Each year, Nick Mason and his wife, Annette, open the gardens of their historic country house near the A4 in Corsham, Bath, to the public to raise funds for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.

Guests can wander through the beautiful gardens and visit the menagerie of animals, as well as view a selection of Nick Mason’s classic and high-performance cars. There are also plenty of stalls to browse, offering a wide variety of items for sale, including jewellery, plants, candles, and art. Nick is even generous enough to sign items for fans.

After last year’s smashing success—drawing over 4,500 attendees and raising more than £40,000—this year was expected to break even more records. Update: A remarkable £200,000 has been raised this year, with more than 15,000 people visiting the home over the weekend. Congratulations to Nick and Annette for a smashing success and for supporting these very good causes. 

A remarkable 10,000 tickets have reportedly been sold, with thousands of people showing up across both days. The queue lines to meet Nick have seen guests waiting upwards of two hours, and he even continued signing in the rain during Saturday’s event (7 June).

We were fortunate to receive some photos and reflections from Mike Hendrixen who attended this years event at the Masons’ residence:

This weekend, Middlewick House, Nick Mason’s stunning countryside estate in Corsham, opened its gates to the public once again, and despite the steady English drizzle, the atmosphere was absolutely electric.

 

For any Pink Floyd fan, walking the grounds where the legendary drummer actually lives is surreal. From the lush gardens to the private rehearsal spaces and his jaw-dropping car collection, everything felt like a personal glimpse into the life of a rock icon.

 

What made the day even more special was the international crowd. Fans came from all over Europe… Spain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and of course, us from the Netherlands. Everyone spoke different languages but shared one thing: pure admiration for Nick and his music.

 

Nick and his wife Annette were incredibly warm and welcoming, walking around the grounds and casually chatting with visitors. No security entourage, no barriers, just genuine hospitality. Nick took time to sign albums and merchandise (including my old Meddle CD), smiling and engaging with fans like an old friend.

 

Besides the impressive lineup of classic Ferraris, Aston Martins and a McLaren F1 GTR, there were also handmade cookies baked by Nick himself and jars of Middlewick honey made by his own bees.

 

For a moment, Middlewick House didn’t feel like a private estate, but like the heart of a community built on timeless music, shared memories and the kindness of the man who helped shape it all.

 

Unforgettable.

Our most heartfelt thanks go to Mike Hendrixen for sending these in, and to Nick and Annette for their generosity in opening their home to fans and friends alike for a worthy cause. For more information on the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance – use this link here: https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/charities/