VE–Day 80th celebrations at Bateman’s
Come dressed in your best 1940s glad rags and enjoy a victory cream tea with live music at Bateman’s.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
East Sussex Concert Band will be performing on Saturday 10 at 12pm and 2pm. The East Sussex Concert Band is a community concert band based in Chailey, UK. The East Sussex Concert Band performs a wide variety of attractive and interesting music, and they play concerts throughout East Sussex and embark on regular short tours to various places in Europe.
Sussex Brass Band will be performing on Sunday 11 May, 12pm and 2pm. Sussex Brass is a friendly local band with a professional sound, performing a busy concert programme across southern England. The repertoire ranges from traditional "brass band music", spirited marches and the like, through jazz, swing, rock and pop, as well as contemporary works composed and arranged by the band's musical director and others. There is truly something for everyone.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 10am–4.30pm
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
Please ask at visitor reception for where to meet.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
This event takes place in the garden, access includes paths with steps, slopes and varying surfaces. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.
- Other
This outdoor activity is weather dependent, and occasionally may need to be changed or cancelled at short notice. Ask at visitor reception for information when you arrive.
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