Singing with Nightingales
April and May 2027 • 7pm-1am
Sussex
For just seven weeks each spring, Nightingales return to southern England and fill the night air with the most extraordinary song. Each evening, a different musician steps into the dark woodland to duet with them.
Will you be there to experience a connection to nature like no other?
Our campfire awaits.
Refundable until 1 Feb 2027 • From £125
"The most magical event you will ever attend.
Feel the true communion between nature and music.”
What happens on the night?
The evening begins around a fire with food, drink, and music – a gradual unwinding into the night. When the time comes, we’ll walk in silence into the darkness, no torches, no artificial light, until the woodland opens around you and the Nightingale begins to sing. What happens between that bird and the musician beside you is unrepeatable. It has never sounded quite like this before, and it never will again.
5:30 pm - Campsite opens
6:45 pm - All guests check in
7:00 pm - Campfire opens & welcome drinks
7:30 pm - Introduction and briefing
7:45 pm - Evening chorus and nature walk
8:20 pm - Dinner and drinks served
9:15 pm - Fireside songs and stories
10:45 pm - Nightingale walk begins
1:00 am - Return to cars and camping
What’s included
The evening includes musical performances by the campfire, a guided evening chorus walk, a two-course vegan dinner with hot and cold drinks, post-dinner tales and folklore, culminating in the now-famous finale: a silent walk in the dark to hear our signature human-avian musical collaboration under the stars.
“Hearing the song of the Nightingale alongside the musicians’ voices and instruments was exquisite. To be surrounded by so many appreciative souls huddling together was heartwarming.”
— Miriam, UK, attended May 2026
HOW EARLY BIRDS WORK
The 2027 season will run from early April to late May, Thursdays through Sundays. Every year, guests who wait for the general sale risk missing out on the date they want most. Early Bird tickets are how returning guests (and first-timers who plan ahead) make sure that doesn't happen.
Here's how it works:
Buy now: secure an Early Bird place for £125 per person – your deposit for a night you won’t forget
First pick in Autumn 2026: when the full 2027 programme is announced, you get a week-long priority window to choose your preferred date and pay the difference. Some events will be covered in full; most will require a small top-up (typically £10-£30 per ticket, with more for Extended or Special events).
Book your night: select your date, add camping and parking if you'd like them, and you're confirmed!
Early Bird places are limited. Once they're gone, you'll be in the general queue in Autumn 2026.
From £125 • Refundable until 1 Feb 2027
“If you are a lover of nature, go, and you will find that love deepened. If you are not a lover of nature, go, and you will come away with that love, and it will burn brighter than you thought possible, and lead you into places more beautiful than you knew existed.”
— Max, UK, attended April 2026Is this experience for you?
The walk into the woodland happens in near-darkness, over uneven terrain – up to an hour of walking and without artificial light. Come prepared for the British spring in all its moods.
Our team provides a full safety briefing before we set out, and we're here to assist throughout the evening. If anyone in your group has mobility or access requirements, please get in touch before booking. We're happy to talk through what the evening will look like for you. More detail is on our Accessibility & Welfare page.
What to wear: warm layers (wool preferred), waterproof and sturdy footwear, and clothing that doesn't rustle…silence is part of the experience.
Camping & Staying Over
Our Sussex site offers overnight camping on the land within the farm and by the woods. It’s the perfect way to allow the power of the night to settle in you before returning to indoor living.
You can hire one of our boutique bell tents (limited number available), bring your own tent, or park a campervan onsite. Breakfast is included for all campers.
Please visit the Camping & Where to Stay page for full information.
Early Bird FAQs
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When we announce the full Singing With Nightingales 2027 programme later this year, Early Bird ticket holders will have a week-long priority window to choose their preferred date before tickets become available to the general public. Nights sell quickly – particularly dates with musicians who attract high demand. Early Birds are how you make sure you don't miss out.
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Singing With Nightingales runs from mid-April to late May each year, with events taking place Thursdays through Sundays. Specific dates will be announced when the general sale opens in Autumn 2026.
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Yes. Early Bird tickets can be refunded until 1 February 2027, with a £15 administration fee per booking. Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 10 working days. If you can't attend any available dates, you may also transfer your ticket to someone else.
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No – parking and camping are available to add during your priority booking window in Autumn 2026. See the Camping page for full details.
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In the checkout window, click "Do you have a promo code?" and enter your promo code. Please note that codes are case-sensitive and time-limited.
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Our Bursary Programme offers discounted tickets to those who would face financial hardship paying full price. Applications open when general tickets go on sale in Autumn 2026. A dedicated allocation is reserved for bursary applicants — you won't miss out by waiting.
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Absolutely! You can add a donation at checkout. Even small amounts help us expand accessibility and grow our bursary programme.
For more general FAQs, please see the FAQ page.
Your night in the woods is waiting
Each event is different. Each musician is different. Each Nightingale performance is unrepeatable.
The 2027 season runs April–May. Don’t miss out.
Refundable until 1 Feb 2027 • Limited places