Murder Mystery Night
A Murder Mystery Dinner event based around the old story of a young lady who tragically hung herself in the old Woolhall back in…
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- 7th November 6:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 7th November 11:00pm
About this event
Join us for our first Murder Mystery Dinner event here at The Swan, this interactive event is based around the old story of a young lady who tragically hung herself in the old Woolhall back in 1899.
Tickets include a three-course dinner and are available for £80 per head.
Please note - Tickets are limited and so we advise booking as soon as possible in order to take part. This is an interactive event and seating will be on mixed tables with your fellow guests.
Storyline by Murder in Mind
Back in 1899, a lady by the name of Victoria Bellam, tragically hung herself in the attic of the Woolhall in Lavenham Manor.
Her story is one that was abundant in those days. She was used by the son of Sir Michael Howard, Julian, who promised her the world, but when he discovered that she was pregnant with his baby, he left her penniless and without any help. She was a housemaid in the Manor and Sir Michael and Lady Howard helped Victoria as much as they could, but in the end, she could not cope with the shame of it. It was on 7th November 1899 that she hung herself, leaving behind a baby boy.
Back to the present day in 2024, it has been 125 years since Victoria's death, and the now owner of the 600-year-old Woolhall in Lavenham Manor, Sir George Dowling, has organised a gathering to try and determine whether there is any truth in the rumour that the house is haunted by Victoria’s ghost.
He's invited leading psychic medium, Anja Stravinski, to see if she can enlighten him as to what is going on.
Order of the evening
6:30 PM: Guests arrive
7:00 PM: Introduction and Act One
7:30 PM: Starter course is served
8:15 PM: Act Two
9:00 PM: Main Course is served
9:30 PM: Act Three
10:00 PM: Dessert Course is served
10:30 PM: Conclusion and Murder Reveal
How to book
To book your tickets, please email our events team on functions@theswanatlavenham.co.uk or call our reception team on 01787 247477. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation at booking stage, with the remaining balance due on the evening.
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About the Venue
The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa is set in the beautiful, medieval village of Lavenham, approx. 15 minutes' drive from Bury St. Edmunds.
The village is full of historic timber-framed buildings and often described as 'the best preserved medieval village in England'. With its fine dining Gallery restaurant, The Swan has 45 en-suite bedrooms, 5 Bubble Rated luxury spa, two restaurants (Gallery and Brasserie 487), three meeting/function rooms, garden, cosy lounges and the famous Airmen's Bar, full of WW2 signatures and memorabilia.
RAF Lavenham was the home of the 487th Bombardment Group, 8th USAAF during WW2 and is popular with visitors, who are tracing 'The Friendly Invasion' of US forces in the East of England, during the Second World War.
Lavenham is often used as a film and TV location, famous for being featured in the 1980s TV series 'Lovejoy' and more recently, as the backdrop for a Harry Potter movie.
Non-residents are most welcome to book treatments in the hotel's luxury spa, Weavers' House Spa, and to visit the Airmen's Bar or dine in one of the restaurants for breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea or dinner.
The Swan can cater for any dietary requirements - please advise when booking your table or your room. The hotel offers free parking to residents and WiFi is provided free of charge throughout the property. The hotel is dog friendly, whether you're staying overnight or just popping in for coffee or enjoying a drink in the bar.
Lavenham offers a unique shopping experience, with lots of individual shops, art galleries and antique shops. The National Trust's Guildhall is set within the Market Place, as is the historic Little Hall - both well worth visiting.
Lavenham Tourist Information Centre are most helpful, so please pop in to see them, for advice, walking guides etc. Car parking is free throughout the village and there is free coach parking available at Lavenham Village Hall's car park.
Groups are most welcome and history talks can be arranged, if this is of interest to your group. All-in-all, this is a wonderful location to escape to, from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Booking During Covid-19:
The Swan at Lavenham understand that flexibility is an important factor when booking a break away, so we are making this easier with our no strings attached flexible rate. On this rate there is no deposit required and free cancellation up until 2pm 48 hours prior to arrival*. The flexible rate is available on three different break options to suit you, including dinner, bed & breakfast, room only or bed & breakfast. All you need to do is book yourself a much needed break away and enjoy that holiday feeling!
For more details on Flexible Rates visit https://theswanatlavenham.co.uk/offers/flexible-rates/.
