JOHN TARROW PRESENTS:
MURDER MYSTERY
Join author & creator of Britain's most extraordinary home for his next annual murder mystery whodunnit.
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A dozen guests will be cast as sinister suspects in a murder linked to one of the many extraordinary times & places in the house & gardens.
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Something scandalous is taking place at the Highlands estate of the handsome Daniel Dapperton. Detective Inspector Morse Code received by a telegram from renowned newspaper journalist and modern working gal, Penny Dreadful, urgently summoning him to the manor house. She spoke of a grand party that was taking place and insisted he meet her there to reveal some shocking revelations about one of the guests.
THE ANNUAL
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st June 2026
A Weekend of
Murder & Mystery
Join us for a Midsummer Murder!
FRIDAY 19 JUNE EVENING
SATURDAY 20 JUNE EVENING
SUNDAY 21 JUNE AFTERNOON
The events begins with introduction of the suspects, followed by inspection of the crime scene, evidence and accusations – all accompanied by a three-course at-table dining experience, including a full solution and award trophies for best of the night.
Come along or with friends for wild night of deception, deceit – and murder!
FRIDAY EVENING: 12 PLACES
SATURDAY EVENING: 12 PLACES
SUNDAY AFTERNOON: 12 PLACES
THE PLOT: Murder Mystery at the Manor
It’s 1922 in the Scottish Highlands. There has been a murder at Dapperton Manor and everyone's a suspect. Will you be able to work out whodunnit? The game will be played in and around the fantastical rooms of Talliston House & Gardens.
FOOD & DRINK: Three-course Dinner
The evening's murder mystery will be split into various parts, and include rounds that take place during an dinner party. Your ticket includes a selection of food options, plus hot & cold drinks. Guests are encouraged to bring other drinks as required for their afternoon or evening.
AFTER THE SHOW: Awards & Prizes!
Once we have discovered whodunnit, they'll be time to relax with fellow guests, plus vote in the awards for Best Costume, Best Acting & Best Detective.
TALLISTON MURDER MYSTERY EVENING
Star in your very own murder mystery at Talliston House & Gardens.
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EVENT INFORMATION
Dates: Friday 19, Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June 2026
Time: Friday 18:30 --- 22:30
Saturday 17:30 --- 21:30
Sunday 13:30 --- 16:30
Venue: Talliston House & Gardens, CM6 1DU
Location: w3w.co/hopping.snail.pursue
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Ticket price of £59.95pp includes: murder mystery whodunnit with three-course buffet. We are not a licensed venue, so we encourage guests to bring wine, beer and soft drinks for the evening as required. The game will be played around the rooms of Talliston House & Gardens.
Other images are to conjure the atmosphere of the game.
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DRESS CODE
This is a costumed event and guests are required to dress the part of their Scottish Highlands character.
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GUEST INFORMATION
No tickets will be issued. Just your name added to the exclusive guest list.
Full details of your character, costume ideas, directions and other instructions will be sent once each afternoon or evening's event is sold out, with final details sent two weeks prior to the event.
No food or large bags/cases may be brought into the house for this event.
Due to the delicate nature of the wooden floors, no high heel or stiletto shoes are to be worn. Costumes should also not include glitter, including shoes.
Unfortunately there is no access for disabled visitors.
For questions or more info, please call 07760 171100 or info@talliston.com.