Saturday 19th September 2026

Step Into the Shadows

An Evening of Mystery at Ugbrooke House

Step back in time to September 1935 & be our dinner guest here at Ugbrooke House. The jazz is playing, the wine is flowing, and the elegant estate of Lord Clifford is alive with laughter. But behind the grandeur of it all, a chilling secret lies frozen.

You are cordially invited to “Incident in the Icehouse,” an immersive, interactive murder mystery dinner party where you become the detective.

Due to the huge success of our sell out, Murder on the Dancefloor murder mystery, this exclusive event returns & will be hosted at the spectacular Ugbrooke House in Chudleigh. For this evening, the grand manor transforms into the fictional Caldicot House, allowing you to wander through breathtaking grounds originally designed by Capability Brown.

By joining us, you will be walking the very floorboards of literary history. Ugbrooke House is famously the exact location where a young Agatha Miller first met Archibald Christie at a grand ball on October 12, 1912 – sparking a romance that would ultimately give the world the greatest crime writer of all time, Agatha Christie. There is no more fitting backdrop in England to solve a murder.

The Investigation Details:

  • Venue: Ugbrooke House, Chudleigh, Devon.
  • Ticket Price: £150 per person.
  • 3-course dinner with wine pairings
  • Murder Mystery evening entertainment
  • Limited 40 spaces available

Your Itinerary for the Evening

  • The Arrival: Begin your evening with a crisp glass of sparkling wine as you mingle but keep your wits about you…not everyone is who they seem.
  • The Interruption: As a sumptuous three-course dinner is served, paired perfectly with wines, the glamour is shattered. Detective Chief Inspector Appleby of the Devon Constabulary arrives with grim news. A young woman has been found murdered in the icehouse.
  • The Inquiry: Tensions rise and long-held secrets come to light. Chief Inspector Appleby has narrowed the suspects down to four key persons of interest.
  • The Verdict: All the clues will be laid before you. Will you correctly deduce the killer’s identity before the night is through?

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Venue: Ugbrooke House

Ugbrooke House

Steeped in centuries of history with stunning architecture and landscaping, Ugbrooke has been the Clifford family home for almost 500 years.

The current custodians are The Hon Mr & Mrs Alexander Clifford. Alexander, grew up in the in the house and on the estate, he returned to Ugbrooke to take over the Family Seat in 2015.

Accessibility

  • The evening will take place on the ground floor, which is fully accessible with no steps.
  • Toilets are located on the ground floor.
  • Wheelchair access is available; however, mobility scooters cannot be accommodated inside the house.
  • Overnight guests should note that Ugbrooke House does not have a lift due to its listed status. Access to the first-floor bedrooms is via the main staircase or an alternative exterior route.

For further accessibility inquiries, please contact admin@iacf-uk.org

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