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INTRODUCING HEVENINGHAM HALL’S INAUGURAL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
Heveningham Hall, the 18th Century country estate in Suffolk, has announced plans to host an inaugural Concours d’Elegance on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July in association with auctioneers Bonhams as part of celebrations to mark the Grade I listed Georgian mansion’s 20th annual Country Fair and Capability Brown’s Tercentenary.
The Concours, which will take place in the 5,000 acre estate’s Capability Brown parkland, will play host to 50 spectacular pre and post-war automobiles with trophies available in both these categories.
Commenting on the Concours, Andrew Hall, speaking on behalf of Heveningham Hall, said: “We are inviting exhibitors with particularly rare marques to participate in our first ever show field, which will be set against a backdrop of other attractions including aerobatic displays and vintage aeroplanes landing and taking off throughout the weekend.”
The annual Heveningham Hall Country Fair typically sees around 15,000 visitors descend on the 18th Century Estate and each year the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust distributes all proceeds to the local communities for village and school projects, church repairs and individual cases of need.
A 10km run on Sunday 3rd July also specifically raises money for ‘Get Kids Going’, a national charity that provides disabled children and young people with the opportunity to participate in sport.
For more information about the Concours visit: www.concoursdelegance.org
Further information about the Country Fair, including ticketing, visit: www.countryfair.co.uk
Notes:
Heveningham Hall dates from 1778–80 and incorporates work from an earlier 18th-century building. It was designed by Sir Robert Taylor for Sir Gerald Vanneck, 2nd Baron Huntingfield. The interiors of circa 1781-4 were designed by James Wyatt.
The Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust is a registered charity (number: 1095403)
Since its launch, the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust has raised over £500,000 for charity
Satellite navigation for the event is IP19 0PN.
