Soak up soothing steam at a Budapest thermal bath. Learn to waltz at a Viennese dance school. Savour Austro-Hungarian cuisine in Vienna and Budapest. Admire the Wachau Valley’s beauty. Explore lesser-known Central European cities like Bratislava and Passau. Witness daily monastic life on an exclusive visit to Göttweig Abbey. This eight-day itinerary reveals the best of these places while cruising leisurely through spectacular scenery.

This wonderful lot donated by Viking is for an eight-day journey for two people sharing French Balcony Stateroom on Viking’s Danube Waltz river cruise from Budapest to Passau or Passau to Budapest, departing in 2025. The lot is subject to availability and excludes departures in May, June and September 2025.

The cruise includes the following:

• Return scheduled economy class flights from London for two people
• French Balcony river-view stateroom
• 8-day cruise
• Guided tours
• All meals on board
• Specially selected house wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
• Free tea and coffee and snacks any time on board
• Free Wi-Fi on board
• All port charges, government taxes and overseas transfers
• Onboard gratuities

The following Terms & Conditions apply to this lot.

Winning bidder must be UK resident aged 18 years or over at the time of entry. Proof of eligibility must be provided upon request. By bidding for the prize you are deemed to accept and be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winning bidder and companion will also be responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport and all associated costs. Travel insurance is not included. Any other expenses incurred in connection with the prize will be the sole responsibility of the winning bidder and their companion.

The winning bidder will be responsible for supplying valid passports with a minimum six months validity, and, where necessary, for obtaining appropriate vaccinations and inoculations. It is strongly recommended that travellers take out adequate travel insurance.

Viking cannot be responsible for unforeseen cancellations or changes in dates or times of flights or cancellation of the holiday due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

The holiday is ABTA and ATOL protected.

Gifts, prizes and other promotional items are not transferable, may not be re-sold or exchanged for cash and are subject to availability. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to substitute any such gift, prize or item with a gift, prize or item of equal value.

Enjoy a 90-minute personalised beauty experience for two at the CHANEL Beauty Boutique in Covent Garden.

Discover the new No1 Skincare collection, a new generation of holistic anti-aging beauty products, and learn how to prepare your skin with a tailored selection of hydrating and revitalising skincare, to create your perfect base.

Leading CHANEL makeup specialists will share their professional skills, using the latest colour collections, to create your ultimate makeup look for day or evening.

Enjoy a glass of Champagne whilst a tailored CHANEL beauty bag with skincare and makeup worth £500 is prepared for you to take home.

Please note that this lot must be redeemed by 25th June 2026.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of The Ritz London, we are delighted to offer a special dinner for six people at its Michelin-starred Ritz Restaurant. The seven-course Epicurean Journey menu perfectly showcases the best British produce and includes a range of carefully selected wines to complement each dish.

As the sun pours in from the dining room’s grand windows, delight in unparalleled grandeur in Mayfair’s most elegant ambiance. With sparkling chandeliers, towering marble columns, and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the calm oasis of Green Park, the elegant Ritz Restaurant is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world.

In charge of creating magnificent Michelin-starred breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes is Executive Chef, John Williams MBE, who is passionate about using the best seasonal British ingredients including organic beef from the Cornish moors, lamb from the Lake District, and succulent lobsters from South West Scotland,

Please note that lunch or dinner must be booked for a date in 2024 and that this lot excludes Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Booking is subject to availability.

Tickets to the annual farewell to the Proms season are like gold dust. Here is your chance to snap up a pair of stalls seats for a sure-to-be sold out Royal Albert Hall for the spectacular flag-waving sing along event on Saturday 14th September 2024 starting at 7:00pm.

Joining the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Singers are Grammy Award-winning American soprano Angel Blue and one of Britain’s best-loved pianists, Sir Stephen Hough. Sakari Oramo returns to the podium for the world’s biggest classical music party.

Available to view and take home with you tonight, this beautiful, modern yet timeless pair of earrings in 18k yellow gold vermeil with 18k gold posts and butterfly backs are intricately hand-set with 6 round brilliant-cut laboratory-grown and created gemstones including blue opals, royal blue sapphires, hand-carved mother-of-pearl flowers and simulated white diamonds.

Two debenture tickets
Scotland v Wales
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Saturday 8th March 2025 (Kick-Off at 16:45)

Can Wales gain revenge for its 26-27 loss to Scotland in last year's extraordinary display of breathless drama and skill?

2024 saw Scotland's first win in Cardiff in 22 years although from 27-0 up after 43 minutes they nearly blew it as Wales came storming back.

The master miniaturist and artist Robert Dawson creates some of the finest miniatures ever produced. His designs and meticulously crafted rooms, models and buildings are held by collectors, museums and galleries around the world.

This exquisite interpretation is loosely inspired by Carpaccio's The Dream of St Ursula which hangs in the gallery of Accademia Venezia. In the painting an angel appears to Ursula in a dream announcing her forthcoming martyrdom.

The miniature also incorporates details from The Doges’ Palace in Venice.

Enjoy the ultimate way to experience 360° panoramic views of London with this exclusive hire of a London Eye pod for your own private use. The hire is for a 30 minute rotation and comes with VIP check-in and a dedicated entrance for fast-track boarding.

You will be serenaded throughout your trip by a wonderful duet from LPO's First Violin Minn Majoe and LPO Viola Martin Wray.

Minn Majoe enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. She completed undergraduate and Masters studies with Maurice Hasson and Clio Gould at London’s Royal Academy of Music. Before joining the LPO in 2020, Minn was a member of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s first violin section.

Martin Wray joined the LPO in 2022 having been a member of the LPO's Foyle Future Firsts scheme and freelancing with the Orchestra for 8 years. Martin has given concerts throughout the U.K, Europe and Asia, serving as guest principal viola in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, Welsh National Opera and City of London Sinfonia.

Please note that this lot is subject to Minn's and Martin's availability and the following terms and conditions.

Your Private Pod hire must have a minimum of 2 guests aged 18 years or older and up to a maximum of 15 guests (which can consist of adults and children).
You must redeem this lot within 6 months (by 25th December 2024).
Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol.
This lot excludes entry on selected peak dates including Christmas Day, School Holidays and Bank Holidays. The London Eye reserves the right to restrict further dates.
This lot is non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets cannot be exchanged for any other experience or for monetary value.
These terms and conditions shall be governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any disputes arising under these terms and conditions.

Give the gift of music to a class of students with the opportunity to attend one of our highly sought-after BrightSparks concerts.

Our BrightSparks concerts are inspiring live experiences for school audiences from Key Stage 1 all the way up to A Level. Each year the Orchestra performs for around 10,000 students at our Southbank Centre home, with the chosen music and engaging presentation designed in line with National Curriculum objectives. Often this is the first time students will have encountered the thrill of a live orchestra, and it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience for them.

BrightSparks Concerts include free resources for teachers, including INSET sessions at primary level, which cover ways to explore the repertoire with students and make the most of their LPO concert experience.

This prize is for a class of 30 students together with a maximum of 3 members of staff.

This season, the dates for our BrightSparks concerts are set out below.

GCSE BrightSparks concert: Wednesday 20 November 2024 (London)
Key Stage 1 BrightSparks concert: Thursday 13 March 2025 (London)
Key Stage 2 BrightSparks concert: Thursday 12 June 2025 (Eastbourne) and Wednesday 25 June 2025 (London)

Advance booking is essential.

Available to take home with you tonight, the Best of Lindt Collection hamper is packed full of best-sellers and Lindt's most famous products, as well as a few you may not have tried before, including a selection of Pick & Mix.

From blissfully creamy LINDOR Chocolate Truffles to nutty chocolate and hazelnut NUXOR cubes, not forgetting Lindt's exquisite chocolate boxes and bars and our heavenly Hazelnut Chocolate Spread.

Enjoy a day out for two in the Stewards' Enclosure at Henley Royal Regatta in 2024 or 2025. A unique opportunity for you to be part of this wonderful English tradition. The Stewards' Enclosure, ideally situated near the finish line, is normally only open to members and their guests and there is currently a 15-year waiting time for new members.

Aside from the rowing, visitors can take in the ambience while enjoying the facilities within the enclosures.

Lunch is included, and drinks can be purchased from your shared table and at several bars around the enclosure. Parking is also included in this lot.

Please note that there is a strictly enforced dress code for the occasion and use of mobile phones is not permitted within the enclosure.

Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and one of the highlights of the summer sporting and social calendar. It attracts thousands of visitors over a 5-day period and spectators will be thrilled by over 200 races of an international standard, including boats ranging from Olympians to the best of the clubs' and the schools' crews, with entries from all over the world.

This prize is available for any one day during either the 2024 or 2025 regattas, the dates of which are set out below. If the 2024 regatta is preferred you must let Charles Fulton (the prize donor) know by Thursday 27th June 2024 so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

2024 Henley Royal Regatta 2nd to 7th July
2025 Henley Royal Regatta 1st to 6th July

Experience the thrill of a live orchestra amongst the musicians themselves. This lot provides the exclusive opportunity to take your seat on stage at the Royal Festival Hall during a final rehearsal for a concert of your choice in the upcoming 2024/25 season.

Please note that this lot excludes rehearsals for Mahler's Eighth and that some exclusions may apply.
The date is subject to rehearsal and availability of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

English National Ballet are delighted to offer two tickets to watch Akram Khan’s Giselle at Sadler's Wells on 24/09/24 at 7:30pm.

This is the first time in five years that the iconic work has been performed in London. With mesmerising choreography by Akram Khan, atmospheric lighting by Mark Henderson and a towering set by Academy Award-winner Tim Yip, this is a bold reimagining of the greatest romantic ballet.

Before the performance and during the interval, the winners can join ENB supporters, Company members and other ENB staff for a Drinks Reception in the Dorfman Room. The successful bidder will also receive a complimentary programme and use of a private cloakroom.

Terms & Conditions

No cash alternative and non-transferrable.
Tickets are valid for the performance of Akram Khan’s Giselle at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London on 24 September 2024 only.
No expenses covered.
Prize must be claimed by 16 August 2024.

Enjoy a spectacular and illuminating private tour of the stunning St Paul’s Cathedral for up to six people. The tour will be led by Cathedral guide Yvonne Jackman and last from 60-90 minutes.

Venue for state occasions joyous and solemn across the centuries, Wren’s baroque masterpiece floats ethereal above the hustle and bustle of the City. This special experience offers access to some of the building’s most special treasures as well as different perspectives on its architectural wonders. Amongst the highlights are the gravity-defying geometric straircase - used to brilliant effect in movies including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and The Madness of King George, the choir area, the Stone and Golden galleries, and the crypt.

An added bonus is the exhibition featuring the incredible skills and fascinating facts relating to the life of Sir Christopher Wren.

At the conclusion of your tour you will be welcome to remain at the Cathedral and explore at leisure its other sights including the crypt and the famous dome galleries.

Please note that this lot is for daytime tours Monday- Saturday only to be arranged for a mutually convenient time.

As a hugely generous donation from Zimmerman, this lot is for a private shopping experience for ten at Zimmermann's Mayfair boutique and includes an amazing £1,500 for you to spend.

One glance and you know that dress or bikini is ZIMMERMANN. This iconic Australian Label stays true to its original vision: sophisticated femininity, clever colour combinations and delicate original prints.

Sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann founded their namesake label in 1991. Early in its evolution, ZIMMERMANN took the bold step of fusing fashion with swimwear and presented it to the world. It soon found it’s footing with the worlds fashion leaders. ZIMMERMANN’S bold original prints, beautifully made one-pieces and sculptural bikinis created a new point of reference in flattering, sexy and stylish swimwear.

Of course, the ZIMMERMANN Swim and Resort collections have come to represent so much more than the original swimsuit - they have developed into the third wardrobe of the globally mobile ZIMMERMANN woman.

Please note that this auction lot is only valid Zimmermann Mayfair London Boutique and must be presented at time of purchase on redemption.

Advance booking with the Store Manager is required.

This lot will be on display on the evening of our Gala on 25th June.

John Skinner Prout was the nephew of Samuel Prout and, although largely self-taught, was greatly influenced by his uncle in choice of subject matter and style. He became a member of the New Watercolour Society in 1838 but his membership lapsed as a result of his lengthy sojourn in Australia. On his return he settled in Bristol where he became a friend of Samuel Jackson and W.J. Müller, with whom he became a founder of the Bristol Sketching Club.

Examples of his work are to be found in the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.

John Skinner Prout (1806-1876)
Old Houses on the edge of Lake Maggiore
pencil, watercolour and bodycolour
13 ½ x 10 in. (34.6 x 25.7 cm.)

Tour the National Portrait Gallery with one of its expert curators and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights as you explore the Gallery's Collection. This special tour for four people will be followed by a complimentary Aussie style brunch at Larry’s in the Gallery's newly restored vaults and surrounded by works from the Collection celebrating Soho and theatre land.

Please note that this lot is subject to the following Terms and Conditions.

The lot excludes bottomless brunch.

The tour and brunch must be booked in 2024 on a day to be mutually agreed.

Enjoy lunch or dinner for two at HIDE restaurant, in the heart of Mayfair. The prize includes a glass of champagne on arrival, either tasting menu or choice from the a la carte accompanied by matching wines as selected by our sommelier.

HIDE is an urban oasis from the bustling world, hidden in plain sight. Spread over three floors, two light-filled dining rooms are set around a breath-taking central staircase and enjoy tranquil views over Green Park.

HIDE showcases the very best seasonal offerings, largely sourced from a close network of small farmers & suppliers from across the UK. Everything is made in-house wherever possible: from charcuterie & bread to jams, juices and pickles.

Please note the following Terms and Conditions.

The lot includes all food, beverage, water, coffee & service charge for two guests; a bill will be presented for anything additional.

The lot must be used within one year (by 25th June 2025).

The lot is not valid on 14th February or 31st December.

Private Box for five people
19:30 Monday 5th August 2024
Royal Albert Hall

Are you ready for something completely different?
Prom 23: Grosvenor plays Busoni’s Piano Concerto Prom 23

Marking the centenary of the composer’s death, Ferruccio Busoni’s gargantuan Piano Concerto is perhaps better described as a symphony in five movements, capped by a male chorus. Woven through Busoni’s bizarrely wonderful and utterly engrossing score is one of the most challenging piano parts ever committed to paper – tackled tonight by British star pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. Before it, Edward Gardner and his London Philharmonic forces whet the appetite with the snap, crackle and pop of Rachmaninov’s riveting Symphonic Dances.

Repertoire
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
Busoni Piano Concerto

Performers
Edward Gardner conductor
Benjamin Grosvenor piano
Rodolfus Choir
London Philharmonic Choir

Have you always wanted to play but never had the chance? Perhaps you played as a child but have fallen out of practice. Or maybe you know someone who is learning at the moment.

Here is your opportunity to absorb some of the knowledge, advice and experience of LPO's Lee Tsarmaklis.

Lee was born in Athens and emigrated to England while still a young boy. He began learning the tuba at the age of 13, and later went on to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

In 1990 he was appointed Principal Tuba of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. His career then took him to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and finally to the London Philharmonic Orchestra where he was appointed Principal Tuba in 2000. Lee also teaches tuba at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

Please note that this lesson date and time is subject to availability at a mutually agreed London-based location.

Two best stalls seats for the sold-out closing night performance of Tristan und Isolde on Saturday 25th August at 3:30pm. The opera is sung in German with English supertitles.

Unstoppable love meets awe-inspiring musical power in this timeless epic. Two star-crossed lovers are consumed by a passion that destroys everything in its path. Nikolaus Lehnhoff’s dream-like production returns, with leading Wagnerian singers and orchestral forces led by Glyndebourne Music Director Robin Ticciati.

This private masterclass from one of Biscuiteers Icing Artists will teach you the techniques used in its Grand Icing Hall at the Ministry of Biscuits. You will master the skills needed to create some of Biscuiteers iconic biscuit designs, including line and flood icing, piping and feathering.

You will get all of the icing and edible decorations for each guest to ice one tin of biscuits to take home, a certificate of ‘Biscuiteers Icing Brilliance' & 10% off any shopping in store.

Available to take home with you on the night of our Gala, the Fortmason Hamper is a wicker-full of treats just waiting to be devoured!

From scrumptious biscuits, delightful tipples and savoury pleasures, to chutneys and marmalades bursting with flavour - this hamper is named after the famous Fortmason tea, first brewed back in 1935 brings together lots of favourites for a Fortnum's feast.

This guided tour of the Elizabeth Tower takes you up a narrow 334-step spiral stairwell to the belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Along the route, your guide will reveal details of the most extensive and complex conservation project in the Tower’s history. This vital conservation work involved over 500 people from across the UK and their traditional crafts including stone masonry, glass blowing, gilding, plastering, cast iron and clock mechanics.

On this tour, you will see the inner workings of the clock mechanism, stand next to the world-famous Big Ben bell as it strikes the hour, and step behind the dials each spanning 6.9m in diameter. You are also welcome to explore medieval Westminster Hall after your visit to the Elizabeth Tower.

Please note that there are a lot of steps to climb in the Elizabeth Tower!

A specialist led tour for up to 10 guests of Christie’s 20th & 21st Century Art sales exhibition . The tour will be hosted at Christie’s global headquarters in London.

By way of a taster, Christie’s first 20th and 21st Century Art auction series of 2024 in London concluded with a market-leading total of £258,254,804. Particular highlights included...

René Magritte’s L’ami intime (The Intimate Friend), which sold for an outstanding £33,600,000
Claude Monet’s Matinée sur la Seine, which made its first auction appearance in 45 years and fetched an impressive £14,397,500.
Francis Bacon’s Landscape near Malabata, Tangier sold for £19,630,000
David Hockney’s California made its worldwide auction debut and realised £18,710,000

Please note that the current expectation is that this tour will be hosted in October 2024 but that exact dates and timings will be confirmed by Christie’s closer to date depending on space and specialists’ availability

Join Ed Gardner for breakfast at the splendid Corinthia London in Whitehall and attend that morning's LPO rehearsal which he will lead.

Please note that this lot is subject to Edward Gardner's availability and availability at The Corinthia. It must be redeemed before 25th June 2025.

Rehearsals for the following performances may be available.

September 2024
Joyce DiDonato sings Berlioz
Edward Gardner conducts Rachmaninoff
Patricia Kopatchinskaja plays Shostakovich

November 2024
Vikingur Olafsson plays Brahms

January 2025
Strauss, Berg & Brahms

February 2025
An Alpine Symphony
Symphonie Fantastique

April 2025
Daphnis and Chloe

Please note that rehearsals for Mahler's Eighth in April 2025 are not available.

Edward Gardner has been Principal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra since September 2021.

He is also Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic, a position he will relinquish at the end of the 2023/24 season. From August 2024 he will become Music Director of the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, having been their Artistic Advisor since 2022.

A passionate supporter of young talent, Edward Gardner founded the Hallé Youth Orchestra in 2002 and regularly conducts the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. He has a close relationship with The Juilliard School of Music, and with the Royal Academy of Music who appointed him their inaugural Sir Charles Mackerras Conducting Chair in 2014.

Breakfast will be at the Northall Restaurant at Corinthia London where the relationship between producer and plate is of the essence. With award-winning executive chef André Garrett at the helm, each occasion is a taste experience to remember!

A perfect Christmas present for the artist in your life!

Spend a day on location in the audience and with the production team behind this successful and long-running competition which will be celebrating its 12th series in 2025. Your visit will include an exclusive show-around by a member of the production team.

Filming will be taking place on a number of days during April 2025 at a London venue to be confirmed. Exact filming dates for the heats, semi-finals and final will be provided when known. This lot is valid for any one of these days.

The person attending must be 18 or older.

Portrait Artist of the Year airs on Sky Arts. In each episode, host Stephen Mangan welcomes nine aspiring artists from across the UK and Ireland to compete to win the title of Portrait Artist of the Year by painting an array of celebrity sitters from the worlds of stage, screen, sport, literature, and politics. The artists battle it out under a strict 4-hour time limit and under the watchful eyes of expert judges Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano and Kate Bryan across eight heats. Each heat winner goes on to paint another icon in the semi-final with three artist being selected to go through to the final. For each series the winner receives a £10,000 commission for a word renowned institution (Sir Tom Jones in the National Gallery of Wales, Alan Cumming in the National Gallery of Scotland, Nile Rodgers in the Royal Albert Hall, Graham Norton in the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin and Sir Lenny Henry in the National Portrait Gallery).

Join The National Theatre team for an Opening Night during the 2024-25 season. when you and your guest will have access to our exclusive pre-show Nyetimber reception before taking the best seats in the house. Following the performance, you will be very welcome at the post-show party.

Please note the following terms and conditions.

This lot is hosted at The National Theatre during the 2024/25 season and is valid until 25th June 2025 for Lyttleton and Olivier Press Nights only.

Tickets are for two guests and are only valid for an opening night of your choice, subject to availability, and excluding The Importance of Being Earnest.

The National Theatre reserves the right to decline the usage of this auction lot at press nights where there is no availability.

Dates to be announced in due course.

A private tour (60-90 minutes) of St John’s College Cambridge for up to eight people led by Miranda Byers, Head of Alumni Relations. This lot includes a £30 voucher for use at the College’s new Buttery & Café.

St John's was founded in 1511 and is one of the largest Colleges in Cambridge. Originally a seminary focused chiefly on the liberal arts, theology, and the biblical languages, St John’s gradually became a centre for the study of classics and mathematics, and in the 20th century for other subjects in the humanities, medicine and the sciences. Its former students include Nobel Prize winners, Prime Ministers, scientists, artists, and leaders in business and industry

The College was originally focused around a single court, which included a Dining Hall and Kitchen, Chapel, Library, and rooms for Fellows and students. Over the centuries, the College gradually expanded. Second Court was built in 1599-1601, and a magnificent library (now the Old Library) was added in 1624-8. By the mid-19th century, the College had expanded across the River Cam, with the construction of its famous Bridge of Sighs and New Court (1826-31). Its great Chapel, familiar from any cityscape of Cambridge, was designed by George Gilbert Scott in 1863-9. During the 20th Century, more courts were added, on the north side of the College, and further to the west across the river.

The building and refurbishment of St John’s has continued into the modern era. In 2012, the refurbished Old Divinity School opposite the Great Gate opened for use, following an extensive project that illuminated its dark, Victorian interior and created new facilities for teaching, lectures, and theatre.

Choose your dream combination from a 1960's Jaguar E-Type, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750, 1990 Lancia Delta Integrale or a 1968 Mini Cooper!

It’s your turn to take the wheel and indulge in the ultimate classic car driving experience. Hosted by historic endurance rally experts HERO-ERA, this driving experience starts at the iconic Bicester Heritage with an introduction to the cars you’ll be driving. A quick drivers briefing in the HERO-ERA showroom and familiarisation lap of the Bicester Heritage technical site will ensure you’re ready to set-off.

Our expert route planners have carved out a journey through the Oxfordshire countryside with short stops built in to change cars. A professional photographer will capture your experience (photos included). A lunch voucher for the Heroics Café is also included, which can be enjoyed on site, on the rooftop terrace (weather permitting) or redeemed at a later date.

PLEASE NOTE: All drivers must meet our insurance eligibility criteria, complete an insurance declaration form and sign an indemnity waiver prior to arriving for the experience. Drivers must be between the ages of 25 and 70 and hold a full valid license. Please contact members@hero-era.com for full eligibility criteria either before or immediately after booking. Bookings may be transferred or cancelled within 5 days if the driver is deemed ineligible. Specific cars subject to availability. If your chosen vehicle becomes unavailable we will make every reasonable effort to offer a replacement of your choice, or will arrange for an alternative date.

HERO-ERA reserves the right to reschedule the driving experience if a minimum number of participants is not met, or if requested vehicles become unavailable. Driving route subject to change. Booking can be rescheduled up to 14 days before the experience date. There are no refunds for no-show or cancelled bookings (excluding the driver eligibility cancellation listed above).

This experience is designed for two drivers. Please inquire about passenger rides and navigator experiences.

Example Itinerary
09:15     Guests arrive
09:30     Drivers briefing & Introduction to the cars
09:45     Bicester Heritage site drive with instruction (where applicable)
10:00     Depart Bicester Heritage - 1st car driving experience
10:25     1st Stop / vehicle change - 2nd car driving experience
11:05     2nd Stop / vehicle change - 3rd car driving experience
11:45     Return to HERO-ERA HQ

Have you always wanted to play but never had the chance? Perhaps you played as a child but have fallen out of practice. Or maybe you know someone who is learning at the moment.

Here is your opportunity to absorb some of the knowledge, advice and experience of LPO's Thomas Nielsen.

Tom was first introduced to brass playing at the Salvation Army in Croydon, where he started to play the cornet. He graduated from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 2022, during which time he was a member and soloist with the International Staff Band.

Tom was Principal Cornet and Leader of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from 2017–20. In this time he won the Harry Mortimer Solo Award, and the Phillip McCann Cornet Award for an unprecedented four years in succession.

In 2018 Tom became the first cornet player to win the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award. This led to solo performances with Black Dyke Band at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, and with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall live on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Friday Night is Music Night’.

Tom has performed as Guest Principal Trumpet with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic and Aurora Orchestra. He has also worked with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Join the Sipsmith team at the Sipsmith Distillery in Chiswick W4 for a tour and tutored gin tasting.

You’ll be greeted with a ginny tipple in hand, be taken through the chequered history of gin and learn how Sipsmith came to be. Its three copper ladies, Prudence, Verity and Constance will then take centre stage and you will learn how our award-winning gins are carefully hand crafted.

Naturally, there will be a tutored gin tasting of Sipsmith's range!

The Distillery visit lasts for 90 minutes from 18:30 to 20:00 on alternate Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 16:30 to 18:00 on Fridays.

Wine is meant to be shared. Any bottle, whether it’s an esoteric gem from Slovenia or Cru Classé Pauillac, is a thousand times more enjoyable with good company in tow. That’s why tastings and events are a crucial part of the Jeroboams’ ethos, helping to make wine approachable, educational, and fun.

Experience the wonderful world of wine in the intimate setting of Jeroboams’ Walton Street Cellar, Knightsbridge. Jeroboams takes pride in discovering the most exciting wines of all varieties, allowing you to explore your palate’s desires. Scrupulously paired with gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, you and five other people can delve into a tantalising dance with your taste buds.

Please note that the date for the tasting must be agreed with Jeroboams in advance and must be before 30th May 2025. Other general T&Cs apply and can be found on Jeroboam's website at https://jeroboams.co.uk/terms-and-conditions-of-sale/

This wonderful lot includes a seven-course menu for two with a classic wine pairing and a signed Galvin “A Cook Book De Luxe”.

Menus at La Chapelle celebrate only the best in produce of the season. With frequently changing menus the restaurant's Head Chef continues to adapt our offering to ensure we only serve our guests the very best.

Large arched windows, high stone ceilings and elegant interiors provide the perfect backdrop to Michelin-starred Galvin La Chapelle’s traditional yet modern French menu, moments away from Liverpool Street station.

Please note that this lot is subject to availability and is valid from 7th June 2024 until 7th June 2025.
This lot excludes bookings for Sunday lunch.
Booking in advance is required.
The voucher that accompanies this lot is valid at Galvin at La Chapelle and features a unique reference ID code
The voucher may only be redeemed once, may not be exchanged for cash, and is non-transferable. Change will not be given if the voucher is redeemed for goods or experiences less than its face value.
Please quote the voucher ID reference when reserving your experience with the restaurant.
These terms & conditions may be subject to change.

The perfect opportunity for anyone planning a trip to the Royal Shakespeare Company! As well as a night in one of the hotel's splendid Manor House de Luxe rooms, this lot includes a delicious dinner for two, breakfast and use of the hotel's extensive Spa facilities.

Step back in time at Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, Warwickshire home of noble families and favourite haunt of William Shakespeare near Stratford-upon-Avon.
With an illustrious history dating back to the 11th century, Billesley Manor is an inspiring place to unwind where William Shakespeare found his muse to write "As You Like It" and legend has it spent many a romantic interlude with his lover Anne Hathaway.

Please note the following terms and conditions.

The overnight stay is in a Manor House Deluxe room for 2 guests and includes dinner and breakfast
The booking must be for a Sunday to Thursday night subject to availability
The booking must be redeemed before 24th December 2024

These pictures tell you all you need to know about the breadth and quality of Howard's work alongside his brother, master woodworker and furniture maker, Hugh Miller.

In a one-hour Zoom design session, Howard can help you think through interior design and kitchen layouts, furniture and fitted cabinetry, architecture, extensions and building work, landscape design, gardens and planting. Hugh will follow up the session with a sketch.

Howard is a designer through-and-through and has been a chartered architect for over 15 years. After graduating from Glasgow School of Art and the Bartlett School of Architecture, Howard practiced in London, New York and Sydney.​

With an approach to design that combines man-made and natural elements, Howard aims to create tactile, beautiful, elegant spaces that are a delight to live in. His work spans disciplines and scales, from private residences, to schools and institutional buildings, to landscapes and gardens. Howard's work in architecture has been published widely, and he was lead architect on a number of award-winning projects including Whitehorse Primary School, Croydon and the Tray House, London.​

Howard began exploring landscape design when he moved back to the North West, and achieved international recognition for his gold-medal winning Dark Matter garden at the Chelsea Flower Show. His landscape design clients include Alder Hey Children's Hospital and Haringey Council in London.

Away from the studio, Howard has taught widely, including being a studio lead at Liverpool University School of Architecture, and being a visiting critic at Brighton University.

See the London Philharmonic Orchestra perform at New York City's iconic Carnegie Hall on Saturday 19th October 2024 and stay in a luxury room at the chic Midtown Whitby Hotel for two nights on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October. Join LPO musicians and staff for an after-concert drinks reception to celebrate the performance.

Carnegie Hall Saturday 19th October

Principal Conductor Edward Gardner presents a powerful programme featuring works by Tania León, Shostakovich, Britten and Sibelius. Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja takes centre stage for a dazzling performance of Shostakovich’s First Violin Concerto.

Full Repertoire
Tania León New Work
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No. 1
Britten Sinfonia da Requiem
Sibelius Symphony No. 5

Performers
Edward Gardner conductor
Patricia Kopatchinskaja violin

The Whitby Hotel Friday 18th & Saturday 19th October

Situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on West 56th Street at 5th Avenue, The Whitby Hotel is a celebration of contemporary art and design. It's just two blocks from Central Park and on the doorstep of some of New York's leading restaurants, galleries and museums, including MoMA.

The Whitby Hotel holds Three Michelin Keys, the highest rating awarded as part of Michelin's first-ever list of 'outstanding' hotels in the US.

Please note that flights are not included in this lot.

Dinner for two with paired wines at Jang, one half of Engel and Jang, and one of the most anticipated launches of the last decade from one of London’s most prolific and highly regarded restaurateurs. Engel and Jang London will come to life at the iconic Royal Exchange in the heart of the city; from Des Gunewardena’s new group D3 Collective.

Jang
Jang, stemming from the Korean word for sauce, celebrates the foundations to both Korean and Japanese cuisines. Taking flavours from her hometown of Gwangju as well as impressions from Seoul, Kyoto and beyond, head chef Dana Choi has created a menu that champions techniques from both countries, along with the best of British produce. Jang is an intimate and sumptuous space with nods to oriental heritage throughout, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday through Friday.

Engel
Celebrating the hedonism, style and flamboyance of 1920s Berlin, Engel brings the sips and sounds of a bygone era back to life in the City. Nestled on the north mezzanine of The Royal Exchange, the bar serves imaginative twists on vintage classics, with bar manager Mihai Burca and his team taking inspiration from the revolutionary characters, movements and flavours which marked the decade. A menu of German and Austrian bar food is available from lunch through the afternoon until late, with live musical performances taking place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings in our dedicated entertainment lounge, Engel Live, influenced by the vibrant cabaret scene of the time.

This lot is for a £100 voucher to be redeemed at one of LondonCryo's three centres in the City, Hampstead and Belgravia.

LondonCryo aims to replicate the best in nature using cutting edge modalities to optimise your physical and mental wellness, ensuring that you look good, feel great and perform at your best.

LondonCryo was established by Maria Ensabella, one of the UK’s leading wellness practitioners who has pioneered a range of treatments in London since 2016.

She is a mother of two, as well as a health and fitness enthusiast who has completed six marathons and continues to train for longevity, physical and mental wellness.

While visiting New York City, Maria gave Whole Body Cryotherapy a try and found a number of physical benefits including a quicker recovery from training and that it made her feel more focused and happy due to the endorphins that are released as part of the bodies natural response to the treatment.

Fascinated by the physical and mental benefits, and wanting to be able to add it to her life, as well as give others the chance to benefit from cryotherapy, Maria gave up her job in the City of London and set up LondonCryo.

Her goal was simple, to make cryotherapy and a range of other leading wellness treatments available to people of all ages who wanted to improve their recovery from training and injury as well as supporting their wider wellbeing, too.

Maria writes regularly on a range of wellness topics and continues to apply her extensive knowledge and invest in innovative treatments to improve all LondonCryo’s clients mental and physical health

Please note that this voucher must be redeemed before June 2025.

One for wine-lovers scoring 93/100 in Decanter and 17/20 by Jancis Robinson!

The 2016 vintage, bottled in late May 2018, displays a superb dark ruby, almost garnet red colour. An intense bouquet of black fruit stands out in the nose, along with notes of cinnamon and mild pepper.

In the mouth, the attack is at once full and fresh, promptly giving way to rich and lengthy volume. The smooth, juicy flesh coats the palate while fine notes of cocoa round out the aromatic blend. Delightfully grained tannins combine with distinct freshness and a lovely length. The wine offers a perceptible yet discrete concentration, illustrating the full grandeur of the Château Kirwan terroir.

55% Cabernet Sauvignon
33 % Merlot
7 % Cabernet Franc
5 % Petit Verdot

Alcohol content 13.5%

Bottle size 75cl