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what the guests' say
   Extracts from some guests' thank you letters
…..before we knew better we went on a 'murder Mystery Weekend' and it turned out to be just a jokey murder dinner with overnight accommodation. We were reluctant to try another but as you were the original and the content sounded very different, we thought we'd take a chance. What a difference and what amazing value for money considering the entertainment, food service, fun and murderous activities started at 8.00 on Friday and didn't finish until the summing up at midday on Sunday. It was fantastic and we can't wait for the new plot to start so that we can return.

Chris and Hannah Peratopoullos, Epsom, Surrey
The intricacies of the plot left us both with aching heads (but in a good way!) and bags under the eyes after two late finishes.
The execution of the story was pretty much faultless from where I stood—there were laughs aplenty and the guests were a jolly nice bunch of people (but, of course!) Here's to the next 30 years!

Mr and Mrs Sexton, Crayford, Kent

              what the guests say
Thank you so much for organising and hosting last weekend at Selsdon Park. What a great time we had! You really are a wonder.  How you managed to get round to chat to everyone and make us all feel so special as if we had been friends for ages I do not know how you managed it but you did.  What a gift you have! Everything was really good.  The hotel, food, staff, bedrooms but without you it would not have had the same sense of being part of a very special weekend. Thank you very much and we shall see you again of that I have no doubt!

Ruth McDougall, Hornchurch, Essex
When I was told I was going on a Murder Weekend with my wife's family, I couldn't think of anything worse. I have a natural aversion to amateur dramatics and couldn't think of anything more painful than being around people pretending to be involved in a silly story. Up until Friday, I was dreading the weekend away. I could not have been more wrong. The experience was far from amateur and the chill of the chase was so intoxicating, I loved every minute! I did fear telling everyone how much I loved it because of the expected 'I told you so' comments, but it was seriously good fun. I cannot wait for the next time!

Jamie Douglas, Newbury, Berks
I celebrated my 50th in December and all year I am having little parties for various members of family and friends instead of one big one. I wanted my closest family to experience your Murder Weekends for themselves and I can not describe the joy I got from them enjoying it as much as they did and the whole thing for me was a huge success.

John Marshall, Bournemouth, Dorset
We had such a great time and spent most of it laughing (warped sense of humour). My husband said that it was the most memorable anniversary we have ever had. That was quite something considering we have spent it in Antigua, Cuba and Mexico amongst others!

Terry & Lynn Plimmer, Rickmansworth, Herts

My husband and I have just come home from our first 'Original Murder Weekend" at Dorking. We are both quite cynical and picky but can find nothing but praise for the brilliant weekend we have enjoyed. We found the venue, plot, clues, games, food and cast to be perfect. We have had so much fun and entertainment, and absolutely everyone, of all ages, on our weekend said the same. If anyone is thinking of booking ……….. Don't hesitate ………… it's fabulous.

Mr and Mrs Hollis, Kenley, Surrey

          what the guests say

Just wanted to drop you an email this morning to thank you for a fantastic weekend.  It was my second murder mystery weekend but the first was not with your company - the difference was incredible! 
This time around, I found myself fully submerged in the plot.  So much so, I have to admit that - particularly after a few glasses of wine I was confusing it with reality! As you can imagine this was much to my friends' amusement, but I hope you would see it as a very strong team of actors!! The more I got chatting to the actors the more I believed in them.  The whole programme over the weekend was engineered to perfection, a full schedule and also time to relax and have a weekend away from it all. You put it perfectly when you said we'd "been in a bubble" all weekend.  I have 2 young children and a very hectic life.  This was pure escapism! 
Anyhow - you've clearly been doing it a long time and it is a very professional outfit. Well done. Thank you.  

Kate Chaffey, Bishops Stortford, Herts
We have had a bit of a sad 6 weeks or so, having lost a very dear friend and one or two other personal family problems, to come away for such a lovely weekend was just the tonic that we needed. I don’t think we have laughed so much, it was so good.

- Mr B Fray, Minster Sheerness, Kent -

 

I just thought I’d drop you a line to thank you one more time for the brilliance of your plot last weekend. To say I loved it would be an understatement … I knew it was going to be fun but I hadn’t dared guess quite how much fun! You and your team did a brilliant job. I haven’t stopped talking about it!

- Dr G Sik, Epsom, Surrey -

We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful Murder Weekend at Old Windsor. A Murder mystery may not be the obvious choice for a hen weekend but
boy did we have fun!


- Beth Woodger, Woking, Surrey -
This is our first Murder Weekend and it’s been fabulous. Great price and great entertainment value. It was so well organised and much much better than anticipated!!

- Mrs K Masters, Ormskirk, Lancs -
Words are never good enough when one tries to describe feelings, but we had the most wonderful time. You have a very talented crew but I think what made the event so special was their passion, enthusiasm and their obvious enjoyment. How else could they put so much into bringing your incredible creation to life.

- Mr G Gregory, Waltham Abbey, Essex -
We have just got back from another of your fantastic Murder Weekends. As always, the plot was fiendishly intricate and littered with ‘red herrings’ but amazingly I did manage to unravel the relevant pieces of information and avoid the clever traps to end up with the right solution.

- Mrs O. Marlborough, Basildon, Essex -