Megan Beardsley | 03rd March 2026 | General Articles

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Megan Beardsley | 18th December 2025 | General Articles

Nothing quite matches the atmosphere of a night-time walk, particularly when you are searching for one of the most mysterious and misunderstood animals - bats. Local ecologist, Beverley Rhodes, will lead you on dusk walk through Morley Hayes in search of bats in their natural habitat. You'll learn all about the different bat species and their behaviours. Using electronic detectors, we will listen for their echo-location calls as they whizz around in search of food. Prior to the walk you will be served a delicious home-cooked meal, and Beverley will also bring her two barn owls so you will have the opportunity to hold one prior to the walk. MENURoast chicken breast, leek and bacon cream, Lyonnaise potatoes and seasonal vegetables VEGETARIAN: Shallot tart, roasted feta, honey and thyme and seasonal vegetables v Served with a glass of house red, white or rose wine followed by freshly made tea or coffee with mints £29.95 per personIncludes a 1 course meal, owl handling, walk and talk with bat expert 5.15pm Arrival 5.30pm Meal served in the Pavilion Suite 7.15pm Owl Handling7.45pm Bat Walk Commences 10.00pm Walk Finishes It is advisable to bring a torch for walking in the low light. We recommend comfortable outdoor clothing, with warm and waterproof layers. Please wear suitable footwear for walking on uneven terrain. Please note the format may change on the evening Make it extra special with an overnight stay from an additional £96.00 per person Accommodation inclusive of an Executive bedroom and Derbyshire breakfast based on double occupancy. £40.00 single supplement For further information or to make a reservation please contact our Events Office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre-payment and pre-order required prior to the event....

Megan Beardsley | 18th December 2025 | General Articles

Back by popular demand! Internationally renowned Robbie Williams tribute artist Matt Byrne has been impersonating ‘Mr. Entertainer’ all over the world since 2003. Let him entertain you with his energetic stage presence and cheeky and comical attitude, culminating in an unrivalled Robbie show (aside from the man himself!). From 7.30pm ON ARRIVAL Glass of house prosecco, bottle of Hawkstone or Non alcoholic sparkling wine MAIN COURSE ‘Marry me’ chicken: sun-dried tomatoes, herb and parmesan cream sauce, parmentier potatoes and seasonal vegetables or Aubergine parmigiana, tomato and garlic sauce, fresh basil, seasonal vegetables v PUDDING Sicilian lemon cheesecake, fresh raspberries £55.00 per person Includes an arrival drink, 2-course meal, live entertainment & disco till 12.30am For further information or to make a reservation please contact our events office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Make it extra special with an overnight stay from an additional £96.00 per person* Accommodation inclusive of an Executive bedroom and Derbyshire breakfast based on double occupancy. *£40.00 single supplement For further information or to make a reservation please contact our Events Office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre-payment and pre-order required prior to the event....

Megan Beardsley | 18th December 2025 | General Articles

Take this time as an invitation to pause. To breathe, move gently and reconnect with yourself. This wellbeing brunch is designed to restore balance to your body and calm to your mind. A moment of nourishment through sound, stillness and conversation. Enjoy a restorative and immersive half-day retreat within the comfort of Morley Hayes. This exclusive session combines mindful movement, breathwork, journaling, and sound therapy encouraging guests to reset, reconnect, and nourish both body and mind. Weather dependent, part of the day may take place in our serene gardens. 9:00am - Welcome & Arrival 9:30am - Guided Breathwork Session 10:15am - Mindfulness Journaling Experience 10.45am - Sound Bath Meditation 11.45am - Brunch £49.00 per person Please bring your own yoga mat, pillow & blanket For further information or to make a reservation please contact our events office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com...

Megan Beardsley | 18th December 2025 | General Articles

Mushrooms, toadstools and FUNGI! Join us at 10.00am with local ecologist, Beverley Rhodes, who will lead you on a 2 1/2 hour walk through the Morley Hayes Wood to teach you more about the amazing array of woodland fungi, where we look for different types of mushrooms and toadstools, and its ecology. After the walk you will be served a delicious home-cooked meal, and Beverley will produce a full list of fungi for you to take home as a reminder and learning aid from the walk. MenuTraditional roast chicken breastor roast Quorn filletsserved with lemon and thyme stuffing, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables v Served with a glass of house red, white or rosé wine Followed by freshly made tea or coffee with mints £29.95 per personIncludes a one course meal, a glass of wine and a guided fungi walk with local ecologist We recommend outdoor clothing, with warm and waterproof layers. Please wear suitable footwear for walking on uneven terrain. Please note that this is not a culinary foraging event, but instead is intended to offer an insight into the world of fungi. Please do not attempt to eat any of the fungi. Make it extra special with an overnight stay from an additional £96.00 per person Accommodation inclusive of an Executive bedroom and Derbyshire breakfast based on double occupancy. £40.00 single supplement For further information or to make a reservation please contact our Events Office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre-payment and pre-order required prior to the event....

Megan Beardsley | 17th December 2025 | General Articles

Get an insight into television presenter and auctioneer Irita Marriott’s background and career journey. Her passion for antiques is unmistakable, reflected in her regular television appearances as an antiques dealer and in the ownership and operation of her own auction house in Melbourne, at the heart of Derbyshire. Guests are welcome to bring one item per couple for Irita to value during the dinner. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session with Irita. STARTERButternut squash soup, sage, crème fraiche v MAIN COURSEHoney glazed loin of local pork, caramelised apples, roasted potatoes, sage and cider gravyRed onion, beetroot and blue cheese tart, walnut crumb v PUDDINGLemon meringue pie, double cream £42.50 per personincludes guest speaker, 3-course meal and a valuation of one item per couple 6.45pm arrival, to finish at 11.00pm For further information or to make a reservation please contact our events office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com...

Megan Beardsley | 16th December 2025 | General Articles

Join us for a frightfully fun Children's Halloween Party, starting with a delicious Afternoon Tea filled with tasty treats! Then, get ready to dance the afternoon away at our Halloween Disco, with thrilling tunes and fun games. All children will receive a party bag of Halloween novelties. Childrens Afternoon Tea BoxCheddar cheese sandwich vBaked ham sandwich Pom bears vSausage rollHalloween gingerbread vHalloween cupcake vA soft drink Adult Afternoon Tea MenuA selection of Morley Hayes finger sandwiches to include;Baked ham, Farmhouse cheddar cheese v, Coronation chicken, Egg mayonnaise and mustard cress vHomemade scones served with local raspberry jam, and clotted cream vA selection of homemade cakesFreshly brewed coffee or tea £28.95 adults £17.95 child (under 12)Inclusive of afternoon tea, disco, goody bag and prizes! Make it extra special with an overnight stay from an additional £96.00 per person Accommodation inclusive of an Executive bedroom and Derbyshire breakfast based on double occupancy. £40.00 single supplement For further information or to make a reservation please contact our Events Office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre-payment and pre-order required prior to the event....

Megan Beardsley | 15th December 2025 | General Articles

By order of the Squeaky Blinders: a murder mystery parody The year is 1920, and you find yourselves at The Garrison Pub in Birmingham, where the Smelby family are hosting a night you won't forget—if you survive it! They are having a wake for a famous (and heavily indebted) ale brewer - and with Aunt Poll running things, what could possibly go wrong? But after a rival gangster gate-crashes the party, things quickly descend into a web of intrigue, kidnapping and..... MURDER! So join us this Halloween for our fun filled comedy Murder Mystery Parody, The Squeaky Blinders. STARTER Potato and onion soup, cheddar cheese croutons v MAIN COURSE Steak and Guinness pie or Mushroom and leek pie v Served with colcannon mash and seasonal vegetables PUDDING Warm apple tart, Jameson Irish whiskey cream v TO FINISH Freshly made coffee or tea with mints £49.50 per person Includes a three course meal & live entertainment from Big Head Events 10:30pm last orders for 11:00pm finish Make it extra special with an overnight stay from an additional £96.00 per person* Accommodation inclusive of an Executive bedroom and Derbyshire breakfast based on double occupancy. *£40.00 single supplement For further information or to make a reservation please contact our Events Office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre-payment and pre-order required prior to the event....

Megan Beardsley | 14th December 2025 | General Articles

Join us at Morley Hayes for an exclusive pre christmas Clarins beauty masterclass 12.00pm - 3.00pm Discover a skincare and makeup masterclass tailored to the season with expert tips and guidance from the Clarins team. Plus, receive an exclusive complimentary gift and raffle entry with any Clarins purchase made on the day. Guests will be able to browse and order from the full Clarins range during the event. Orders and payment details will be taken on the day, with products conveniently dispatched directly from the store. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco or non-alcoholic sparkling wine on arrival followed by a 2-course lunch. MAIN COURSE Roast loin of local pork, caramelised pear, crispy sage, Masala gravy Butternut squash, quinoa and chestnut roast, Madeira gravy v served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes PUDDING Chocolate truffle torte, kirsch cherries, whipped vanilla cream v £42.50 per person Includes masterclass, arrival drink and 2 course lunch For further information or to make a reservation please contact our events office on 01332 782005 or email events@morleyhayes.com Pre payment and pre order required...