We are delighted to have Classic FM chart topping Craig Ogden return to wow the audience with his playing. Described by BBC Music Magazine as "A worthy successor to Julian Bream", Australian born guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most exciting artists of his generation. He studied guitar from the age of seven and percussion from the age of thirteen. In 2004, he became the youngest instrumentalist to receive a Fellowship Award from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. One of the UK's most recorded guitarists, he has accumulated an acclaimed discography for Chandos, Virgin/EMI, Nimbus, Hyperion, Sony and six chart-topping albums for Classic FM. His most recent recordings are a solo recital disc for Chandos, Craig Ogden in Concert and a new arrangement of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach with violinist David Juritz and cellist Tim Hugh for Nimbus Records. Craig Ogden has performed concertos with many of the world's leading orchestras in countries including Latvia, Russia, South Africa, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Germany and Australia. In recent seasons he has performed with the Hallé, BBC Concert Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra (Spain), Darwin Symphony Orchestra (Australia) Spanish Symphony Orchestra, RT Concert Orchestra (Dublin), London Philharmonic, Ulster Orchestra, Orchestra of Opera North and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. In 2015, Craig was invited to perform a series of concerts on tour with the Royal Northern Sinfonia at major UK concert halls and again in 2016 with the Royal Northern Sinfonia and the English Chamber Orchestra, both tours receiving critical acclaim. In 2019, Craig presented his own programme of The Celebration of the Guitar with Manchester Camerata which showcased the guitar in various styles. This season Craig performs concertos with orchestras including the BBC Concert Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra, Oulu Symphony Orchestra (Finland) and the Northern Chamber Orchestra. Numerous composers have written works specially for him and in 2017 he gave the world premiere of a concerto written for him by Andy Scott with the Northern Chamber Orchestra at Stoller Hall, Manchester, followed by the Australian premiere in Perth. He gave the world premiere of Il Filo, a double concerto for guitar and accordion by David Gordon with Milo Milivojevi in summer 2019 and gave the world premiere of a concerto written for him by David Knotts in March 2022 at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London with the BBC Concert Orchestra which was recorded for BBC Radio 3 and filmed for BBC4 TV and currently available on BBC iplayer. In July 2022, Craig will gave the world premiere of Isolation Songs (Without Words) a new guitar concerto written for him by William Lovelady with the English Chamber Orchestra.

Guided Tours last about 2.5 to 3 hours. The first tour starts at 10.00am and the last entry is at 11.00am. Visitors are accompanied by an experienced guide throughout who will explain the rich history of Copped Hall, covering the whole of the Gardens, including the sites of the earlier houses, the Walled Garden and a large part of the existing Mansion. Tour days also give our Friends the opportunity to catch up on all the changes that have occurred since their last visit. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes are available approximately mid-way through the tour. There is also our shop selling books about Copped Hall and a range of other items. In addition, there are exhibitions on site and a second-hand book shop. At most times of the year, we sell plants, and seasonal fruit and vegetables from the Walled Garden. Tickets are required for Guided Tours, including for Friends. We recommend tickets are bought in advance. Payment can be made 'On the Door' on the day, but will attract the higher price per person. Event Queries? Please contact the Box Office on Tel No: 07749 397932 or email: [email protected]

History's Greatest Love Story as told by History's Greatest Writer. The Greek Theatre Players are delighted to be invited back to Copped Hall at this historic and evocative venue, for their nineteenth performance. They will present Antony and Cleopatra, the last and most poetic of Shakespeare's great tragedies; presented in their long-established, traditionally costumed style. It picks up the story begun in Julius Caesar , with the Roman world ruled by a triumvirate consisting of Marc Antony, Octavius Caesar and Lepidus. A clash of personalities and a clash of civilisations abolishes the Roman Republic, gives birth to an Empire and threatens to tear apart history's most famous lovers. Early booking is recommended for this popular event. The play takes place in the Gardens, probably on the West Front but possibly on the Lower terraces and Great Lawn areas. The Gardens are undulating/uneven lawn surfaces with some paths on a sloping surface in some parts. Wheelchair users who may be interested in attending, should contact the Box Office to assess the suitability of this event. If it's raining, the performance will take place inside the Mansion. NO DOGS will be allowed at this year's performance. Refreshments, including tea, coffee and homemade cakes will be available. The Copped Hall shop will be open as will our Second-hand Bookshop.

The tour will be of the Second and Third (Attic) Floors of the mansion, some areas of which are currently undergoing restoration works. Two tours on each day starting at; 10.10am and 11.30am. Only 6 visitors per tour. These tours are designed for those that have already attended previous Guided Tour Days. They will be of particular interest to Friends of the Copped Hall Trust. Visitors are accompanied by an experienced guide and safety steward who will take you to the areas of the mansion very few people have seen. - You will see the considerable progress of the works on these upper floors and truly appreciate the scale of the mansion and the restoration challenges. - We will also explore how these upper floors were laid out and who occupied these spaces. Each tour will last approximately 1 hour. Visitors should be on site at: - 10.00am for the first tour. Refreshment will be available at the END of the tour. - 11.00am for the second tour, to have plenty of time for tea/coffee BEFORE the tour. Tours will depart promptly. You will not be able to join the tour after it commences so unfortunately latecomers cannot be accommodated. Visitors will be provided with a Hard Hat and a Hi-Viz Gilet. Nitrile gloves will be offered to visitors as well as hand sanitizer and disposable masks. Visitors should wear sensible shoes and warm clothing, suitable for a dusty environment. You will, as per a normal Guided Tour Day, be able to visit our shop selling books about Copped Hall, a range of other items and, of course, our second-hand bookshop. Access Access to the Second and Third Floors is currently via a series of staircases only. These tours are unsuitable for those with serious mobility problems. There is NO requirement to climb ladders. You will NOT exerience exposed heights. Dogs are NOT allowed in the Mansion. Event Queries? Please contact the Box Office on Tel No: 07749 397932 or email: [email protected]

Who doesn't like Puddings? Come to Copped Hall and indulge your "sweet" fantasy. Come and enjoy a good old-fashioned traditional pudding with lashings of cream or custard, or try something new. Always a great way to spend a wintry afternoon. Everything is homemade of course. Please note the layout of the seating for this event, as shown in the picture. Your ticket buys you one helping of pudding plus a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Additional puddings are 2.00 each. Soft drinks, tea, coffee and additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase. This event is extremely popular and sells out very quickly, so do not delay in buying your tickets. Mobility Issues: This event is suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchair users wishing to attend however must contact the Box Office to allow the organisers to make appropriate arrangements for your comfort.

Nathaniel Mander is an early keyboard performer known for his expressive, elegant and virtuosic style. He trained at the Royal Academy of Music with Carole Cerasi and is recognised as one of the leading keyboard artists of his generation. He has been particularly praised for his performances of the French repertoire and for the music of Mozart. His 2022 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations received brilliant reviews across the board, and he was awarded the highest accolade by Dutch specialist classical music magazine, Luister. He has performed across the world as both harpsichordist and fortepianist and alongside his poetic and passionate performances he always enjoys introducing the music that he plays in his own personal, light style. Nathaniel will be performing on a harpsichord which is a close copy of the 17th century instrument originally made by the famous Ruckers family which now lives in Colmar. Made in recent years by Andrew Garlick, it has all the modifications made in the late 17th century that put it in the category of the 'expressive double' harpsichord. Early booking is recommended and there is NO late entry to the concert First Floor Saloon in the Mansion. Access currently is only via a staircase as there is no lift. Please contact the Box Office if you believe access may be a problem.

A lecture by Professor Martin Millett FBA, MAE. Professor Millett is Emeritus Laurent Professor of Classical Archaeology, Senior Fellow, McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, Life Fellow, Fitzwilliam College, Unversity of Cambridge Faculty of Classics. Early booking is recommended and there is NO late entry to the concert First Floor Saloon in the Mansion. Access currently is only via a staircase as there is no lift. Please contact the Box Office if you believe access may be a problem.

Welcome to the August Open Day, featuring our regular, popular Fun Dog Show. Visitors are able to explore both the 24 acres of Gardens and three floors of the Mansion, including the stables and cellars, at their leisure. There are no guided tours, but Room Stewards will be on hand to answer questions and there will be a "10 minute Introductory Video" running throughout the day in the mansion. Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and light lunches will be available, as well as a bar selling alcoholic drinks. Shaw's barbecue and the Pizza van will also be on site. An ice-cream van will be there for children of all ages. The Harlow Brass Band will be back by popular demand. There will be stalls, exhibitions, home-made and home-grown produce for sale, and children's entertainer Johnny Slap will be keeping everyone busy with slapstick comedy and various circus skills. You will also be able to see the Chingford Morris Men performing traditional dances. The Trust shop will be open as well as the popular second-hand book stall. The Friends desk will be there to deal with any enquiries on the day. The Walled Garden will be selling plants and produce. Enter your dog into our fun Dog Show 3 entry per class. Dogs are welcome in the groups of Copped Hall, providing they are kept on a lead. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the Racquets Court, but dogs are not allowed in the Mansion. New this year! Access to the Walled Garden for those with mobility issues is now possible with our new Golf Buggy, taking you from the Mansion to the Gardens and back again throughout the day. Mansion - Cellars, Stables, Ground and First Floor. Gardens - including Site of Earlier Houses and Walled Garden. Access to Cellars and First Floor of Mansion is currently by staircase only. Gardens are undulating/uneven lawn surfaces with some paths on a sloping site. The Walled Garden is also on a sloping site. Very limited access currently for wheelchair users. Tickets bought in advance online are cheaper than tickets bought on the day at entry point. Online sales close at 10pm the night before the event. Cash and cards are accepted on the day.

The very popular Chingford Ladies Inspirationanl choir, under the direction of Fru Chilvers, returns once again to join our season of Carol Concerts at Copped Hall. These concerts arenot suitable for children under 5 years. For the consideration of the audience, we cannot recommend the very young to attend. Non-alcoholic mulled punch is served on arrival. Our Licenced Bar will be available. Seasonal refreshments, including mince pies and tea and coffee, will be served during the interval. Our popular Raffle will be held and the Copped Hall shop will be open for Christmas cards, and many other last-minute Christmas presents. These concerts are extremely popular and early booking is essential. The concert will be held in the South Room on the Ground Floor of the Mansion and is therefore suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact the Box Office however if you have any mobility issues so that we can made the appropriate arrangements.

We are delighted to welcome, for the first time at Copped Hall, the popular Evening Chorus choir, under the direction of Helen Rathbone, to oin our season of Carol Concerts at Copped Hall. These concerts arenot suitable for children under 5 years. For the consideration of the audience, we cannot recommend the very young to attend. Non-alcoholic mulled punch is served on arrival. Our Licenced Bar will be available. Seasonal refreshments, including mince pies and tea and coffee, will be served during the interval. Our popular Raffle will be held and the Copped Hall shop will be open for Christmas cards, and many other last-minute Christmas presents. These concerts are extremely popular and early booking is essential. The concert will be held in the South Room on the Ground Floor of the Mansion and is therefore suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact the Box Office however if you have any mobility issues so that we can made the appropriate arrangements.

The very popular Harlow Chorus, under the direction of James Potter, returns once again to join our season of Carol Concerts at Copped Hall. These concerts arenot suitable for children under 5 years. For the consideration of the audience, we cannot recommend the very young to attend. Non-alcoholic mulled punch is served on arrival. Our Licenced Bar will be available. Seasonal refreshments, including mince pies and tea and coffee, will be served during the interval. Our popular Raffle will be held and the Copped Hall shop will be open for Christmas cards, and many other last-minute Christmas presents. These concerts are extremely popular and early booking is essential. The concert will be held in the South Room on the Ground Floor of the Mansion and is therefore suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact the Box Office however if you have any mobility issues so that we can made the appropriate arrangements.

We are delighted that the very popular Writtle Singers, with their musical director Christine Gwynn, return once again as part of our season of Carol Concerts at Copped Hall. These concerts arenot suitable for children under 5 years. For the consideration of the audience, we cannot recommend the very young to attend. Non-alcoholic mulled punch is served on arrival. Our Licenced Bar will be available. Seasonal refreshments, including mince pies and tea and coffee, will be served during the interval. Our popular Raffle will be held and the Copped Hall shop will be open for Christmas cards, and many other last-minute Christmas presents. These concerts are extremely popular and early booking is essential. The concert will be held in the South Room on the Ground Floor of the Mansion and is therefore suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact the Box Office however if you have any mobility issues so that we can made the appropriate arrangements.

We are delighted to welcome back the performers formerly known as Felici Opera for an afternoon of Opera favourites. They will be singing some classic opera pieces with piano accompaniment sung in the sublime surroundings of the Saloon. A light bar will also be available. These concerts are extremely popular and early booking is essential. The concert will be held in the Saloon on the First Floor of the Mansion and is therefore unsuitable for wheelchair users as there is no step-free access. Please contact the Box Office for further information if you have any mobility issues.

Apple Day is our national celebration of our apple orchards and local distinctiveness. Join in the fun and help with the juicing. There will be a display and apples for sale. Andrew Tann, who is an authority on apples and grows over 150 varieties of applies in his 15 acre orchard, will be on site to help identify the variety of any mystery apples that you have growing in your garden; bring them along! Visitors are able to explore both the Gardens and parts of the Mansion, including the Stables and cellars, at their leisure. There are no guided tours, but Room Stewards will be on hand to answer questions and there will be "10 minute Introductory Talks" in the mansion. Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and light lunches will be available, as well as a bar selling alcoholic drinks. Shaw's barbecue will also be on site, and an ice-cream van for children of all ages. You will also be able to see the Chingford Morris Men performing traditional dances. The Harlow Brass Band will be back by popular demand and Henry VIII and his court will be making a return appearance. There will be stalls, exhibitions, home-made and home-grown produce for sale and a number of children's events, including a straw castle for children of all ages. The Trust shop will also be open as well as the popular second-hand book stall. The Friends desk will be there to deal with any enquiries on the day. The Walled Garden will be selling plants. New this year! Access to the Walled Garden for those with mobility issues is now possible with our new Golf Buggy, taking you from the Mansion to the Gardens and back again throughout the day. Dogs are welcome in the grounds of Copped Hall, provided they are kept on a lead. Assistance dogs only are allowed in the Racquets Court, but dogs are not allowed in the Mansion. Tickets bought in advance online are cheaper than tickets bought on the day at entry point. Online sales close at 10pm the night before the event. Cash and cards are accepted on the day.