British Flair with Country Fair at Gut Basthorst
British lifestyle festival with open-air Proms concert and Highland Games
About British Flair Basthorst
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Gut Basthorst — An Estate for Major Events
Gut Basthorst is located in the municipality of Basthorst in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, approx. 30 km east of Hamburg, in the hilly terminal moraine landscape on the Elbe river. The estate has been established for major events for years — the annual British Flair is one of the highlights of the season.
The British Flair Concept
Three days dedicated to British lifestyle: English furniture, outdoor fashion, vintage cars and British classics, single malt whiskies and British delicacies, garden and home decoration. Exhibitors from Germany and Great Britain bring their stalls to the estate grounds. In between, performances: bagpipe music, Highland Games with competitions, Jack Russell Terrier races, Scottish and Irish dance performances, wellie throwing. The MacHarbard Clan camp (a living history troupe) and appearances by the character Paddington Bear are also part of the family component.
The Open Air Proms Concert
The highlight on Saturday evening (7:30 PM) is the 'British Flair Open Air Proms Concert' — in the style of the famous Last Night of the Proms at London's Royal Albert Hall, but outdoors at the estate. The Hamburg Festival Orchestra plays under the direction of Russell N. Harris; soloists for 2026 are Richard Morrison (baritone) and Ian Mardon (violin). The audience brings picnic blankets and enjoys the concert under the open sky — just as British as the Last Night in Hyde Park.
Equestrian Day on Sunday
On Sunday, the program focuses on horses and ponies in cooperation with Tewdwr Pony Stud, with demonstrations, show classes, and specialized programming — a complete day of equestrian activities embedded within the lifestyle festival.
British Flair Basthorst — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition combines the proven format with the Saturday evening concert highlight. The Hamburg Festival Orchestra, under Russell N. Harris, brings the atmosphere of the Last Night of the Proms to the open air — with soloists Richard Morrison and Ian Mardon.
Programme British Flair Basthorst 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026 — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Exhibitor stalls, vintage cars, lifestyle shopping
- Bagpipe music and Scottish dances on the estate grounds
- British delicacies, whisky tastings
Saturday, September 5, 2026 — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM + Concert Evening
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM — Full day program with Highland Games, Jack Russell Terrier races, Scottish and Irish dance performances, MacHarbard Clan Encampment, wellie throwing, Paddington Bear appearances
- 7:30 PM — British Flair Open Air Proms Concert with the Hamburg Festival Orchestra, conducted by Russell N. Harris, soloists Richard Morrison (baritone) and Ian Mardon (violin)
Sunday, September 6, 2026 — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM)
- Equestrian Day with Tewdwr Pony Stud: horse and pony demonstrations, show classes
- Continuation of the lifestyle program with exhibitors and live performances
Highlights British Flair Basthorst 2026
- Open Air Proms Concert on Saturday evening with Hamburg Festival Orchestra
- Highland Games and Scottish dances
- Equestrian Day on Sunday
- British Lifestyle: fashion, furniture, whisky, vintage cars
Prices British Flair Basthorst 2026
Tickets via the official website. Day tickets and festival passes. Children and guests in kilts receive discounts. Family packages for Saturday and Sunday. Specific prices will be announced by the organizer shortly.
Practical information — British Flair Basthorst
Getting There
By car via the A24 (exit Talkau or Schwarzenbek), then L208 to Basthorst. By train to Schwarzenbek (RE 1 Hamburg–Rostock), then by bus or taxi (approx. 6 km).
Tickets
Tickets are recommended online via the official website — day tickets and festival passes are available. Children and guests in kilts receive discounts, family packages for Saturday and Sunday.
Opening Hours
Friday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM). Proms Concert Saturday 7:30 PM.
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Where it takes place British Flair Basthorst
Gut Basthorst
Auf dem Gut 3, 21493 Basthorst