Special Events

Countrywide pursuits with Paramount Special Events - a new range of carefully planned themed weekends and mini holidays.

Widen your interests and make new friends

Cultural, historical, sporty or simply an arts and crafts fanatic, Paramount introduces a range of unique, special themed events, designed for enthusiasts across a variety of specialisms. All events have been specially crafted with a carefully detailed timetable so you know what to expect.

You will be hosted and guided by experts in their field and enjoy exclusive tours of beautiful country houses, listen to wonderful music festivals and concerts and discover the history of famous people.  And whilst you are having all this fun, you'll meet like-minded enthusiasts who you'll keep in touch with for years.

• Scotland
  • See the glories of Scotland's West Coast Private evening and dinner at Kelburn Castle
    Hosted at Barceló Troone Marine Hotel
    15-18 June, 2007
• Northern England
  • Come and see the beauty of Northumbria Step behind the scenes with private tour of Alnwick Castle
    Hosted by Barcelo Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham
    19-23 August, 2007
    16-20 September, 2007
  • Heritage and landscapes of North Yorkshire Private guided tour and lunch at Harewood House
    Hosted by Barcelo Harrogate Majestic Hotel
    15-18 June 2007
  • The English House through four Centuries See behind the great houses of Derbyshire and Cheshire
    Your host hotel: Shrigley Hall Hotel Golf & Country Club, Cheshire
    6-8 July, 2007
    28-30 September, 2007 More details »
  • Heritage and Landscapes of North Yorkshire Private guided tour and lunch at Harewood House
    Hosted by Barcelo Harrogate Majestic Hotel
    15-18 June, 2007
  • Lesley Garrett Britain's popular Soprano
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Buxton Palace Hotel
    29 November 2007
  • The land of the Prince Bishops Special evening guided tour of Durham Cathedral
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Redworth Hall Hotel, Co. Durham
    10-12 August, 2007
• Central England
  • Celebrate Sir Edward Elgars' 150th Anniversary Private piano recital by David Owen Norris at the Elgar Birthplace Museum
    Your host hotel: Barcelo Walton Hall & Hotel, Warwickshire
    1-3 June, 2007
  • Discover the Cotswolds' Arts and Crafts Tradition Private visits to famous Arts and crafts houses, workshops and gardens
    Hosted by Billesley Manor Hotel, nr. Stratford-Upon-Avon
    10-13 May, 2007
    6-9 September, 2007
  • The story of Oxford's Colleges Discover Oxford's famous colleges and dine in the Great Hall at Trinity College
    Your host hotel: Barcelo Oxford Hotel, Oxford
    5-7 October, 2007
  • Sunday lecture by Andrew Roberts Host Hotel: Barcelo Walton Hall & Hotel, Warwickshire
    11th November, 2007
  • Heritage at Work in the Heart of England See the work of a geophysical survey team.
    Hosted by Barcelo Walton Hall & Hotel, Warwickshire
    28-30 September, 5-7 October 2007
  • English Heritage Festival of History Special Costumed Drama of the doomed King Charles I
    Hosted by Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, Hinckley
    10-12 August 2007
  • Classical Spectacular Back with a stunning new production - Music! Lights! Lasers! Fireworks!
    Host hotel: Barcelo  Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicestershire
    1st December, 2007
  • Three Choirs Festival - Gloucester The oldest music festival in the world
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Cheltenham Park Hotel
    3-5th August, 10-12 August 2007
  • Churchill's Silent Geese The Secret War
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Daventry Hotel
    27-29 July, 21-23 September 2007
• Southern England
  • "A place of one's own" A special private evening at Queen Victoria's favourite home, Osborne House
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Basingstoke Country Hotel, Hook Hampshire
    12-14 October, 2007
  • Behind the scenes at Royal worcester porcelain Meet Henry Sandon and visit two remarkable private castles
    Hosted by Barcelo Cheltenham Park Hotel
    22-24 September & 14-16, 2007 (Cheltenham)
  • Castles, Houses and Gardens of the English Riviera Beautiful gardens brought alive with Caroline Holmes
    Your host hotel: Barcelo Torquay Imperial Hotel
    September 23-27, 2007
    
  • A clash of cultures? Celts & Romans in Wessex Enjoy animated discussions by experts about the archaeology and history of the region.
    Hosted at Barcelo Basingstoke Country Hotel, Hook Hampshire
    3-5 August 2007
  • Goodwood Revival Join us for the famous Goodwood Revival Weekend
    Host Hotel: Barcelo Brighton Old Ship Hotel
    31 August-2 September, 2007