We organise several events throughout the year and so keep an eye on this page and on our Facebook page for updates about upcoming events! These include our Spring and Autumn Tea Dances, Summer Picnics and booked events.

Summer picnic - Newstead Abbey

Our annual summer picnic will take place again at Newstead Abbey on Sunday 10th August 2025. It is a great opportunity to bring family and friends and to have fun whilst enjoying the beautiful grounds of the Abbey.

Time: 11am start

Please meet at the front of the house for 11am, when we will walk around to our picnic area.

We will have some regency music and so may have a little dance or two, and some lawn games as well.

Whilst it would be lovely to see you in regency costume, they are not a requirement.

As this is a picnic, please bring your own food and something to sit on.

There is a car parking charge, payable at the entry gate. Entry to the house is extra and also payable on the day.

Please note: In the event of wet or extreme weather, the event will NOT go ahead.

Belton House Community Festival - September 2025

We are extremely excited to have been asked back to the Belton House Community Festival again this year. We thoroughly enjoyed it last September and are overjoyed to be able to perform on their stage again in front of an iconic local landmark.

Date: Sunday 16th September 2025

Performance time: TBC

The whole event is FREE ENTRY so do come along and explore the wonderful house and grounds, whilst also enjoying the entertainment and stalls on offer.

Trafalgar Day Tea Dance - Sunday 19th October 2025

We will be hosting our 7th tea dance once again around the anniversary of Trafalgar Day.

More details TBC. (Tickets usually go on sale around September time).

The Eve of Waterloo Ball - Saturday 13th June 2026

To celebrate the incredible 250th anniversary of the Newark Town Hall , Bonnets and Breeches Dance Society are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our very first ball! As the date also coincides with the build up to the Battle of Waterloo we have decided to theme it around the battle and call it 'The Eve of Waterloo Ball'.

Date and time: Saturday 13th June 2026, 7-11pm

Venue: Newark Town Hall, Newark, Notts, NG24 1DU

Attire: Regency / Waterloo military. Flat-soled shoes are required.

Musicians: Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer

Dance callers: Lynne Spicer and Vicky Brown

A hot food buffet will be provided during a break.

The bar will be open to purchase drinks (please do not bring your own).

'Fit for a Ball' will also have a stall open for you to browse and purchase any last minute items you may need for the ball, including fans, watch fobs and reticules.

No previous regency dance experience is necessary as our wonderful callers will walk your through all dances in advance. We will also be releasing the dance list in advance so you can practise them before you arrive!

Ticket will be available from September 1st so keep your eyes peeled!

Cost: £TBC per ticket

T&Cs apply

To enquire about booking us for an event please contact us via email or through the form below: