NEWSTEAD ABBEY RAT PACK SPECIAL
PICNIC IN THE PARK
SUNDAY 9th AUGUST 2009
Tickets are selling very quickly for the big summer event.
Excitement is mounting for our biggest show of the year
at a truly magnificent venue in rural Nottinghamshire.
Where to Buy Tickets
Picnic in the Park FAQ
Q1 Where is Newstead Abbey ?
It is situated at beautiful Ravenshead 12 miles North of Nottingham on the A60 road to Mansfield. Main entrance is opposite The Hut - if using a Sat Nav use the postal code NG15 9HJ
Q2 How can I get there ?
From Nottingham catch the Stagecoach bus 737 or Trent Barton 141 which drops you off outside the main gates of the abbey. It is approximately a mile walk from the main gates on the A60 to the abbey. Newstead train station is approximately just over a mile walk but there is only access from the main entrance on he A60.
Q3 What is the cost of admission ?
Advance tickets are £16 and it is £20 on the day.
Children under 12 accompanied by an adult get in free.
(ID required for proof of age)
VIP tickets including a meal in a marquee are £50 each (meal starts at approx 6pm)
Starter - Prawn Cocktail or Vegetable Soup
Main - Roast Chicken or Roast Beef Roast Potatoes 3 Vegetables
Vegetarian option - Trout Roast Potatoes 3 Vegetables
Dessert - Morrello Cherry Pie and Cream Trifle
Marquee for VIP area situated close to the stage
VIP tickets are available from Quay tickets if paying
by credit card see below
or Jeffrey Fewkes at
Victim Support tel 0115 938 9842 m 07919 533 626
Q4 Where are tickets available from ?
- Royal Centre Box Office Nottingham
Tel 0115 989 5555 booking fee applies
- Nottingham Tourist Centre 1 Smithy Row Nottingham NG1 2BY
Tel 0115 915 5330 booking fee applies
- Online at Quay tickets
Tel 0870 428 0785
- Newstead Abbey Main Gates on the A60 at Ravenshead opposite The Hut
Tel 01623 455 900
- The Hutt Nottingham Rd Ravenshead, Nottingham, NG15 9HJ
Tel 01623 792 325 open 11am till 11pm 7 days a week.
- Zebra Music 336 Nottingham Road Ilkeston DE7 5BD
Tel 0115 930 8362
- Robs Records Hurts Yard Nottingham NG1 6JD
Tel 07906 137 860
Please note that the first 3 charge booking fees as they are professional outlets with
all the facilities & business costs. The last 3 do not charge fees and are cash only
as they are just trying to help people who would prefer to collect them from different areas
Q5 What time does it start and finish ?
Car Park opens at 5pm please do not arrive before 5
Gates open at 5.30pm.
Show starts at 7pm.
Including a break
The Rat Pack will finish by 9.30pm.
Q6 Can I meet the cast and maybe have a picture taken after the show ?
Sure - at the after show party at The Hutt just across the road.
Q7 Is there on site parking and if so how much is it ?
Yes there is on site parking and it is complimentary.
Q8 What is the smoking policy ?
This is a non smoking event.
Q9 Can I bring my own food and drink ?
Of course - this is a picnic in the park !
Q10 Will food and drink be available to buy on the night.
Yes it will, at sensible prices too - soft drinks for sale only - bring your only alcohol.
Q11 What if it rains - will the show still go ahead ?
Yes it will as the stage is covered and if we think that it is definitely going to rain, a marquee should erected to give more cover.
Q12 Are there any chairs ?
No - you are welcome to bring your own or preferably a blanket to sit on the lawn..
Q13 Is there any bad language which would be embarrassing for a family ?
Certainly not !
Q14 Will the park and abbey be open as normal in the afternoon ?
Yes - park and gardens till 4pm and cafeteria till 5.30pm
Q15 Is the show really totally live ?
Yes totally every note both musically and vocally.
Q16 Is there any chance of a free sneak preview of the show
OK ~ check our Video & Audio section
