The Swan at Streatley launches its first Midsummer Strings Garden Party this July

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June 8, 2026

Enjoy an afternoon of live classical music, open-fire dining and riverside views when The Swan at Streatley hosts its first-ever Midsummer Strings Garden Party, followed by an evening jazz performance this July.


Spend a summer afternoon beside the Thames when The Swan at Streatley hosts its inaugural Midsummer Strings Garden Party on Saturday 4 July 2026.

Set across the hotel’s picturesque riverside lawns and gardens in the Berkshire village of Streatley-on-Thames, the event begins at 4pm with a live performance from a string quartet from the Royal Academy of Music. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Nyetimber and seasonal canapés while enjoying views across the river.

Throughout the afternoon, chefs will be serving a selection of dishes cooked over the coals, showcasing local ingredients. Highlights include scallops roasted in their shells, whole grilled Devon monkfish with samphire chimichurri and charred Berkshire lamb with blistered leeks, followed by grilled summer fruits with yoghurt ice cream and miso caramel for dessert.

As evening falls, celebrations move indoors for a live performance from the acclaimed Gabriel Latchin Trio from 8pm until 11pm, with the award-winning pianist widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading jazz talents.

For guests extending their stay, the weekend concludes with a restorative summer sound bath experience in the riverside gardens on Sunday 5 July 2026.

Taking place at The Swan, Streatley-on-Thames, RG8 9HR, tickets cost £15 per person, including a Nyetimber reception and canapés, while VIP garden tables for up to six guests are available for £360.

The string quartet will perform from 4pm until 7pm before the evening jazz session begins.

For more information and to book tickets, visit theswanatstreatley.co.uk/midsummer-strings-at-the-swan.

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