Murder Mystery Weekend Breaks & Murder Mystery Evenings and Dinners
Murder Mystery Weekend Breaks, Murder Mystery Evenings, Dinners and special events are orgainsed throughout the year
The Murder Mystery Weekend break includes two nights accommodation, a delightful three course gourmet dinner on both nights and a full English breakfast on Saturday & Sunday mornings.
The thrilling entertainment will start at dinner on Friday evening and will continue throughout Saturday and conclude on Sunday morning, where you'll solve the mystery and find out just who dunnit.
Fancy Dress is optional but encouraged.
There will be plenty of free time to explore the delights of this Shakespearean market town and to relax and ponder the mystery. So book your activity weekend with a bit of murder mystery solving now!
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Murder Mystery dinners and weekends are provided by Skulduggery™
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Throughout December the hotel hosts Murder Mystery Evenings and Dinners so for an alternative evening for your Christmas Party book a table for friends or colleagues. Full details are available here >>>>>>
Murder Mystery Weekend Break Themes
To make a booking click on your chosen weekend date below or telephone 01789 269213
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Dying to Tell You
Book Now: 23rd-25th May 08 | 5th-7th Dec 08 | 15th-17th May 09
Tonight you are all actors and actresses who have been invited to one of Greta Grabbo’s famous parties, which is being held to celebrate the resumption of film making at Pynewood Studios after the war. As Stefan is the owner of Pynewood, the sole director, the main casting director and joint producer of the film, the aim of the stars and production team alike is to impress him above all else. Without exception Stefan’s films have earned him an Oscar for his talents, but although received by the public with gusto, they are often shunned by the serious critics within the industry. The auditions for Stefan Spellbinder’s latest block-busting movie “Dying to Tell You”, are to be held in the morning and everyone who is anyone in the film world, will be at tonight’s “star studded” gala. more...
Death on The Grosvenor Express
Book Now: 9th-11th May 08 | 3rd-5th Oct 08
Come with us on a journey into the unknown, travelling on this luxurious locomotive towards a strange destination. Murder lurks around the next bend, so if you stay on the right track it’ll be “full steam ahead” to unveil the culprit. Join the ranks of celebrities and royalty as you travel on this legendary train travelling from Istanbul to London. The train has been renovated to recapture the romanticism of the early 20s. Some of the most notorious spies and courtesans mingled with the rich and famous in the heyday of this opulent hotel on wheels. Who knows, maybe a famous detective will be onboard! more...
Who Wants to Die a Millionaire?
Book Now: 18th-20th July 08
Doug Downe recently won £3.9 million on the lottery join him and his friends for a party to remember. Doug is splashing his money around and has discovered more friends (and enemies) than he ever realised existed. Claire Barnett, Doug’s girlfriend of 8 weeks, accepted his proposal of marriage and they have just returned from their honeymoon in the Caribbean. Ernie Quick & Faith Lesse are two old flames of Doug and Claire, they have no reason to celebrate but they will attend the knees up. Is it just jealousy or something more? Come, join in the celebrations and discover for yourself just what is going on! more...
A Christmas Killing
Book Now: 12th-14th Dec 08
Conrad & Clara Christmas are hosting a party to celebrate the festive season. Although they always throw the best parties in town there is always the inevitable family argument, the usual drunken revelry and some unplanned surprises. Amongst their guests is someone who does not wish them well, someone who bears a grudge. Why not join us for this Christmas party with a difference and find out for yourselves just what is going on and who that someone is! more...
Murder He Wrote
Book Now: 29th-31st Aug 08 | 9th-11th Jan 09
You will be guests of Bunny Burrows at one of her famous cocktail parties, being held to celebrate the near completion of Willy Rich’s novel. “Village Life” is expected to be the latest in a long line of blockbusters (all of which are true life stories thinly disguised as fiction). This latest volume will reveal some unpleasant facts about several of the village’s inhabitants who are also present this evening. Rich’s larger than life and rather crude disposition has earned him a reputation and he is disliked wherever he goes. Someone at the party has cause to dislike him more than most... more...
Fowl Play
Book Now: 14th-16th Nov 08
Successful chicken farmer Bernard Legge’s body has been found trussed up like an oven-ready bird in one of his sheds. Who could possibly have wanted him out of the way? His cooped-up wife, the lovely Nancy? His bitterest rival Alfred Bantam? A member of the outspoken animal rights group PECT – People for the Emancipation of Chickens and Turkeys? Or is there some other more sinister reason for his demise? Join us for dinner at the launch of the new commercial for “Golden Beaks” the latest in a long line of hugely successful chicken shapes in breadcrumbs. By the way, poultry is not on the menu! more...
Trouble at t’Mill
Book Now: 17th-19th Oct 08 | 23rd-25th Jan 09
Celebrate with Styal’s High Fashions prior to the demonstration of their groundbreaking SuperLoom™ to the rest of the industry. It has been suggested that the company contact all of the leading designers and buyers to give a demonstration of the product in the hope that it will rocket Styal’s into the first division. But all is not well within the company... Andrew Styal, Chairman, will be your host. more...
Matrimonial Mayhem
Book Now: 1st-3rdMay 09
This should be the happiest day of Peter & Mary’s lives as they have just been married at St Oswald’s church, but they are worried that their respective families may not be capable of getting through the reception without physical violence. Neither side approves of the marriage and have tried their utmost to prevent it. Where does the bridesmaid keep disappearing to? Who is the best man secretly meeting in the Bridal Suite? Intrigued? Join us in this murderous celebration for a wedding night to remember. more...
Lethal Lovers
Book Now: 20th-22nd Feb 09
Tony & Eve are having a not too discreet affair, although Tony is happy to deceive his wife and family Eve discovers she has a conscience after all. She is trying to persuade Tony to come clean and leave his wife and has threatened to tell the old bat herself if he won’t. Will things go well for our star-crossed lovers or will their world come crashing down around them? Come dressed as famous lovers past or present, and join in our Valentine revelry. more...
A Sporting Chance?
Book Now: 1st-3rd Aug 08
Captain’s Xl is a village football team that has seen better days; the only way to save the club from ruin is to sell the idea of an Internet club to the Sporting World. But will it be given a sporting chance by the premier league backers, or even its own players and fans? Something is amiss and feelings are running high, could it be that the club is to be sold and not saved as everyone has been led to believe? Property developers have been nosing around so are the rumours true? Come and party with Captain’s Xl and find out! Stephen Captain, Chairman, is your host for tonight’s shindig. more...
An Easter Eggstravaganza
Book Now: 17th-19th April 09
An Easter Eggstravaganza awaits you at The Parkway Hotel. A rich antique dealer, a recently dumped socialite and a potential best selling author will be amongst the guests at the Hotel this weekend, but where does the Easter Bunny come into it? What strange occurrences are befalling the hapless guests? Be there to find out eggsactly what is going on! more...
Too Much at Stake
Book Now: 31st Oct-2nd Nov 08
Welcome to the 5th Annual S.P.O.O.C (Society for the Preservation of Old Cinema) Horror Convention. Members of the public can attend various workshops to learn the tricks of the trade. Each workshop will be run by a Film Star famous for their portrayal of a particular well-known fictional horror character. Unfortunately for some of them Chris Leigh was co-opted onto the panel of personalities at the last minute. Chris is unpopular with many of his co-stars and colleagues and is despised by the other celebrities attending the convention. There have been some private and not so private altercations between Chris and various other VIPs prior to the drinks reception before tonight’s “meet the stars of your favourite frightening flicks” party. more...
Without a Clue
Book Now: 6th-8th June 08 | 6th-8th March 09
Dr Grey is an unwelcome guest at Marble Mansion and his presence is unsettling to both the wealthy widow Nicola Navey and her niece Penelope Pink. With the help of close friends they plan to ensure that he no longer imposes on their hospitality and departs as soon as is politely possible. But things do not go according to plan as Dr Grey has other malicious intentions for his prolonged stay. He has dropped various hints about inspecting properties for sale in the neighbourhood and made it quite clear that he will be around for some time to come. This information has put the cat among the pigeons and he will need all his wits about him to fend off all of the hostility that is sure to come his way. more...
Sharpe Shooter
Book Now: 20th-22nd March 09
Tonight we celebrate the release of Ron Knight from a life sentence in prison after a serious miscarriage of justice led him to be incarcerated at Her Majesty’s Pleasure. As tireless campaigners for his freedom, friends and well wishers you are invited to join Ron and his family for this evening’s festivities. But is there a more nefarious reason for this revelry? Ron must find out who framed him for murder, but what was the motive? Who could hate him so much? Or was it simply a case of mistaken identity? Perhaps we will find out tonight! more...
They “Sphinx” It’s All Over
Book Now: 11th-13th July 08 | 27th-29th Feb 09
Dr Jonas Carter’s latest archaeological dig has come to an extremely successful close having unearthed many priceless artefacts. You are invited to celebrate with the team at the Pyramid Hotel, where Dr Carter will reveal the curse that King Tutty placed on anyone foolish enough to desecrate his final resting place. Was the curse merely an invention of the priests to keep tomb robbers at bay, or something much more sinister? Strange things are happening that might convince you to believe in the curse. Dare you brave the wrath of King Tutty and join us in a party to die for? more...
Psychic Interference
Book Now: 5th-7th Sept 08 | 6th-8th Feb 09
Lethall Lodge is the perfect venue for our spiritual fair this year, amongst others the famous clairvoyant Madame Mystique will communicate with the other side. But the spiritual plane has a darker side, the shivers racing down your spine could indicate a spirit passing by, the whispers in your ears may be the sounds of long lost souls waiting for a chance to be heard on this earth once more. It is said that there are some tormented souls wish to wreak revenge on families whose ancestors have wronged them, who knows what may pay us a visit? But perhaps we will only contact our dear, departed friends and relatives? Come join us and unearth the truth for yourselves! more...
Mistletoe Murders
Book Now: 28th-30th Nov 08
Its 1985 and the sleepy town of Mistletoe is about to wake up, as Chillingham College is to hold a Christmas Reunion Party for their class of ’69. Is there a feeling of fun and excitement in the air or will old grudges and rivalries spark off an explosive atmosphere? Could well kept dark secrets be revealed with dire consequences, or are hatchets about to be finally buried? Come dressed in your finest sixties gear and all will be revealed. more...
A Date with Death
Book Now: 19th-21st Sept 08
Private Detective Jimmy Bonde has spent the last year trying to track down the killer of his close friend and partner Sam Spayed. Sam had been keeping entrepreneur Adam Tycune under surveillance, whom he suspected of laundering money through Tony Valentine’s nightclub “Hearts”, but before Sam could pursue this further he was stabbed to death in a back alley behind “Hearts”. Jimmy has arranged a phoney awards ceremony tonight so that he can get the main suspects together in one place. With your help he can unravel this mystery and put his partner’s assassin behind bars. more...
The Goode Friday Gang
Book Now: 3rd-5th April 09
Graham Goode, the notorious head of the Goode Friday Gang, was shot dead last week. The police have received a tip off that his murderer is staying in the hotel this weekend, to prevent gang warfare the police are trying to establish the identity of the killer. Rumour has it that the rest of the Goode Friday Gang are also visiting the area. Come dressed to kill for our 1930s murder mystery! more...
Murder Mystery Weekend Itinerary
Friday
From 2pm -
Arrive at the hotel and check into your bedroom
7.30pm -
Gather in the Lounge Bar and meet other Super Sleuths – there may even be a murder!
8.00pm -
A 3 course meal is served in the Grosvenor Suite, make sure you have your wits about you as there may be some vital clues and information during the evening
10.30pm -
The evening’s entertainment concludes
Saturday
7.30 - 10.00am - Breakfast is served in the Garden Room Restaurant
10.00am - 12noon -
The mystery continues in the Grosvenor Suite where you’ll have a chance to interrogate suspects
Spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, exploring Shakespeare's town
7.30pm -
Meet in the Lounge Bar where the murderous mayhem resumes
8.00pm -
A 3 course meal is served in the Grosvenor Suite where the plot thickens
10.30pm -
The evening’s entertainment concludes
Sunday
8.00 - 10.00am - Breakfast is served in the Garden Room Restaurant
10.00am - 12noon -
Meet in the Grosvenor Suite, where the murderer is identified and those with the most accurate clues are declared winners!
Bid your fellow detectives farewell as you depart the hotel