Celebrate Summer with a Gourmet BBQ here at Rose Castle

Join us on Sunday, 25th August, for a gourmet BBQ on the Bishops Lawn with live music, lawn games and even a cocktail or two.

Why not round off the evening with an optional overnight stay in one of our luxury bedrooms with a full breakfast?

Summer BBQ - Sunday 25th August 2024

Ticket price - £50 per person

Live Music on the Bishops Lawn

Arrival - From 2.00pm

BBQ served - 5.00pm

Event ends - 9.00pm

Enjoy a gourmet BBQ prepared by our chef, wander our beautiful grounds and play a game or two, then relax with a drink from the bar.

BBQ Menu

Buffet

Wild Boar and Apple Burgers

Beef Burgers

Cumberland Sausages

Chicken Drumsticks

Miso marinated Hanger Steak

Scotch Salmon

Sweet Chilli Tofu

Roasted Sweetcorn

Rose Castle Garden Oregano and Greek Yoghurt Lamb Cutlets

Salads

Caraway Roasted Vegetable

Broccoli Slaw

Quinoa and Lemon Salad

Pearl Barley and Beetroot

Dessert

Apple Crumble

Eton Mess

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

Optional Overnight Stay - Sunday 25th August / Monday 26th August

Continue the party with an overnight stay in one of our opulent bedrooms in the castle:

£450 per Double Room - 13 double (or twin) rooms in the castle, each with ensuite bathroom

£225 per Single Room - 2 single rooms in the castle, each with own private bathroom close by

State Drawing Room & State Dining Room

Our bar will remain open so you can continue to enjoy the summer evening or enjoy a nightcap or two in our State Drawing Room. A full cooked and continental breakfast will be served the following morning in our State Dining Room.

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Enjoy Our Grounds

After your Afternoon Tea, why not take a stroll around our beautiful gardens and take in the fresh spring air? Explore the Bishop's Lawn, our walled Pettinger's Garden, with its fell views, and our Apothecary's Garden. Amble through the sunny orchard, home to a variety of apples, pears, damsons, greengages and plums, including Cumbria’s own Keswick Codlin apple.

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Accessibility: There is disabled access to all ground floor and first floor areas of the castle, including the State Dining Room. Our grassed areas are not wheelchair-friendly but there are pathways around the gardens that are suitable for wheelchair users.

Dogs: Dogs are not permitted inside Rose Castle or on the grounds, for this event.

Parking: There is plenty of free parking space available within the castle grounds.

Bar: Our bar will be open for the purchase of wine, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, teas and coffees. Please note that we can only accept card payments.

Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the castle and will be available for general use.