Tennants and The Garden Rooms is a fourth generation family business and offers a truly unique experience. We welcome members of the public looking for an inclusive and memorable day out. Experience the buzz of the saleroom and see behind the scenes at Tennants, the largest privately owned auction house in Europe, on our public walking tours. With more than 80 fast-pace live sales a year, Tennants is one of the UKs busiest salerooms. The Garden Rooms at Tennants boasts free to enter ever-changing exhibitions, a diverse programme of concerts, events, as well as exceptional food in a unique setting, with our Bistro and Caf. Our public walking tours offer you the chance to: - Find out about the history of Tennants a fourth generation family business - See parts of the auction house not open to the public - See a sale being prepared - Learn some of the tips of the trade whether you are buying or selling - Ask lots of questions!

Join professional florist Felicity Cook from Briar House Flowers who will guide you through each process from wiring moss to create the base to the finishing touches of ribbon & berries. With a variety of materials provided, your wreath will be your own unique creation. Just to make the day that little more special, we will be serving you a delicious lunch; and at the end of the day your creative efforts will be rewarded with afternoon refreshments. All materials and equipment are provided & you get your very own handmade Christmas wreath to take home in time for the start of Advent. Timings 10am Tea & coffee with pastries on arrival 10.30am Morning session commences 12.30pm Lunch 1.30pm Afternoon session commences accompanied by tea, coffee & sweet treats 2.30pm Approximate finish

Murder is served... As guests settle down to their Christmas dinner the general manager is causing chaos behind the scenes. His staff are doing their best to make sure everything runs smoothly but when the manager suddenly keels over in the middle of the dining room they're faced with trying to make sure the guests don't notice. That is until they realise this is now a murder investigation and the guests have seen and heard everything making them the perfect people to solve the case. Join us for our murder mystery nod to Fawlty Towers in a hotel that would run so smoothly without the general manager! But just who would be determined to put that idea to the test?

This December at The Garden Rooms, we are recreating the atmosphere of the Cheltenham Christmas Meet with an afternoon of live TV coverage including top tips from the legendary John Tennant, delicious 2 course lunch, huge cash sweepstake, prizes & games throughout the afternoon to make the most of this thrilling annual event. Make sure to bring your Christmassy tie & tinsel earrings!

Please note: This event has SOLD OUT Join us for a charity quiz night, raising funds for charity Just the Job. Just The Job are a unique charity in Richmond. They care for and nurture people with disabilities from around the area to achieve their full potential in life. They garden, make firewood, grow food & plants, bring life back to old and unwanted items, make stuff, and design things. They are raising funds for the Big Green Build, a brand-new sustainable building designed with all their activities in mind. They are well on the way to reaching their goal but still need your help to get them to the 1.2 million target.

Last years RCO Christmas concert at Tennants was a sell-out, and were back there again this year with another sparkling selection of Baroque concertos and music with a Christmas flavour. The programme includes Bachs Concerto for Violin and Oboe with superb young oboist Ekaterina Chunikhina partnering Philippa Mo, music by Albinoni, Telemann and Locatelli, Vaughan Williams Fantasia on English Carols and more, with audience carols to wrap up the afternoon. The perfect way to start your Christmas! Imaginative programmes, exciting performances; Philippa Mo and the RCO go from strength to strength .

Red, white and blue; the colours of so many flags of the world and inspiration for our winter concert. Each work celebrates key events or cultures in their respective country of composition. Dvorak's lively and unforgettable Overture represents the exuberance of a traditional Czech carnival. Gabriel Faure looks back to dance music of the French classical period while Doreen Carwithen evokes the Suffolk countryside in a work celebrating the Royal opening of a new concert hall at Framlington College, which incidentally is Ed Sheeran's former school. Aaron Copland's 'Quiet City', for solo trumpet, Cor Anglais and strings is a haunting and evocative work which originates from a play of the same name. Finally, Tchaikovsky's 2nd Symphony is a wonderful celebration of his favourite holiday destination in what is now Ukraine. Typically boisterous, and at times playful, yet also melancholic, this work has everything there is to love about Tchaikovsky's writing.

The unique ABBA look and sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers on stage with two outstanding Abba girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an ALL LIVE performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences from the opening refrain to the final sing-along chorus of this two-hour spectacular.

The Leyburn Band return for the renowned annual Christmas concert. They will be performing their diverse repertoire of music, including traditional Christmas tunes (and some new ones too!) for this wonderfully festive event.

We are delighted to welcome back this world famous brass band for their second concert at The Garden Rooms. Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world with over 350 recordings and growing every year, in October 2020 the band's recording of music by John Rutter become the first by a brass band to reach No.1 in the classical music chart. It is also the most successful contesting band in the world having won the European Championships thirteen times, most recently in 2015, the British Open no fewer than 30 times (most recently 2014) and the National Championships of Great Britain 23 times (most recently 2014). In 2009, and again in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the band became Champion Band at the English National Championships and were named English National Champions in 2014. Itinerary 6.45pm doors 7.30pm start 8.15pm interval (20 minutes) Approximate finish 9.20-9.30pm Please note all timings are approximate Tickets Section A Adults 25, Children 12.50 Section B Adults 22, Children 11 Section C Adults 18, Children 9 = Under 16s. Refreshments The Cafe will be serving a selection of hot dishes from 4pm-6pm, and drinks & cakes until the end of the interval The Bistro will be serving an a la carte menu from 4pm-6pm The Bar will be open from 6.45pm

Step back in time to an unforgettable evening with Roy G. Hemmings, best known as the longest-serving former lead singer of The Drifters, a role he held for over 12 years. Roy's career spanning 4 decades has lead him to perform all around the world, including Royal Variety performances and appearances at the White House, earning a reputation as one of the UK's most authentic Soul & Motown entertainers. Expect an evening packed with well-love classics such as; Get Ready, Sitting on the Dock of the Bay, Me & Mrs Jones, Under the Boardwalk, Can't Help Myself, My Girl, Save the Last Dance for Me, and Love Train. Backed by his talented 8-piece line-up, featuring his outstanding band and vocal group The Prim-ettes, Roy delivers a feel-good performance that captures the spirit, style and timeless appeal of the golden age of Soul music. He triumphs at capturing the energy and magnetism of singers back then. Roy's music has not lost its potency. It still incites, excites and delights and can pull at both the feet and the heartstrings! Itinerary 6.30pm - Doors open 7.30pm - Concert begins 8.30pm - Interval for 30 minutes 9pm - Second set begins 10pm - Finish time Please note all timings are approximate Tickets Section A 23 Section B 21 Section C 18 Section D 16 Refreshments The Cafe will be serving a selection of hot dishes from 4pm-6pm, and drinks & cakes until the end of the interval The Bistro will be serving an a la carte menu from 4pm-5.30pm The Bar will be open from 6.30pm

One Night. One Community. One Unforgettable Christmas Celebration! Join us for a magical evening of festive entertainment as A Christmas Cracker returns to The Garden Rooms at Tennants, bringing together talented performers from across military, rural and local communities for a spectacular Christmas celebration. Audiences can enjoy an uplifting programme of seasonal music, dance and entertainment featuring performances from the Service Children's Community Choir, BlueBoxt Creative & Performing Arts, Dales Community Pop Choir, Rhythm & Shoes Dance Academy, Leyburn Band, and pupils from Le Cateau Primary School, Cambrai Primary School and Carnagill Community Primary School. Showcasing performers of all ages, A Christmas Cracker celebrates the talent, creativity and community spirit that makes North Yorkshire such a special place. From traditional carols and festive classics to contemporary favourites, energetic dance performances and live band music, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This unique community concert brings together people from different backgrounds and generations through a shared love of music and performance. Military families, local schools, community groups and performers from across the region unite on one stage to create an unforgettable festive experience. The event celebrates unity, inclusion and community spirit through music. Whether you're supporting a performer, enjoying a festive evening with family and friends, or looking for the perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations, A Christmas Cracker promises an atmosphere filled with joy, laughter and Christmas magic. Gather your loved ones and join us for a heart-warming celebration that captures the true spirit of Christmas: community, friendship and togetherness. Featuring Service Children's Community Choir BlueBoxt Creative & Performing Arts Dales Community Pop Choir Rhythm & Shoes Dance Academy Leyburn Band Le Cateau Primary School Cambrai Primary School Carnagill Community Primary School

A fun and relaxing needle felting workshop. During the morning I'll teach you how to make a sculpture of a robin using needle felting techniques. All materials are provided along with light refreshments. No prior experience required, this workshop is open to all adults and teenagers wanting to enjoy a relaxing needle felting experience.

Join local felt artist, Harriet Morley, who will teach you how to create your very own barn owl picture using wet and dry felting techniques. The day will include demonstrations of various techniques and there will be a choice of colours for your background. No prior experience required, this workshop is open to all wanting to enjoy a full day of felting in a relaxed environment. A delicious Christmas lunch served in the bistro is also included in the price. So come and enjoy the festive food and take home your very own felted master piece.

Join us for another evening of incredible music at the Garden Rooms at Tennants. This popular annual event sees a lively performance from the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, featuring a unique selection of lively Western and Nepali music, rousing military tunes, and traditional Gurkha songs. The Garden Rooms provide a beautiful, spacious location for the event, with plenty of free parking. Seating within each section will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any accessibility needs or require any assistance with regard to seating, please get in touch. Programme Doors open: 4pm Concert begins: 5pm Finish 7:30pm Raffle tickets, food and drink will be available to purchase before the concert begins. It will also be possible to pre-order drinks in order to collect them during the short interval. The Bistro will be open and serving authentic Nepalese cuisine before the concert, however, booking is essential. Please call 01969 621146 or email [email protected] to book your table. Fundraising for The Gurkha Welfare Trust Proceeds from the concert will help us provide vital support to Gurkha veterans, their families, and communities in Nepal. With your help, we enable people to live with dignity by delivering essential financial and medical aid, and work with local communities to provide access to clean water and education. For further details of the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust please visit www.gwt.org.uk.

'Unique handcrafted goods, direct from the maker' A two day event, spread over two floors, showcasing approximately thirty ‘handpicked’ designers, artists and craftspeople from around the region and beyond. A fabulous opportunity to meet the makers and buy ‘gallery quality’, handcrafted and original pieces of work. Watch demonstrations & take part in 'have-a-go' sessions for all ages. For more information and a list of stallholders go to www.designermakersmarket.co.uk The Garden Rooms Café and Bistro open both days - bookings strongly advised. Admission is free but a donation for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance would be gratefully received. Ample free Parking.