One of the region’s most historic stately homes, Weston Park, is promising a proms party to remember – complete with an iconic Spitfire flypast and spectacular fireworks.

The Proms Spectacular picnic in the grounds of the stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border will feature four and a half hours of the finest music, the magnificent sight of a Spitfire in full flight and a crowd-pleasing fireworks finale.

For those looking for a little extra luxury, house packages can also be booked which include a Champagne hamper for the picnic and sumptuous overnight stay.

Getting the entertainment under way at the event on Saturday 9 September, will be acclaimed swing singer Sam Griffiths, whose first album went to No 1 in the jazz charts.

After a flypast from the Spitfire, the main concert will feature London’s Orion Orchestra - which boasts some of the finest young musicians in the country - before the event concludes with a spectacular firework display by Meteor Fireworks, fully synchronised to the orchestral score.

The Orion Orchestra offers the best young musicians the experience, inspiration and mentorship needed to develop a professional career. The orchestra’s accessible concerts are also intended promote music to those with the least opportunity to enjoy it.

It was formed in 2005 by artistic director Toby Purser and has given musicians the chance to work with notable soloists such as pianist Joanna MacGregor, cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, violinist Tasmin Little and singer Anne Murray.

Amongst the orchestra’s exceptional young soloists over the years have been violinist Nicola Benedetti, soprano Laura Mitchell and percussionist Martin Grubinger. This is the fifth year that Bel Events has hosted picnic concerts featuring the orchestra.

The Proms Spectacular at Weston Park is a picnic concert and visitors are welcome to bring low backed chairs, small tables and rugs. For those wanting to add a luxury overnight stay to the experience, house party packages are available which include a champagne picnic, a full English breakfast the following morning and a room in the stately home itself for £480 per room.

Tickets for the concert cost £37.50 for adults and £20 for children. Priority tickets cost £47.50 per adult and £22.50 per child. For more information visit weston-park.com or belevents.co.uk