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Murder Mystery: Christmas Special

Murder Mystery: Christmas Special

RAW Theatre Productions return by popular demand with their latest Murder Mystery at Shuttleworth House.

Step inside the stunning mansion house and you'll find yourself steeped in mystery, intrigue and murder.

Why not dress up for the ultimate immersive experience?

Tickets include a complimentary arrival drink, two course dinner, crackers and a live immersive theatre experience.

NEW for 2025 - enjoy themed cocktails from the bar!

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Event Details

  • 6 December 2025
  • 19:00 - 22:30
  • FREE arrival drink
  • Includes 2 course dinner
  • Popular event - book before tickets are gone!
  • Over 18s only
Piano. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd

The Plot

It is Christmas Eve 1918; the Armistice was signed last month, hopefully drawing an end to The Great War and bringing peace in our times.

At Rawcliffe Manor, in the beautiful Devonshire hamlet of Melmsmead, Lord Reginald Marchant and Lady Ariadne Marchant are hosting a festive dinner for some friends and family. The manor’s staff have been sent home for the night, to spend Christmas Day with their families (an annual tradition at Rawcliffe) leaving the Manor uncomfortably empty and quiet.

The dinner guests include Mr Roger Lassiter, the Marchants’ lawyer, Mrs Verity Lassiter, Roger’s wife, and Katarina Romanova, a distant cousin to Ariadne, recently arrived to the country from Hungary. 

But peace, privilege and presents are interrupted when a tragic event happens and someone is murdered. It is your job to assist Police Constable Darcy Meltoya uncover their secrets, motives and alibis from the clues, evidence and direct questioning to eventually solve the Murder at Rawcliffe Manor.

Shuttleworth House Entrance Black And White. © The Shuttleworth Trust. Photo Oliver Lloyd

What to expect?

A fully interactive and immersive evening where you will:

…have an opportunity to investigate the murder scene

…be given evidence to review and decipher

…have the opportunity to interrogate each suspect at your table

There can be only one winning team. So it is important to write down as many clues as you can about each suspect and whatever else you uncover.

The team with the most clues will be victorious!

Event Information

Menu & Ordering

Guests will be required to submit allergen and/or dietary requirements no later than 8 weeks prior to the event.

All food provided by our fantastic catering partners.

Included in Ticket Price

Reception drink on arrival

Two course meal served by our fantastic catering partners.

A live Murder Mystery performance

Getting Here

Address:

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, SG18 9EA

Please use Old Warden Village entrance 

Follow signs to Shuttleworth House  – Entrance is in the Front Hall (main door) of the House.

Accommodation

The Garden Suite Accommodation

Offering beautiful views across the parkland and situated just a short walk away from the Collection & Gardens.

Prices starting from £65*

*per single room, per night

The Flat

Our truly unique self-contained apartment within Shuttleworth House boasting beautiful views across Old Warden Park.

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