Newly launched: Sailing the Aegean, 4–13 October 2025

Short Music & History events

For our annual series of chamber music events, we engage some of the finest ensembles in the UK and Europe. Within an overarching theme, the music is carefully chosen and programmed to provide an illuminating sequence. Talks with a musicologist – or by the musicians themselves – are incorporated. While the events are undeniably indulgent and leisurely retreats, they are also intended to stimulate the mind and enchant the aesthetic sensibilities. Tickets to individual concerts (without accommodation and meals) are also available to book.

Our history weekends each focus on a particular aspect or period of history, with talks by leading experts, Q&A sessions and plenary discussions. Your accommodation is included in the price, as are most meals.

Featured Short Music & History events

Anglo Saxons
Anglo Saxons - The origins of England
12th March 2025

Eleven 40-minute talks with Q&As and one panel discussion spanning Wednesday afternoon to Friday lunchtime. Esteemed historians speak on Anglo Saxon history, archaeology, art and culture.... Read more

£1,010

The Marmen Quartet
The Marmen Quartet - R/evolution
11th April 2025
Mr Richard Wigmore

The prize-winning Marmen Quartet is fast establishing itself as one of the most impressive and engaging talents in chamber music. With Haydn and Mozart as cornerstones, we discover,... Read more

£1,070

Stile Antico
Stile Antico - Tour around Renaissance Europe
26th November 2025

Award-winning choral ensemble Stile Antico presents four concerts over the course of three days, taking you on a journey through Renaissance Europe – Italy, Spain, England and the Low... Read more

£1,490

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" A wonderful musical experience! " The Lucerne Festival - Music in Switzerland’s loveliest city
" Top marks to the lecturer who offered brilliant insights into the vary varied works to be performed, and new ways of focussing on the works, all delivered with brilliant understated wit. " The Lucerne Festival - Music in Switzerland’s loveliest city
" We had a good mixture of culture, concerts, excellent food, sightseeing and trips, with each day in itself a balance of all these. " The Lucerne Festival - Music in Switzerland’s loveliest city
" The music was spectacular – an amazing experience. " Verona Opera - lyric spectacle in the Veneto
" 'Verona Festival was on the bucket list - and the chance to be educated about Verona as well as attend the opera was too good a chance to miss.; " Verona Opera - lyric spectacle in the Veneto
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