After last year’s Musical Picnic at Pevensey Castle, we were besieged with requests to do it again in 2025! This year’s Picnic at Pevensey featured popular medieval instrument ensemble Faronel, including multi-instrumentalist Michael Withers, local cellist Rachel Firmager and the remarkable Sussex sisters Gigi and Kitty Casey, both of whom are making their names in the world of singing.

We were sold out! Everyone brought their own picnic to enjoy in the glorious grounds and the sun was shining on us. The audience explored the castle and its rich history and enjoyed three short concerts in the East Tower, the Second World War Room and the dungeon!

A fanfare from the battlements played by Faronel heralded the beginning of each recital.