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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was already a qualified doctor, intrepid

traveller, and well-known writer when he decided to buy a plot of

land in Hindhead in the autumn of 1895. He hoped that the

splendid air in the Surrey Hills would be beneficial for his wife

Louise, who had tuberculosis. While the house was being built

they rented Grayswood Beeches in Haslemere and stayed at

Moorlands Hotel in Hindhead. Arthur, Louise and their children,

Mary and Kingsley, finally moved into their new home,

Undershaw, in autumn 1897.

Undershaw was, he said, 'a considerable mansion planned upon a

large scale'. Its elevated location made it feel like 'living in an

entirely new country'. Louise's health improved and Arthur Conan

Doyle's life there was active, productive and highly

enjoyable. They hosted a lavish fancy dress Ball at the Beacon

Hotel to celebrate Christmas 1898. He took an enthusiastic part in

the lively artistic, scientific and sporting community around

Hindhead. He played cricket for Haslemere and other local clubs,

rode with the Chiddingfold Hunt, played golf at Hindhead and

started a football and a rifle club at Undershaw. He gave talks at

the Grayshott Institute and the Haslemere Microscope and Natural

History Society. In 1902 he was knighted and appointed Deputy

Lord Lieutenant of Surrey. He drove one of the first cars in the

neighbourhood and was fined for speeding.

He continued his prolific writing career; most famously

publishing The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Return of

Sherlock Holmes. He often used the local 'heath covered

countryside with the glowing clumps of flowering gorse' as a

backdrop to his stories, as in 'The Adventure of the Solitary

Cyclist', and Sir Nigel is part based at Tilford.

Louise Doyle died in 1906 and is buried at St Luke's Church,

Grayshott. Also buried there are his son, Kingsley, and his mother,

Mary Doyle. After his marriage to Jean Leckie in 1907 Arthur

Conan Doyle moved to Crowborough, where he died in 1930.

At Hindhead, he said, 'what with work, cricket and hunting, I had

some pleasant years.'

SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLEIN THE HINDHEAD AREA

BOOKING FORM

Sherlock Holmes ... The Last Act

Saturday Morning with Andrew Lane*

Guided Walk with John Owen Smith

Conan Doyle and Haslemere with Andrew Lycett

The Hound of the Baskervilles with Alistair Duncan

Murder Mystery Evening with the Irregular Special Players

Conan Doyle & Music with Catherine Cooke

Baker Street Banquet

The weekend package includes entry

to all events* including 2 nights B&B at The Georgian Hotel

Full package single £249pp

Full package Double based on 2 people sharing £199pp

Full package of tickets* (no accommodation)

WEEKEND PACKAGE

£35

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£35

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£35

£249pp

£199pp

£120pp

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Please make cheques payable to HASLEMERE HALL, post booking form and cheque to

Haslemere Hall,Bridge Road,Haslemere,

SurreyGU27 2AS

www.haslemerehall.com +44 (0) 1428 661 793

* This event is not included in the weekend or ticket package

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FRIDAY 15 JUNE

SATURDAY 16 JUNE

7.00-10.15pm 'Sherlock Holmes...The Last Act'

Our weekend starts at the Georgian House Hotel with a welcome reception and dinner. This will be followed by a performance from

renowned Sherlock Holmes actor Roger Llewellyn.£35

9.30-11.00amLocal historian John Owen Smith will lead a walk around

Hindhead, leaving from the Punch Bowl Hotel. FREE - Donations to Haslemere Museum welcome.

11.00am-1.00pm

Andrew Lane, author of the popular Young Sherlock Holmes series, will give a presentation at Haslemere Educational Museum,

followed by a book signing session. £5

11.30am-12.30pm

'Arthur Conan Doyle and the Local Adventures of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey'

Andrew Lycett, author of the acclaimed biography, 'Conan Doyle: The Man who created Sherlock Holmes', will talk about

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his connections with our local area. This event will take place at the Haslemere Town Hall.

£10

2.00-4.30pm'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

Alistair Duncan is the author of a number of biographies of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and books on film adaptations of his work. He will introduce this showing of the Hammer Horror

version of Conan Doyle's famous story, written while he lived at Undershaw in Hindhead. This event will take place at

the Haslemere Hall. £7

7.00-11.00pm

Our Saturday finishes back at the Georgian House Hotel with a three-course dinner and Murder Mystery Evening with the

Irregular Special Players.£35

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SUNDAY 17 JUNE

10.00am-12.00noon'Vague Memories in our Souls'

Conan Doyle and Music. Sunday starts at the Hindhead Music Centre with a talk by Catherine Cooke, the curator of the Sherlock Holmes Collection. Catherine will explore the part music played

in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life and works. After coffee and cakes, this will be followed by the singing of some of Conan Doyle's

ballads.£10

1.00-3.00pm'Baker Street Banquet'

Our weekend celebrations conclude at The Fox and Pelican, Grayshott, one of Conan Doyle's haunts, with Sunday Lunch in

the company of Roger Johnson and friends. £35

EXHIBITIONS, TRAILS AND QUIZZES

Throughout the weekend the Haslemere Educational Museum will

host an exhibition entitled A Locality of 'Special Distinction'

- Arthur Conan Doyle and his Neighbours. You can also visit the

museum to take part in a variety of children's trails and quizzes.

for more information visit

www.haslemere.com/conandoyle

TO BOOKPlease Contact the Box Office of the Haslemere Hall,

HASLEMERE HALL Bridge RoadHaslemere,

Surrey, GU27 2AS

TEL 01428 661793www.haslemerehall.com

Alternatively please complete the form and send with a cheque made out to Haslemere Hall and a stamped self-addressed

envelope, to the address above.

01428 645425 haslemerevisitor@haslemere.com

www.haslemere.com/vic

THE WEEKEND AS A PACKAGE

Haslemere is a historic market town set within the glorious

Surrey Hills.

Due to its fast train service and proximity to the A3

it is a fabulous base from which to explore London or the

South Coast or the perfect place for a relaxing day out in the

country.

Whilst every care has been taken in organising this weekend, Haslemere Events, its

organisers and sponsors accept no responsibility for changes to the programme, venues,

guest performers or speakers. Terms and conditions apply. Please note that we do not

accept any responsibility for any injury, illness, death, loss, damage, expense cost or other

sum or claim of any description whatsoever or however so arising. For your own

protection, you should see that you are adequately insured.

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With such a full itinerary, why not relax at the Georgian House

Hotel for the weekend?

Offering both a swimming pool and spa facilities, the Georgian is

also featuring as a central venue for the weekend.

If you choose the weekend package, all events * listed inside this

leaflet are included in the price.

For further information on this or an alternative hotel and B & B

accommodation, please contact The Haslemere Visitor and Local

Information Centre

or visit

www.haslemere.com/conandoyle