

Fundraising Event: Murder in the Blackout – Murder Mystery Dinner
Sat 25 October : 7.30 pm
The marvellous Miss Mapletree returns with a WWII-themed Murder Mystery Dinner!
Miss Mapletree’s Perfect Murder presents a hilarious, immersive entertainment experience at Hartlebury Castle. Take in the story as you dine with a delicious 3-course meal and put your detective skills to the test figuring out whodunnit!
This is a fundraising event for Hartlebury Castle Trust. With every ticket purchase, you’re supporting our vision to inspire visitors with the Castle’s fascinating stories and encourage them to consider the issues of the world today.
Dive into the story of Murder in the Blackout…
It’s the height of World War II and vocal harmony group, The Negroni Sisters, are touring military bases throughout England. With their records selling in the thousands, tonight they get ready for another sell-out show. However, as the auditorium fills up and the three singing sisters prepare for their performance, a shock discovery is made that throws the entire evening into doubt, and may even affect the outcome of the war…
Join mystery novelist and top sleuth Miss Mapletree, as she leads the investigation into the case of Murder in the Blackout!
About the Company
Perfect Murder provides fully interactive, live-action murder mystery entertainment created and presented by famous sleuth and mystery writer Miss Mapletree. With over twenty-five years’ experience and a host of hysterical professional actors in full theatrical costume, every event is an evening to die for!

Detectives’ Dinner Menu
To start
Mixed tomato and mozzarella salad (vegetarian)
or
Leek and potato soup (vegan)
For your main course
Creamy tarragon chicken with a baby potato stack and vegetables
or
Autumnal butternut squash stew with toasted sourdough (vegan)
To finish
Apple crumble, served with custard or cream (vegan version available)
Your meal while sleuthing is cooked by the wonderful caterers, Country House Occasions. Please notify us of allergies or dietary requirements during the booking process and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Fancy a tipple with your meal? Pre-order a bottle or two of prosecco, white wine or red wine at a reduced rate!
Tickets
EARLY BIRD OFFER: £50 SOLD OUT!
Standard ticket: £56
To ensure you are seated with your friends and family, please purchase your tickets as one booking (up to a maximum of 10). Otherwise, we cannot guarantee you will be seated together.
£3.50 booking fee per transaction.
Doors open at 6.30pm. Running time will be approximately 2 1/2 hours.
No alcohol to be bought onto site. The bar will be open during the event.
This event is not recommended for children under 14.
Get a peek at last year’s fantastic event…
Not able to book online? Give us a call Monday – Friday, 9.30am-5pm on 01299 250797.