Christmas & New Year 2026
Christmas at
Vale Royal Abbey
Party nights, festive lunches, carols by candlelight and a New Year worth staying up for.
Christmas at the Abbey is the sort of thing people book a year ahead. Candlelight, and a building that has been marking midwinter for the best part of eight centuries.
Whatever you are planning, from a quiet family lunch to the full office party, there is something here for it. Party nights with a DJ, Santa Sundays for the children, carols in the Great Hall, and a New Year's Eve worth staying up for.
Festive Dining
Festive lunches, dinners and afternoon teas
Available throughout December for groups of all sizes.
Christmas Lunches & Dinners
A three-course festive menu, prepared by our kitchen team.
Lunch £30 per person
Minimum party size 12
Dinner £35 per person
Minimum party size 20
Festive Afternoon Tea
A seasonal afternoon tea with a selection of sweet and savoury treats.
£28 per person
£33 with fizz
No minimum party size
Simply Festive Carvery Lunch
A traditional carvery served with all the trimmings, and a good option for a pre-Christmas get together.
£25 per person
Three-course lunch
Minimum party size 12
Christmas Celebrations
Party nights, Santa Sundays and New Year's Eve
Selected dates through December. Booking fees secure your table.
Christmas Party Nights
£59 per person
Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Friday 11th, Saturday 12th, Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December
Reception drink, three-course dinner and DJ entertainment.
Friday 4th December: early bird price of £50 per person.
Minimum party size 6. Menu pre-order required. Non-refundable booking fee of £20 per person.
Santa Sunday Lunches
£30 per adult, £15 per child (under 3 free)
Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th December
Three-course lunch, squash, a gift from Santa and a children's entertainer. Arrive 12:30pm, lunch at 1:00pm, Santa at 2:30pm.
Menu pre-order required. Non-refundable booking fee of £10 per person. For the children's menu please email us.
New Year's Eve Party
£85 per person
Thursday 31st December
Champagne reception, three-course dinner, DJ entertainment, party novelties, a bottle of wine per couple and the midnight countdown. Carriages at 1:00am.
Menu pre-order required. Non-refundable booking fee of £30 per person.
Thursday 10th December 2026
Carols by Candlelight
An afternoon of traditional carols in the Great Hall, sung by St Mary's Church Choir, with a two-course lunch and rather a lot of candles.
£30 per person
With Rosa Gabriella of Hartford
Christmas Wreath Workshops
A hands-on festive workshop, whether you have made a wreath before or never touched one. Everything you need is provided.
Wreath Making Workshop
Friday 20th November 2026
7pm to 10pm
£70
Christmas Full Day Luxury Workshop
Saturday 21st November 2026
10am to 4pm
£190
Christmas Full Day Luxury Workshop
Sunday 6th December 2026
10am to 4pm
£190
Workshops are booked directly with the florist at gabriella@rosagabriella.co.uk
The Food
Christmas and New Year menus
Please pre-order and tell us about any dietary requirements or allergies when you book.
9.99% Blue Light discount available. Ask for details.
Bookings
Book your festive celebration
Dates go quickly, particularly the party nights and New Year's Eve. Call us on 01606 301291 (extension 1) or send an enquiry and we will come back to you.