What's On - May 2023

This May we are excited to bring you some more local events and happenings for our guests to consider. While there is more than enough to keep you busy here at The Elvetham, such as exploring our extensive grounds and walking routes, here are some highlights close by.

May is of course centred around the King’s Coronation Celebrations. We’ve written an article on our own historical links with the Crown here at The Elvetham, which you can find HERE, and we are excited by the Coronation of King Charles III.

Hartley Wintney Parish Council are collaborating with a wide range of local community groups to offer a variety of events in celebration of the Coronation.

The Coronation – Saturday 6th May from 9am to 3pm

The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will take place at Westminster Abbey, London, and be live streamed from the BBC via a Big Screen located on Central Common, opposite St John’s Church.

The Coronation Concert – Sunday 7th May from 7pm to 10pm

A special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC and BBC Studios, and the concert will be live streamed from the BBC via a Big Screen located on Central Common, opposite St John’s Church.

For more information on attending these historic public events in the village, see HERE.

If you are staying with us at The Elvetham as a family, here’s a great destination to visit with children under 8. Wellington Country Park is an award-winning family day out, and each season brings a different experience where children’s imagination can run free. There are a whole host of outdoor attractions and here are this month’s exciting events to enjoy:

May 27th - The Pop Up Play Village - Back for May Half Term, join the Pop Up Play Village on the Main Green daily from 10am to 5:30pm for a week of hands on sensory and role play fun.                                                                                                                      

May 27th-June 4th - Animal Farm Week - Adventure down to Wellington’s Animal Farm and meet all of your farmyard friends with hands on animal encounters, interactive talks and more.

You can find more details on Wellington Country Park and the full events listing HERE.

Anvil Arts is the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire, an independent charitable trust that operates three fantastic cultural venues in nearby Basingstoke. The Anvil concert hall, which seats up to 1,400, and within the same building, The Forge, an intimate 95-seat studio theatre. The Haymarket, set within a Grade II listed building in the ton centre, is a 400-seat theatre. A variety of events take please at each venue every month, with a little of something for everyone, from Classical music to comedy.

May 4th - La Boheme - Welcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee, along with Ukrainian soprano Alyona Kistenyova, and French soprano Olga Perrier.

May 5th - Mike & The Mechanics - Made up of Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford on guitar, Andrew Roachfordon lead, backing vocals and keyboard, and Canadian-born singer Tim Howar who shares vocal duties with Roachford. Classic rock.

May 12th - Ben Fogle: Wild - Ben Fogle's new show, WILD, brings to life on stage stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity.

May 13th - The Proclaimers - Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This is The Story, and Top 3 single Letter from America.                                                             

May 18th - Phil Wang - Hot off the heels of his Netflix comedy special, Phil Wang is bringing a brand-new stand-up show to The Anvil.

May 20th - Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, performing works by Bach, Mozart and Gluck

May 25th - Tom Allen - Tom Allen has finally moved out of his parents' house, which has been great news for him, better news for department stores and even better news for his latest stand-up tour.  Comedy gold in the making.        

Discover more about Anvil Arts and view the full listing, ticket details and more HERE                      

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance during your stay, and we look forward to bringing you more suggestions for June.