Chopin and medieval Perivale: concert and guided walk today

Do you have a free Tuesday afternoon and want to combine music with local history? Today, 15 September, St Mary’s in Perivale is hosting “Chopin and Medieval Perivale”. The programme combines a piano recital, a visit to the historic church and churchyard, and a short guided walk.

The event runs from 2pm until 5pm. Organisers encourage visitors to arrive for the start, when an optional free concert will take place inside the church. Pianist Michał Szymanowski will perform works by Fryderyk Chopin.

The afternoon is divided into three parts. The concert is scheduled from 2pm to 3pm. Between 3pm and 4pm, participants will explore St Mary’s Church and its churchyard. The final hour, from 4pm to 5pm, is set aside for a short Talking and Exploring guided walk around medieval Perivale.

The meeting point is St Mary’s Church on Perivale Lane, postcode UB6 8SS. The event is intended for adults. The official Ealing Culture listing gives the ticket price as £18 and says places are limited. Before leaving, prospective visitors should use the organiser’s Eventbrite link to check availability and the latest booking conditions.

The listing makes a clear distinction between the optional free concert and the paid walking programme. Anyone planning to attend only the recital should arrive before 2pm and check the booking page to confirm whether advance registration is required. People buying a ticket for the full afternoon should keep the period through to 5pm free.

The event brings together two strongly local themes: music by Polish composers and the history of one of Perivale’s oldest settings. It is not advertised as a large festival. The walk is intended for a small group, which is why the organiser stresses that ticket numbers are limited.

The essential details are today’s date, the 2pm start and the Perivale Lane address. Because the event takes place on the same day, availability may change quickly. Checking the ticket page immediately before travelling should be the final step.

For visitors choosing only part of the programme, the order matters: music comes first, followed by the church and churchyard visit, with the walk at the end. The official description does not promise that tickets for the paid section will be available at the venue, so advance checking is the safer option. Ealing Culture classifies the event as both music and a walk for adults, meaning participants should be prepared to move around the churchyard and local area during the later sessions.