Picture it now, The Grove at Christmas: mulled wine in front of the roaring fire, dazzling decorations and delicious food all wrapped up in a bubble of festive cheer. If you’re not staying overnight, you can still get your festive fix by enjoying a pre-Christmas lunch at The Glasshouse or at The Stables. We’ve a whole menu of mouth-watering winter warmers for you to tuck into while you catch up with loved ones. And for craft-lovers? Don’t miss our festive wreath-making masterclass on Friday 8 December.
AT THE GROVE…
Sequoia Christmas Shopping Day
On Thursday 23 November, have your Christmas stockings ready to fill with the most luxurious beauty and skincare products from our ranges at Sequoia spa: Bamford and Natura Bissé. With exclusive discounts and offers on each product, it’s a great way to wrap up the last of your Christmas shopping. And it really wouldn’t be a festive affair without a complimentary mince pie and glass of Prosecco upon arrival!
IN HERTFORDSHIRE…
Christmas at Waddesdon Manor
There’s something rather magical about a manor house at Christmas, so pay a visit to Waddesdon, where the house and gardens are aglow with festive fairy lights. Enjoy the Christmas market, where the various stalls are housed in charming wooden chalets, watch the manor light up as the sun goes down with fairy-tale-themed illuminations and dancing lights set to music, or discover the mystical winter light trail together in the woodlands.
Hogwarts in the Snow at the Warner Bros Studio Tour
The annual Hogwarts in the Snow exhibition at the Warner Bros Studio Tour is the ultimate place to celebrate the upcoming festivities as a Harry Potter fan. Things are looking particularly festive this year, and throughout the tour wizard fans young and old will be able to enjoy their favourite sets dressed for the festive season in a blanket of filmmaking snow.
A Little Further Afield…
Christmas carols at the Royal Albert Hall
A truly magical experience that is certain to get you into the yuletide spirit, sing along to classic Christmas carols in the spectacular surroundings of London’s Royal Albert Hall. These festive concerts will feature rousing live music from the Royal Choral Society, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the British Imperial Military Band, so prepare yourself for an experience like no other.
Skate at Somerset House
The ice rink at Somerset House is hailed as one of the capital’s top winter experiences, with the neoclassical courtyard transformed into a glittering winter wonderland, complete with a 40-foot Christmas tree. Guests can make the most of ice-skating lessons, DJ entertainment, delicious food and drink stalls, and for gourmet dining, you can take a bite at Chalet Suisse by Jimmy Garcia, home to the perfect post-skate treat!
Make the festive season one to remember with a stress-free break at The Grove.
