The Warner Players

So, who are the Players!? The Players are a team of dedicated and talented actors who are ready to bring the past to life with a series of historical vignettes, plays and interactive performaces.

Here are some of the things you can expect from The Players at Littlecote House, Thorseby Hall, Nidd Hall and Holme Lacy House.

History Tour

Come on a journey through our houses and learn tales of battles, trails, murder and seduction. Learn the fascinating history of who lived here many years ago!

Be prepared for the unexpected!

History Tours are available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel

Littlecote House Hotel

Strolling Characters

Look out for the costumed charactors, who will bring the history of the estate to life. Feel free to chat to any of the varied selection of ancestors who have lived here in times past.. we think you will be fasinated.

Strolling Charactors are available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel
Nidd Hall Hotel

Littlecote House Hotel
Thoresby Hall Hotel

Murder Mystery

You couldn't make it up!

A dastardly murder is on the cards, but can you help the inspector in this interactive, amusing and baffling Murder Mystery and guess who the murderer is?

Murder Mystery is available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel
Nidd Hall Hotel

Thoresby Hall Hotel

Ghost Walks

With Littlecote House being the 3rd most haunted house in Britain, things really do go bump in the night! Creep through the gardens or the old houses at night listening to tales of the unexplained.

An experience that will last a lifetime... or perhaps beyond!

Ghost Tours are available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel
Nidd Hall Hotel

Littlecote House Hotel
Thoresby Hall Hotel

Play For Today

Each midweek and some weekends the Warner Players will perform a play in the late lounge. Come and enjoy the plays with a hot drink or even your favourite tipple!

Play for Today is available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel
Nidd Hall Hotel

Littlecote House Hotel
Thoresby Hall Hotel

Food through the Ages

How did we manage in times gone by?

Join our modern presenter and then meet the housekeeper from hundreds of years ago as she reveals her culinary secrets.

Beer for breakfast in Elizabethan period (the water was to dangerous!!!) Game and unusual vegetables, spices and herbs we wouldn't think of putting together.

Food through the ages is available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel

Thoresby Hall Hotel

Vignettes

During your stay why not learn more about the history by enjoying a Vignette performance?

Learn about the history of the house and the characters that once lived there in these short inpromptu plays, which can be seen throughout the day in many areas of the house!

Vignettes are available at:

Holme Lacy House Hotel
Nidd Hall Hotel

Littlecote House Hotel
Thoresby Hall Hotel

Featuring "Fortissimo"

Meaning to perform strongly and the name of the touring cabaret team which will visit Thoresby Hall Hotel and Nidd Hall Hotel 3 times a week. Some of their show titles include: