Murder At Abbey House - A 1920s Murder Mystery Dinner Party

In this 1920s murder mystery at Abbey House, you’ll be tasked with unraveling an insidious (or should that be in-ciderous?) plot, as a grand dinner is disrupted by murder most foul…

The Setting

Avalon Abbey House is the ancestral home of the Aston family, who have lived on the site of the old Avalon Abbey since the reformation. Ruins of the old abbey remain and are open to paying visitors, while the abbey grounds also boast fine orchards from which the famous and popular Abbey Cider and Apple Juice are produced. The Astons have been in the cider-making business for centuries!
 
It is October 1928 and, as is tradition, Lord Aston is hosting his annual Cider Apple Harvest Festival Dinner for well-heeled influential local folks. It is to celebrate a successful (and hopefully profitable) year of cider production. But tension is in the air as the Lord’s new, glamorous and young American wife is rumoured to have plans to use the event to promote her preposterous new venture – fruit flavoured and sparkling cider drinks!
 
Murder At Abbey House is a light-hearted, 1920s murder mystery dinner featuring comic characters. Enjoy a 3-course meal in the stunning setting of Abbey House, while piecing together the clues to solve the mystery.

• Period costume not essential, but vigorously encouraged!
• All food is included in your ticket. A paid bar will be available, serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• This murder mystery is set in 1928. Please be aware that scenes include some attitudes and bawdy humour of the time.
• 18+ only. 

6 pm - Doors open
6.40 pm – The Game’s afoot!
10.45 pm – Evening complete

The game begins from the moment you book your ticket. You'll receive a link to download your copy of The Avalonian Gazette, which sets the scene, introduces our characters—and may even contain some hidden clues!

Menu

Nibbles

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

Starter

Greek Salad (V) (Vegan option available)
Feta, tomato, cucumber, olives and red pepper, with roasted balsamic beetroot. Served with a cottage roll and butter.

Main Course

Normandy Chicken
Chicken supreme cooked in a cider and apple sauce with lardons and thyme.

OR

Sweet Potato, Parsnip and Sage Wellington with a Crème Fraiche and Caramelised Apple Sauce (V)
Served with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Pudding

Apple and Almond Cake with Crème Fraiche and Raspberries (GF)

This is a Glastonbury Abbey fundraising event.