Events in or near United Kingdom

Looking for things to do in the interlude between Christmas Day and New Year? We’ve got a yuletide treat this year at The Alverton. On 27th December 2023, we’d like to invite you to a marvellously magical performance by Near-ta Theatre, as they put on a show with their festive comedy, “Christmas. Time.” With light refreshments available, pull up a pew, sip on homemade mulled wine and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family.

The story begins with Charlie and Toby on Christmas Day, serving time at Her Majesty’s pleasure. But why shouldn’t they be having a Merry Christmas in spite of their incarceration? What’s stopping them from creating Christmas around them? Absolutely nothing! And so they set off on their festival of carols, Claus, Christ and custody…

Join them on a fantastical adventure through Dickens, pantomime, musicals, Christmas dinner and festive films! See as they build a wonderfully Merry Christmas with songs, snowmen and lots of laughs in this truly festive show that puts the ‘cell’ firmly back in ‘celebration’.

Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £9.50 for children (under 16 years old) and the show runs from 3pm – 6pm on the 27th of December in our Great Hall. To purchase tickets to this heart-warming, yuletide comedy, head to our Eventbrite page.

Our events calendar here at Wivenhoe House is never short of special events to keep you entertained. From live shows to comedy nights, there’s always something to look forward to in Colchester.

Boxing Day Barbecue should make the perfect follow-up to Christmas day for all your family and friends. With FREE entrance to Clovelly village all day, take a walk along the estate or explore the village in the morning.  Then come on down to the quay to enjoy a lunch barbecue starting at midday with live music running from 1pm to 3 pm.

The Red Lion serves some great mulled cider and delicious, hot chocolate drinks.

There will be a Land Rover available to take you back up if you do not wish to walk.

£149 PER ADULT | £55 PER CHILD (AGED 12 AND UNDER)

Imagine relaxing and letting us take care of everything for you and your loved ones on Christmas Day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

- Glass of Champagne for each adult
- Festive treats on arrival
- Five course traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
- Coffee & mince pies
- Photo booth (including a printed picture)
- Live singer

Enjoying Christmas Day with little ones?
Let them burn off their energy at our pop-up play village and await a visit from Santa who will be laden with gifts for our guests under 12 years old.

We have all the festive ingredients to make your party a night to remember - a great atmosphere, superb food, and a fabulous DJ along with a Photo Booth - all you need to do is arrive and celebrate the season in style. So dress to impress and join us on one of our fabulous Party Nights.

• Sparkling Wine reception 
• Three-course meal with coffee 
• Disco & photo booth 

- £50 per person 

Sophisticated traditional festive cheer meets a night to remember at the Careys Manor Christmas ball. 

Your Christmas Ball includes:

• Glass of Champagne on arrival
• 3 course dinner
• Fairtrade organic coffee and mince pie
• After dinner DJ

from £55 per person 

With its quirky interior inspired by the streets of Paris and a menu filled with regional French cooking, experience something a little bit different this Christmas with an authentic taste of France with plenty of Oh là là!

There are too few opportunities to leave the office but Christmas provides the perfect excuse. If the team's diaries clash over evening celebrations, then how about considering a festive lunch or dinner instead?

Available Monday-Thursday for groups of 8 or more.

 

With a delicious Christmas menu inspired by regional French cooking and an all-French wine list, celebrate and say Joyeux Noël to your nearest and dearest at Le Blaireau.

Available for groups of 8 or more.

Celebrate the season with your closest friends and family with a festive dining this year - you provide the company and you will be served a delicious seasonal menu for your evening Christmas dining. You can be sure of fine food, great wine and a large dose of festive cheer this Christmas with the Festive Menu - served in one of the festively decorated dining rooms.

Born in Brisbane in April 1997, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a worldwide hit, appearing in around 20 countries a year. Highlights include a string of return visits to Fringe Festivals in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Edinburgh, and tours in Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia and the Caribbean.

With an ongoing residency, too, in the heart of London’s theatre land, it’s clear that Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind. Ten teams of cast now tour the world virtually non-stop.

Born in Brisbane in April 1997, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a worldwide hit, appearing in around 20 countries a year. Highlights include a string of return visits to Fringe Festivals in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Edinburgh, and tours in Europe, Scandinavia, Asia, Australia and the Caribbean.

With an ongoing residency, too, in the heart of London’s theatre land, it’s clear that Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind. Ten teams of cast now tour the world virtually non-stop.

Plot : It’s the 1985 Christmas Party for the Neptune News. The last few parties have turned into drunken brawls, especially amongst the more senior reporters.

Only the diehards and the ambitious have attended. With secrets already rife between colleagues, an unexpected letter from the newspaper’s owners creates even more tensions and inflames rivalries that previously only simmered beneath the surface. How far will people actually go to advance their careers?
 

£63 per head including dinner.

50% deposit on booking with the balance being due by 14th November.

The evening is a fully interactive, live-action immersive theatre experience. Our experienced actors will be ‘in character’ for the entire evening and w

Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once... Pop along to this ‘umble cafe for a night to remember as Rene juggles the Gestapo, the Resistance, his secret affairs and his wife, Edith. A hilarious comedy dinner show not to be missed.

Book now or you vill be shot!

At this interactive Dining experience, you will be served a lovely meal whilst the cast of professional actors entertain you, you will exercise chuckle muscles you never knew you had!

Tuesday 19th December 2023  -  7.00 pm  (seated at 7.30pm) - £63.00

£261 (2 guests inc B&B)

50% deposit will be required on booking please - Balance will be due by 14th November 2022

Dance the night away with our fantastic 80s themed disco - fancy dress is optional!   The 80s Christmas Party Disco night will take you back to the days of disco, with all the glitz and glamour associated with disco fashion and culture and includes a video disco. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to spin right round with some classic tunes...

Our Christmas Party Nights are hugely popular and are guaranteed to be an entertaining and lively event for those who like to dance the night away. So why not bring your party to our party?

£63 per head including dinner.

50% deposit on booking with the balance being due by 14th November.

Whether you’re planning your work Christmas party nights in Chester or a ‘festive-do’ with friends or family, our special party nights are the perfect way to get together at the most wonderful time of the year.

Featuring a merry blend of musical entertainment and delicious Christmas food, you’ll be set for an unforgettable evening at this Cheshire venue for Christmas 2023.

YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT TICKET INCLUDES

3-course Christmas meal with coffee

Live entertainment (act varies per date), as hosted by cabaret drag artiste Dixie Tucker

Christmas crackers and festive novelties

THE FINER DETAILS

Tickets from £45 per person

A non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit of £10 per person is required upon booking to secure your reservation. Final balances and food pre-orders are due no later than 31st October 2023. 

Imagine relaxing and letting us take care of everything for you and your loved ones on Christmas Day.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

- Glass of Champagne for each adult
- Festive treats on arrival
- Five course traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
- Coffee & mince pies
- Photo booth (including a printed picture)
- Live singer

Enjoying Christmas Day with little ones?
Let them burn off their energy at our pop-up play village and await a visit from Santa who will be laden with gifts for our guests under 12 years old.

Make it a party night to remember at Oakley Hall Hotel!

What's included?
- Arrival drink from 7pm
- Delicious three-course Christmas dinner and tea & coffee
- Spectacular Christmas decorations & state of the art lighting
- Christmas novelties on your table
- Photo booth including prints & props and an interactive Selfie Wizard
- Dancing until 1am with our fantastic live DJ
- Onsite security
- Free car parking
- Free cloakroom

Minimum booking number of 8 guests apply. To view our full terms & conditions, please visit our website.

Make it a party to remember at Oakley Hall Hotel!

What's included?
- Arrival drink from 7pm
- Delicious three-course Christmas dinner followed by tea & coffee
- Spectacular Christmas decorations & state of the art lighting
- Dancing until 1am with our fantastic DJ*
- Christmas novelties on your table
- Photo booth including prints & props and an interactive Selfie Wizard*
- Onsite security
- Free car parking
- Free cloak room

* Sunday Christmas Party nights end at 12am. The photo booth and Selfie Wizard are not included on selected Exclusive Party Nights. Minimum booking numbers apply. Please visit our wesite to view all details and full terms & conditions.

Together, we celebrate Christmas. Enjoy a complete four-night festive experience at The Grand Hotel from the warm welcome on arrival, to the Gala dinner and dancing on Boxing Day, a time to look forward to and a time to remember with such fondness. All is planned for you, relax and treat yourself to traditional hospitality and service. The perfect setting for treating the whole family.

TARIFF

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing the room type selected, including full board terms specified and VAT.

Deluxe Inland Bedroom | £1,300.00
Deluxe Side Seaview / Superior Inland / Executive Inland Bedroom | £1,620.00
Executive Seaview / Junior Inland Suite | £1,755.00
Junior Side Seaview | £1,815.00
Suite | £2,020.00
Master Suite | £2,165.00
Master Suite 2-Bed | £2,235.00
Debussy, Presidential & Penthouse Suite | £2,340.00

A limited number of single rooms are available. Please enquire for the tariff.

Please visit our website to book online or contact us by phone for more information.
 

Includes Champagne and canapé reception prior to lunch, glass of Champagne per person and five course Christmas menu.
£162.00 per person

Please visit our website to book online or contact us by phone for more information.

Includes Champagne and canapé reception at your table, glass of Champagne per person and a sumptuous four course Christmas menu.
£172.00 per person 

Please visit our website to book online or contact us by phone for more information.

Includes Champagne and canapé reception at your table, glass of Champagne per person and a sumptuous four course Christmas menu.
£172.00 per person 

Please visit our website to book online or contact us by phone for more information.

Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Wisley. At Glow 2023, see the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on a wonder-filled journey.

Members: adult £10.45, child £5.25
Non-members: adult £19.95, child £12.95

Tickets must be booked in advance.

Christmas Day lunch is open for the whole family and there will even be a visit from Father Christmas, as long as he is still going after a very busy night! Our carvery with all the trimmings also included half a bottle of wine per adult.  Tables from 12.30pm.
£235 per adult | £175 per 12-17 year old | £110 per 4 - 11 year old | Free for children 3 years and under

December is often the most decadent time of year when it comes to dressing up, drinks and of course dining. Our indulgent afternoon tea gets a festive makeover throughout December, with delicious treats themed around Christmas. It really is an occasion not to missed. So grab your favourite people and book in for a mouthwatering and magical afternoon.

Festive afternoon tea is available throughout December, with decadent themed treats and festive decorations.

What better way to start the festive season, than dressing up for a Christmas themed afternoon tea with elegant sweet treats to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace in beautiful surroundings. The hotel and bar will be adorned with decorations, giving an extra magical touch for your afternoon tea.

December is often the most decadent time of year when it comes to dressing up, drinks and of course dining. Our indulgent afternoon tea gets a festive makeover, with delicious treats themed around Christmas. It really is an occasion not to missed. So grab your favourite people and book in for a mouthwatering and magical afternoon.

Celebrate the magic of Christmas at The Wellhouse, where our wood-fired restaurant sets the perfect atmosphere for a cosy and heartwarming celebration. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by the inviting aroma of crackling wood fires, filling the air with the delightful scent of roasting goodness.

To kick off your festive feast, we invite you to savor a warming glass of mulled wine or cider as you arrive, adding an extra layer of warmth to your dining experience.

Our Christmas lunch is a culinary delight, featuring a sumptuous three-course meal filled with mouthwatering dishes and festive snacks that will leave you craving for more. And to cap off your meal, enjoy a delightful cup of coffee accompanied by the irresistible sweetness of mince pies.

Our rustic and charming ambiance, creates an enchanting setting that truly captures the spirit of the season. Whether you're gathered with loved ones or enjoying a special moment with friends, you'll feel the holiday cheer all around.

Reserve your spot for Christmas Day lunch at The Wellhouse, and let the enchantment of the season embrace you. 

What better way to start the festive season, than dressing up for a Christmas themed afternoon tea with elegant sweet treats to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace in beautiful surroundings. The hotel and bar will be adorned with decorations, giving an extra magical touch for your afternoon tea

We all love a good homemade Christmas lunch, but without the stress and washing up right? So why not give yourself the year off and let us do the heavy lifting in the kitchen, so you can spend quality time with the people you love. Relax and get comfortable, as our three-course menu is sure to delight your taste buds and make for happy Christmas bellies.

Three-course lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, or soft drinks, and tea or coffee to finish.

We can't always get together with everyone on Christmas Day, which is why Boxing Day is a big hit for families and friends looking to celebrate together. We've got a delicious three course meal, with terribly tasty options that aren't turkey (again!), so you can all relax and enjoy great company, great food and a festive atmosphere.

Three course lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, or soft drinks, and tea or coffee to finish.

What better time of year to get dressed up on a wintry afternoon for a decadent afternoon tea? With festive decorations and fireplaces crackling away, a warm and inviting atmosphere awaits for your indulgent afternoon tea. Available throughout December, make sure to book in so you don't miss out.

Join us for the big day itself. Welcoming you in with bucks fizz or a mocktail before sitting down to a five-course festive lunch in the restaurant. Once the crackers, hats and novelties are all in play, you'll enjoy a plated starter, followed by a palette cleansing sorbet. Then it's time for your delicious plated main you've been waiting for, followed by a dessert and cheese and coffee. Oh, and of course, as it's Christmas, Santa will be paying a visit and has a gift in store for each child to make the day extra special.

Enjoy a glass of bubbles on arrival followed by a delicious three-course carvery lunch. With a buffet starter, carvery lunch ad buffet dessert, there's plenty of options to keep all tummies happy. And whilst the big day has passed, we still have the crackers, hats and novelties to ensure this day is as festive as the last.

If you're looking for a festive themed treat, then look no further than our festive afternoon tea in our restaurant. Available from Monday 27th November to Sunday 7th January.

Looking for a great Christmas party atmosphere as a smaller group? No problem, our join a party nights are the perfect solution. Enjoy a wamr welcome with a glass of bubbles, then settle down at your own table to enjoy a delicious three-course festive meal with half a bottle of wine together - cracker pulling and hat wearing is obligatory of course! Then when the DJ get's going, there's plenty of other people to meet and bring the party atmosphere to your festive do.

Come and join us at Fowey Hall Hotel for a magical dining expereince in our very own domes. Offering a sweet and savoury option of fondue! Dining times vary from 12pm to 6.30pm. Use this as a small gathering or an even smaller romantic date night.

Returning for its second year, an all-new reimagined, magical Christmas trail featuring enchanting illuminations and Christmas music, will fill the air and light up the glamorous and historic Leeds Castle. This is the perfect way for you and your friends or family to get into the festive spirit in the lead up to Christmas.

Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way. It’s a place where you will make new traditions, a place designed for picture-perfect gatherings. Discover sparkling chandeliers delicately suspended in the trees, a laser garden filled with tiny beams of light, a path of twinkling mirrored hearts and Feast of Light, immersive glowing strings filled with all the colours of the rainbow, are just some of the new displays to see this year. 

Your very merriest Christmas starts here!

Invite family and friends to a relaxing Boxing Day Roast at Oakley Hall Hotel.

Relax & unwind after the big day, and let our family take care of yours this Boxing Day whilst you enjoy a sumptuous, traditional roast in the award-winning Glasshouse Restaurant.

Served from 12pm - 6pm