Christmas Day Lunch
Guests are welcomed into the historic mansion house with a glass of Champagne and canapés before sitting down for a curated festive feast. The dining menu features starters such as venison carpaccio and wild mushroom parfait, followed by mains including roast turkey ballotine, rare fillet of beef, stone bass, and beetroot Wellington. The meal concludes with a choice of desserts, including traditional Christmas pudding, sherry trifle, and English cheeses.
What to Expect
Champagne and canapés on arrival at the historic mansion house.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Active Hospitality
Food & Drink
The meal begins with Champagne and canapés, followed by festive dishes including roast turkey, beef, stone bass and beetroot Wellington, with desserts such as Christmas pudding, sherry trifle and English cheeses.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and groups seeking a festive sit-down meal
Vibe
Elegant and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
£££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: £110.00 per person; £55.00 per child (12 years & under).
Tips & Advice
- Choose either the 12pm or 3.45pm sitting when enquiring, as these are the listed Christmas Day lunch slots.
- Make your reservation through the sales team, since the event page directs Christmas Day Lunch bookings to them.
- Be prepared for seating and table arrangements to be allocated shortly before your reservation date, rather than selected in advance.
- Do not expect to reserve the Terrace Restaurant or Restaurant 1864 unless your group privately hires the entire restaurant.
- If you want to extend the celebration, ask about booking an overnight bedroom; the listing notes bedrooms are available.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bedrooms can be booked as an add-on to Christmas Day Lunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's on the Christmas Day menu?
Starters include spiced lentil, parsnip and apple soup, venison carpaccio, wild mushroom parfait and a smoked salmon terrine. The mains are roast turkey ballotine, rare fillet of beef, beetroot Wellington or stone bass. For dessert there's sherry trifle, truffled brie, Christmas pudding with brandy custard, and a selection of English cheese.
Is there a welcome on arrival?
Yes. Lunch starts with a glass of Champagne and canapés on arrival.
Are there vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes. The soup, wild mushroom parfait and beetroot Wellington are vegan, and the Christmas pudding has a vegan option. Several dishes are gluten-free or have a gluten-free option.
Can we choose which restaurant we sit in?
No. Seating and tables are allocated just before your reservation date. You can only reserve the Terrace Restaurant or Restaurant 1864 by hiring the whole restaurant privately for your group.
Can we stay the night?
Yes, bedrooms can be booked alongside Christmas Day Lunch.
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