A Big Day Out Whodunnit

A Kerr-Fuffell family member has snuffed it. But was it foul play? Join paraplanner sleuths to sift for clues and crack the case. You’re invited to a Big Day Out with a difference. Because we’d love you to gather with paraplanners from across the UK at West Horsley Place in Surrey from 9am on Tuesday 3 November 2026. Over the course of the day, you’ll work out which member of the Kerr-Fuffell family stood to gain most from the untimely demise of their (perhaps not so) loved one. Our writers room of supremely well-qualified paraplanners is busily concocting a series of – fingers crossed – interconnected case studies. Inheritance tax, pensions, estate planning, wills, lasting powers of attorney, divorce, protection – you name it – we’ll cram it in. In other words, you’re guaranteed an agenda that will be bursting at the seams with seven hours’ worth of CPD. That’s knowledge and insights that you can apply to client cases right away. How will the day work? At 10am, we’ll gather in the Great Hall where you'll briefing on the grizzly details of the case. Then you’ll join one of four groups, each led by a duo of paraplanning detectives. Over the course of the day, you will meet with expert witnesses from Aegon, Howden, M&G and Quilter, to sift evidence contained in case studies. We'll conclude by gathering for the great reveal in the Great Hall. Whoa there! Why does West Horsley Place look familiar? If you’re a fan of the hit BBC TV comedy ‘Ghosts’, it will. Because West Horsley Place is Button House! And do you know what? It looks EXACTLY like it does on the telly – outside and in. So not only will you get to take part in the Big Day Out, you can sneak a few selfies in the Great Hall, the library, that long red room upstairs, the grand staircase, the garden, even the corridor that leads to the plague pit. What’s more, we’ll take the traditional ‘school photo’ in front of house. How exciting is that?! And in a happy coincidence, we’ll be gathering for our Big Day Out just one week after ‘Ghosts: The Possession of Button House’ is released in UK cinemas. Will you feed me? This is a Paraplanners’ Assembly event, so we won’t scrimp on the catering. Your ticket includes breakfast baps (or butties) on arrival, a delicious hot buffet lunch, plus a sweet treat with your tea in the afternoon. There will be vegetarian and vegan options. And if there are ingredients you need to be careful of, let us know when you book, and we’ll take care of that. Surrey? But that’s far far away! It’s a fair cop. For 12 years we’ve hosted events in the Midlands-ish, so it was reasonably easy for people to get to. But getting exclusive use of a country estate for a whole day’s Whodunnit that’s just the right size for a Big Day Out – well, that’s quite tricky. Being big 'Ghosts' fans, when we discovered we could have Button House to ourselves for the day, we couldn't resist. We know Surrey is a stretch. And if that means you don’t feel able to join us this year, we’ll make it up to you next year. Promise. Getting there By car: West Horsley Place is off the A246 between Guildford and Leatherhead. It’s ten minutes' drive from the A3/M25 intersection. Leave the A3 at junction 10. You can park for free in the visitor car park. By train: Horsley station is one mile away, with frequent trains from London Waterloo (49-minute journey), Vauxhall, Clapham Junction and Guildford (14-minute journey). Woking station is 8 miles away, with frequent, fast trains to and from London. It takes about 25 minutes to walk from the station to West Horsley Place. It is a lovely walk through the estate, but you will need footwear suitable for wet, muddy or uneven ground. Follow the bridleway and you’ll arrive in the car park and welcome area. By bus: The 479 Guildford-Bookham-Leatherhead-Epsom service operates roughly hourly. The nearest stop is East Horsley, Duke of Wellington. It takes approximately 7 minutes to walk from the stop. The entrance to West Horsley Place is on the right before you reach St Mary's Church. Walk down the drive to reach the Welcome Area next to the Barn. Here’s the bus timetable: Service 479 Where to stay West Horsley Place has plenty of places to stay. There are two large hotels within three mins of the Big Day Out venue: De Vere Horsley Estate Thatchers Hotel Within 15 minutes’ drive: Travelodge, Leatherhead What to wear West Horsley Place is heated throughout. But it’s a rambling old country pile with flagstone floors on the ground floor, so we’re suggesting you dress for cosy toes and tops (and - what’s to lose - cosy everywhere really too). Is West Horsley Place any good for accessibility? The ground floor of the Manor House is wheelchair accessible, with a platform lift to the first floor. If you'd find the short walk – or gravel path – from the car park difficult, let us know when you book and we'll contact the team at West Horsley to make sure you’re looked after when you arrive. Book your spot now A Big Day Out Whodunnit costs £50. To book your spot tap 'Buy tickets' now.