Tiddy Proms at Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens has announced a new festival, Tiddly Proms, featuring jazz, big band and classical music on September 13 and 14, from 4pm to midnight

Musical highlights on the main stage include live performances of Charlie Parker with Strings from Bernardi Music Group, jazz from Ducie Jazz, swing from Harry's Tricks, and a Rat Pack tribute from The Tom Fitzpatrick Band. There'll also be a live beam-back from The Last Night of the Proms on a giant outdoor LED screen.

You won't want to miss the spectacular pyro-musical rework nale presented by Illusion Fireworks, British Fireworks Champions 2018, which is presented each night.

Visitors can browse a boutique shopping courtyard at Leonardslee and enjoy artisan spirits, craft beers, cocktails, world cuisine, art, fashion and lifestyle stalls. You can also sample Leonardslee’s own label wines from boutique South African winery Benguela Cove Lagoon.

There's gin and tonic crafted by Cabin Pressure Spirits and Silent Pool Distillers, real ale from Harvey’s, and Binary Botanical brew from the Container Mixology Bar. Food includes cuisine from India, Italy, Mongolia, the Americas, Egypt and Vietnam.

Before each evening’s performance, visitors can explore the 240 acre estate and its Grade I-listed gardens, parkland, lawns and forest areas; visit the ornamental rock garden; see the colony of wallabies, peacocks and deer; and visit the Beyond the Doll’s House exhibition.

Tickets are £30 plus booking fee for adults and £10 plus booking fee for under 18s.

VIP tickets are £90 plus booking fee for adults and £50 plus booking fee for under 18s. VIP ticket-holders benefit from grandstand seating, wine tasting masterclasses and all-day access to Leonardslee, with Afternoon Tea at a discounted rate.

Check out www.thetiddlyproms.com for further information.