Murder Mystery | Downturn Abbey

Saturday 4 July 2026, 7pm til late | The Commandery

It is November 1914 and despite the shadow of war hanging over the country a party is being held at Downturn Abbey to mark the birthday of the Dowager Countess Ivy Crawling.

Her son, Lord Cakebole, has invited most of the village to celebrate with the family.

Below stairs the staff are working flat out to make it a night to remember, but this party will be remembered for all the wrong reasons…

Murder Mystery returns to The Commandery’s Great Hall this summer! The perfect venue for a party.

Immerse yourself in the hunt for the murderer as the story unfolds before you. Can you work out who can be trusted and who is the murderer?

Enjoy an evening of fun at The Commandery, one of the most historic places in the city, where you can enjoy the atmospheric Great Hall and gardens by night.

The bar will be open and a two-course meal will help fuel your detective work – with gluten-free and vegan options available.

£49.50, includes two course meal. Booking closes on Wednesday 1 July.

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