Events

Gardens from 10:00am
Food & Bar from 1:30pm
Music from 2:30pmEnjoy an afternoon exploring the gardens followed by live music in beautiful surroundings!

With two lead vocalists in the shape of Keith Porter and Jamie Cook, harmonies were always going to be front and centre in The Jackson Line, who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana. Storytelling, harmonies and guitars are at the heart of what they do. The band are comfortable with the tag of ‘modern country’, but with each member bringing a wide range of differing influences to the table they create songs which capture the essence of country while allowing their other influences to shine through.

In the summer of 2022, the band were invited to Winnipeg, Canada to work with Juno Award-winning producer Murray Pulver on their second collection of songs. “Our first EP was self-produced, and on reflection we focused too much on making it sound like a country record,” explains Keith. “This time around we set out to discover who we are as a band.” Shade of the Pines featured on Apple Music’s ‘Today’s Country’ editorial playlists, while follow-up singles California and Gonna Get To You both received airplay on a host of radio stations including CountryLine and Absolute Country.

The band released music throughout 2023, alongside performances at the Black Deer Festival, Nashville Meets London. They began 2024 with a sold out show at The Green Note, and will be appearing at American Speedfest in June 2024.

Bring a chair, blanket, enjoy a picnic or take advantage of our house bar and street food.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO LICENCING ONLY ALCOHOL PURCHASED FROM THE HELMINGHAM GARDEN BAR CAN BE CONSUMED ONSITE.

Advance admission prices including entry into the grade 1 listed gardens – Adults £10 Child (5-15 years old) £5 Under 5’s FREE.
On the day prices – Adults £12, Child (5-15 years old) £6.00, Under 5’s FREE. Discount Vouchers and Historic House Memberships are not valid on event days.

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome!