You are invited to celebrate
Neha & Ferish
a hundred years of living, and no signs of slowing
For a gloriously unruly weekend in a proper English manor.
A note from your hosts
Fifty each.
Better together.
We can't wait to bring everyone together for a gloriously unruly weekend in a proper English manor. Get yourself to Midhurst, come with an appetite, and let's celebrate a hundred years of living — with no signs of slowing.
With love, Neha & Ferish
Friday evening
Golden hour
to last call
Fiesta by sunset, sultry by midnight.
Saturday daytime
Sporty Spice,
countryside edition
Comfortable. Capable. Camera-ready.
Saturday evening
Into
the woods
The big one. Dress for a fairytale.
Sunday morning
Recovery
Shades and Bloody Marys.
What happens next
Very little, for now.
Everything that fills those three days stays sealed until the morning of Friday the 25th. Until then: get yourself to Midhurst, pack for all three chapters, and come with an appetite.
25–27th September 2026
The Weekend
The Seal Stays On
What we can tell you is where to be and roughly when. But for the actual plan — this page will only be refreshed at 8:00am on Friday, September 25 with more details.
Friday
Arrive from 3:00pm
Rooms ready from 4:00pm
Surprise Activity 5:30pm SHARP
You don't want to be late — it's going to get hot right on time.
Saturday
Breakfast from 7:30am
Out and about from 10:30am
Champagne and canapés at 6:00pm
A full day, mostly outdoors, entirely undisclosed. Wear the daytime kit and keep the afternoon free.
Sunday
Brunch from 9:00am
Checkout / bus departs at noon
A slow finish, and then the bus goes. Don't book a train before early afternoon.
The house
Cowdray
A Tudor estate in West Sussex parkland, with the ruins of the old house on one side and the South Downs on the other. Everyone stays on site. Rooms are allocated, and you'll find yours when you arrive.
What to bring
Three outfits and one good pair of trainers
Friday evening, Saturday daytime, Saturday evening. Plus something easy for Sunday, a warm layer for late nights outdoors, and shoes you can genuinely walk in. September in the countryside does as it pleases.
A weekend at Cowdray Park
Dress Code
Three chapters, three entirely different briefs.
Friday evening
Golden hour to last call
Friday is a slow build — sun-soaked and sparkling at the start, smoky and after-hours by the end. Dress for both.
Think cocktail party energy: vibrant colours, playful prints, a swishy dress, linen tailoring, a crisp shirt with the top button undone. A pop of red, a flash of turquoise, embroidery, a great pair of earrings. The kind of outfit that looks at home with a salt-rimmed glass in hand and equally at home draped across a velvet sofa three hours later.
Layers are smart (English countryside, September, you know the drill), and we'd gently steer you away from sky-high stilettos and anything precious that can't handle a little grass, gravel, or surprise.
Fiesta by sunset, sultry by midnight.
Saturday daytime
Sporty Spice, countryside edition
Comfortable. Capable. Camera-ready.
Athleisure-meets-style is the brief: trainers, leggings or shorts that mean business, a tee or polo you don't mind getting a bit lived-in. Bring a cute layer for later — you'll want to look like you won even if you didn't.
Don't forget to pack a bathing suit if you are keen to have a dip in the indoor (or outdoor) pools after the morning activities.
Dress like you're being papped leaving a Pilates class, but could absolutely sprint, crawl, or out-think a stranger if required.
Saturday evening
Into the woods
The big one. Dress for a fairytale.
Floor-skimming gowns or elevated cocktail attire — think romantic florals, soft silks, moody jewel tones, embroidery, a little sparkle through the leaves. For the gents, tailoring with personality. A velvet jacket. A bold lapel. A tie that has a point of view. Dark suits very welcome.
Comfortable shoes strongly encouraged — there may be a bit of walking, and we have plans for you on a dance floor later.
The guest list
The Players
In the last 50 years, we have collected some very special people along the way — here is a little background on who will be at the celebrations (appearing in alphabetical order).
Midhurst, West Sussex
Getting There
Cowdray Park, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29 0AQ
Boarding the party bus
You have reserved your seat, so now sit back and relax. The bus departs at 2:30 sharp from South Kensington — Cromwell Road, opposite the Natural History Museum. We will be at the property waiting to greet you.
Any delays, or trouble finding the bus? Anna is your point of contact at South Kensington from 14:00 on the day — +44 7774 752430.
By car
Around 1 hour 45 from central London, an hour from Guildford, 40 minutes from Chichester. There is parking on the estate and you can leave the car all weekend.
By train
Haslemere is the nearest station, roughly 55 minutes from London Waterloo, then a 20 minute taxi. Book the taxi before you board — they run out on Friday evenings.
Your turn
Over to You
Two things we'd like from you before the weekend, neither of them urgent.
Leave a note
A message for Neha and Ferish, a memory, a warning, or something you'd rather say in writing than out loud after the third cocktail.
Request a song
One song you want to hear at some point over the weekend. Choose the one that will get you off your chair, not the one that makes you look sophisticated.
Before you ask
Questions?
Some of these have answers. Most of them don't.
Will I survive this weekend?
Depends on how seriously you have been training. Expect to be uncomfortable but proud of yourself by the end of the weekend.
What's my team?
Check The Players. You were assigned, not consulted, and there is no appeals process.
Is everyone staying at the house?
Yes. Every couple has a room on the estate, and you'll find your allocation when you arrive.
How dressed up is Saturday night, really?
It's really up to you — we are just excited for you to be there. Just please remember to dress for the weather, and suitable shoes for a possibly wet walk.
What are we doing on Saturday daytime?
Outside, on your feet, for a good few hours. That is as much as you're getting. Wear the trainers.
What if I hate surprises?
Then next weekend will be character building. You are welcome.
Midhurst, West Sussex
The Forecast
Updated hourly, straight from the models. September in the South Downs is nobody's servant, so treat anything more than a few days out as a strong hint rather than a promise.
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