Festive Afternoon Tea and Christmas Lunch at Stanwick Lakes
Celebrate the festive season with a sit-down meal overlooking the water at Stanwick Lakes. Designed for group gatherings, dining takes place in the café, with dedicated private rooms available for larger parties. Guests can also enjoy the scenic surrounding nature reserve and visitor centre facilities during their visit.
What to Expect
Festive group dining with lakeside views for parties of six or more.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Rockingham Forest Trust
Food & Drink
A festive Christmas lunch is served as a sit-down meal; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary needs can be catered for, though the kitchen handles major allergens.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Groups celebrating together
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: From £29.95 per person; £10 deposit per person taken on booking. The festive lunch menu is available for groups of 6 or more. For groups of 20 or more, a private room is provided at no extra cost, subject to availability. – Get tickets
- Hours: For tailored bookings, sittings are generally available between 12pm–3pm.
- Accessibility: The visitor centre is wheelchair accessible, including accessible toilets and a lift located in the café area.
Tips & Advice
- Reserve at least 48 hours ahead, because the venue requires 48 hours’ notice for Christmas Lunch bookings.
- Select a sitting when arranging your reservation; tailored bookings are generally available between noon and 3pm.
- Budget for the required £10-per-person deposit, which secures your date when you complete the booking.
- Send dietary requirements and allergy information with your booking, or at least two weeks before your visit.
- Confirm final numbers and any changes no later than seven days before your sitting date.
Special Events & Promotions
- Groups of 20 or more can book earlier dates, subject to availability.
- Groups of 20 or more receive a private room at no extra cost, subject to availability.
- Groups of 20 or more may request an evening sitting, subject to availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What group sizes can book the Christmas lunch?
The festive lunch menu is available for groups of six or more. Café tables accommodate up to 20 guests.
Can larger groups have a private room or evening sitting?
Groups of 20 or more can have a private room at no extra cost, subject to availability. Evening sittings may also be available for groups of 20 or more.
Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements and allergies?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free requirements can be catered for, and the kitchen handles all major allergens. Share dietary needs or allergies when booking or at least two weeks before your visit.
How much notice is needed, and can the booking be changed?
At least 48 hours’ notice is required. Final numbers and changes can be made up to seven days before your sitting.
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