Glyndebourne

It's one of the most perfect experiences I've ever had - and tears saying something. Yes it's super expensive and for most people not something one can afford to do a lot - but wow was it worth it. We went from train from Brighton to Lewes and had lunch at Bill's in Lewes. Then caught 2pm coast to Glyndebourne. It was a hot sunny day and we didn't go for formal dress thankfully. However lots do so it's all very elegant. It's hard to describe the experience other than to say it's unique. Basically you get to see an opera of the highest quality in a stately home that had magnificent grounds and gardens. Most people picnic or have restaurant meal. We didn't but I think next time we would. The opera , which in our case was the Merry Widow - was beyond splendid. Extravagant in a beautiful way. You get a 90 min interval to eat abs relax. The venue never fills crowded, we never had to queue for anything and prices for drinks etc were reasonable. If you get a chance and live opera - just do it. You won't regret it.

Fantastic afternoon and evening out. The grounds are beautiful. Covered areas to keep out of the rain. Take your own bubbly and picnic. The opera house itself has amazing acoustic sounds. The singing was just superb! Loved the whole experience.

This place is amazing, from the start to finish the whole day ran flawlessly and everyone was so polite and friendly. The gardens are so beautiful and it was so nice to have a picnic during the interval. You can really tell that everyone there has so much passion and love for opera. I can’t wait to go back.

Awesome venue if you like your TOP quality classical music.

Had a fantastic first visit. Watched a festive concert. Only paid a tenner for a standing place ticket in the upper circle. It was perfectly fine. There’s a narrow bench type thing you can perch on. It’s a great view, high up. The mulled wine was lovely. An entertaining day, highly recommended.

Went to the open Garden event. Beautiful countryside and gardens. Unfortunately, the weather was against us for a picnic, so we thought we'd go for a cream tea, but so did everyone else and they closed the kitchen. Definitely want to return in September for the next open garden. The auditorium was also open. The sound gave me goosebumps. Need to save up to buy a pair of tickets for the opera. Must absolutely blow your mind hearing it there.

If considering wearing a kilt, the travel from London, performance, eating, and drinking all mean sitting down for hours on end. Next time (and I hope there is) I will rent a tux. And watch a slightly less silly, more dramatic opèra. Further reduced tickets for under 30s? We could carry your luggage, and bring you drinks like the (grand) children you wish you had?

10 stars. Unforgettable experience and atmosphere. Will go again and again (and I travel from Canada to the U.K. to attend).

A chance to dress up in a ball gown, sip champagne whilst sitting beside a picturesque lake in the grounds of a stately home, enjoying the summer sun, and that's before the performance even started! A birthday treat, I was bought tickets to go to Glyndebourne to the opera. None of us had ever been to the opera before, but thought since you should experience it at least once, you might as well do it properly. Not only did we get to enjoy listening to our first operatic performance (and it is very good), we also revelled in the chance to enjoy a luxury picnic (purchased by us in advance), whilst enjoying the last rays of summer sun. Well worth a visit - for the sheer experience if nothing else

Glyndebourne is a glorious treat - see an opera or concert in stylish surroundings, dress up (if you want to), bring your own food & wine and picnic in the beautiful gardens or dine at their restaurants and drink champagne at their bars. It can be as pricey or as cheap an event as you want because there is so much flexibility. During the summer season opera tickets can be expensive - but for a treat worth shelling out for. Highly recommended.