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The Gore
London, United Kingdom
superior
Originally built as a serviced residence for visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition under the patronage of Prince Albert, this historic property was later founded as a hotel in 1892. Situated on Queen’s Gate 3 minutes’ walk from the Royal Albert Hall, the interiors hark back to its’ Victorian past with an atmospheric wood panelled bar and 50 individually designed rooms and suites complete with antique furniture and ornate beds. At 190 Queen’s Gate restaurant Head Chef Frederick Forster serves modern English cuisine and also offers two or three-course pre-theatre menus. A refined Afternoon Tea and a traditional Sunday lunch are also available.
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Cameron House
Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
superior
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Trossachs National Park, on the edge of the Highlands, Cameron House looks out across the majestic Loch Lomond.
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Gleneagles
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
deluxe
Opened in 1924, Gleneagles has been a landmark destination for almost a century with its unique combination of superb service, luxurious accommodation and outstanding facilities.
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Balmoral
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Located on Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh, The Balmoral is perfectly located for exploring the Old Town’s charming streets, the museums and art galleries of the New Town, and Edinburgh Castle, and just moments from the city’s main shopping areas and Waverley station, for trains from the south.
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One Aldwych
London, United Kingdom
superior
In the heart of London’s Covent Garden, One Aldwych is the perfect base for those wishing to visit the Royal Opera House, English National Opera or one of the many theatres close by.
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The Gore
London, United Kingdom
superior
Originally built as a serviced residence for visitors to the 1851 Great Exhibition under the patronage of Prince Albert, this historic property was later founded as a hotel in 1892.
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St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection
London, United Kingdom
superior
This landmark building originally opened its doors in 1873 as The Midland Grand. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, and taking inspiration from the Palace of Westminster, it was to be a spectacular monument to Midland Railways.
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Brown's
London, United Kingdom
deluxe
Located in the heart of Mayfair, this stylish hotel has quickly established itself as one of London’s great properties. Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi have personally masterminded the restoration project – Brown’s now epitomises all that is great about classic English design, combined with charm, outstanding service and warm hospitality.
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The Grand Hotel
London, United Kingdom
Located on the promenade with magnificent views of the English Channel, the 'White Palace' was once a popular destination for Victorians seeking the health benefits of the bracing sea air. Famous former guests include Winston Churchill and Claude Debussy, who corrected the score of his masterpiece, <em>La mer</em>, while in residence.
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100 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
deluxe
With an enviable location on Princes Street and direct views to Edinburgh Castle, this new boutique hotel is housed within the former headquarters of the Royal Overseas League.
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Sunborn Yacht Hotel
Gibraltar, United Kingdom
superior
A 142-metre luxury cruise liner, this unique hotel arrived in Gibraltar in July 2014 from Malaysia where she was built. This is Gibraltar’s only 5 star hotel and is located in the vibrant Ocean Village area just a short walk from the old town.
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Roman Britain - Walking Hadrian's Wall
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans on this immersive walking tour along Hadrian’s Wall, one of Britain’s most iconic, ancient landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6 nights price from £2349 per person
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Seminars
Kirker Tour Leader
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Walking in prehistoric England
Immerse yourself in the early human periods of the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age on this gentle walking tour.
4 nights price from £1790 per person
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Emily Wilson and Tour Manager
Sightseeing
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Kirker Music Festival in Suffolk
The elegant Hintlesham Hall, in a charming village just outside Ipswich, hosts Kirker favourites the Karski Quartet, violist and composer Simon Rowland-Jones, and saxophonist Huw Wiggin and harpist Oliver Wass, who will perform together in a wonderful duo “that works real magic” according to Robert Hugill.
4 nights price from £2176 per person
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Concerts
Sightseeing
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The Kirker Jazz Festival in Alfriston with the Joe Stilgoe Trio
Singer, pianist and songwriter, Joe Stilgoe brings his uniquely entertaining style of performance to three private concerts held at the Old Methodist Chapel in Alfriston, East Sussex.
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Tour Leader
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Gardens and Galleries of Cornwall
Cornwall’s unique microclimate makes it the perfect destination for a spring escape, and the warmth combined with the special quality of the light here has – much like the French Riviera – long attracted both artists and horticult...
4 nights price from £1894 per person
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Garden Expert
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The Grange Festival
Join us for our annual midsummer visit to The Grange Festival held in the heart of Hampshire, at one of the country’s most magnificent neo-classical houses, Grange Park.
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The Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton
The elegant Derbyshire spa town of Buxton will host the 32nd edition of its acclaimed festival which celebrates the works of this great English operatic partnership. Productions by international companies of many of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-loved works are presented in Frank Matcham’s stunning opera house.
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Tour Leader
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Autumn at Glyndebourne staying at The Star, Alfriston
The annual Autumn Season at Glyndebourne features a lineup of classic operas and classical showpieces. The 2026 Autumn Season showcases mainstage performances in their world-class auditorium of revivals of two beloved comedies, fresh from Glyndebourne Festival 2025 – Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
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Three dinners
Talks
Tickets
+3
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The North Norfolk Music Festival
The North Norfolk Music Festival is firmly established as one of the country’s leading chamber music festivals. It’s twenty years since Barry Cheeseman and Simon Rowland-Jones, both well known to Kirker clients, held the first concert in the north Norfolk village of South Creake, five miles from the coast.
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Three Dinners
One Lunch
Concert Tickets
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Canals and the Industrial Revolution
With a network which once extended more than 150 miles, the Birmingham Canal Navigations could have rightly claimed a greater number of canals than Venice.
6 nights price from £2372 per person
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Boat Cruises
Sightseeing
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