
17:30 - Act One
18:45 - Dining Interval
20:15 - Act Two
22:00 - Carriages

Accessibility

Longhope Opera is held in an outdoor, rural setting. Please note:

  • The ground is uneven in places and may be challenging for those with limited mobility.

  • There is no designated disabled parking on site, however guests can be dropped off and picked up at the top of the drive.

  • Our team is very happy to assist where possible. For any accessibility queries or to discuss specific needs, please contact us at scherzoensemble@outlook.com.