Festive Events

Christmas

Arrive at Swinton Park on Christmas Eve, where the warmest welcome awaits you, your family and friends.

The house party starts with a traditional afternoon tea served in the elegant drawing room and snug sitting room, with a pianist playing during the afternoon. The evening will begin with canapés and champagne whilst enjoying the local choir singing your favourite carols, followed by dinner in Samuel’s Restaurant. Then join with fellow guests attending a local church service – transport will be on hand.

On your return, hot toddies, hot chocolate and freshly baked mince pies will be served to warm you on your way to bed.

On Christmas day, Santa will be waiting to wish you a merry Christmas and hand out gifts from under the tree. During the morning you can feel free to enjoy a stroll to the lakes and gardens in the parkland, or just relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Christmas lunch is served in Samuel’s restaurant offering traditional dishes. After lunch, enjoy movies in the private cinema, board games in the Billiard Room or just relax in front of a roaring log fire. In the evening, our chefs will present a gala buffet, featuring the finest local produce.

After breakfast on Boxing Day, we will be happy to assist you to plan your day’s activities, perhaps a day at Wetherby races, the dales treasure hunt, sale shopping in Leeds, Harrogate or York, clay pigeon shooting at the school or simply joining David our Head Porter for a walk to Masham and back. A falconry display is also held in the grounds in the afternoon for you to enjoy.

The party continues in the evening with Champagne cocktails served in the Drawing Room to the sounds of our pianist, followed by dinner in Samuels accompanied with wines and liqueurs from around the world. You can then dance the night away in the Grand Hall to the popular sounds of the 70′s, 80′s and 90′s.

On the morning of Tuesday 27th a late leisurely breakfast is served before saying our goodbyes.

Christmas at Swinton Park Tariff 2012

All rates are per room for all three nights, for two people sharing a twin or double room. The rate for single occupancy rooms is given in brackets.

Knights : £1415 per room (£1145)

Barons : £1530 per room (£1235)

Earls : £1660 per room (£1335)

Dukes : £1775 per room (£1430)

Richmond and Harewood Suites, and Semerwater Family Suite £1870 per room (£1515)

York, Turret and Wensleydale Suites £1940 per room (£1555)

Rates for children sharing a room with two adults, including all meals within the package and use of a cot and high chair or z bed are : under 3 yrs no charge; 4yrs – 9yrs £300 per child; 10yrs – 17yrs £450 per child. Evening meals for children will be a choice from the children’s menu.

If you would like to bring a dog with you, the rate is £25 per dog per night.

All rates include dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast for all three nights, as well as afternoon tea on Christmas Eve, drinks on return from Midnight Mass, Christmas day gift, Christmas day lunch, Christmas Day gala buffet dinner and Boxing day dinner with cocktails, wines and liqueurs.

A provisional booking will be held for seven days, at which point a £500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the reservation. The full balance is required by the 1st of October 2012.

Additional Nights
If you would like to stay an additional night before or after the Christmas break, rates for Bed and Breakfast range from £110 – £230 per night per room and for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £195 – £300 per night per room

In-Room Decorations and Trimmings
The following are available to enjoy in your bedroom :

Fully decorated Christmas Trees (decorations are yours to take home) : Small £60 Large £70

Foliage Wreaths : Small £25 Large £35

Luxury Wreaths (with foliage, nuts, cinnamon, ribbon and berries): Small £35 Large £45

Port (half bottle) and Stilton (small truckle) : £30

Individual Christmas Cake (iced with your choice of wording) : £30

There is also a wrapping service to save you a last minute panic. Gifts will be wrapped using high quality paper, bows, ribbons and labels with your choice of wording. Please ask for reception for further details as to costs.

Bedroom decorations and nibbles need to be booked before 1st November. Please give us as much warning as possible if you require a wrapping service.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like us to book a room for you or if you would like any further details. You can call us on 01765 680900, or email us on reservations@swintonpark.com.

If you are also interested in our Christmas Afternoon Tea, Lunch and Christmas Party Night events, please see the ‘Parties’ box on the ‘Festive Events’ page.

New Year

Arrive at Swinton Park on 30th December, where the warmest welcome awaits you, your family and friends.

Settle in with a traditional afternoon tea served in front of a roaring log fire in the elegant drawing room and snug sitting room, with a pianist to accompany you. The evening begins with canapés at your leisure, followed by dinner in Samuel’s Restaurant from an imaginative menu offering a selection of dishes prepared with the finest local ingredients.

The 31st December offers a selection of activities around Swinton Park during the day to include: clay pigeon shooting, a cookery demonstration, and a falconry display, or choose from a selection of board games and snooker available in the Billiard Room.

The black tie party begins in the evening with a Champagne reception and pianist followed by a five course gourmet dinner in Samuels Restaurant, offering the finest local produce, accompanied by fine wines and liqueurs. Fireworks then follow and our after dinner entertainment will see you into the New Year and on to the small hours.

New Year’s Day is a day to relax. A brunch will be served until 1.00pm and the afternoon is spent at your leisure; perhaps a day at races, the dales treasure hunt, sale shopping in Leeds, Harrogate or York or simply joining David our Head Porter for a walk to Masham and back. For those feeling a little under the weather, your hosts will have a range of tonics and potions to help!

Afternoon Tea is provided and then later that evening, our chefs will present a gala buffet, featuring the finest local produce. On the morning of the 2nd a late leisurely breakfast is served before saying our goodbyes.

Tariff:

All rates given are per room, for a three night stay (arriving 30th December and departing 2nd January).

Rates for children sharing a room with two adults, including all meals within the package and use of a cot and high chair or z bed are : under 3 yrs no charge; 4yrs – 9yrs £300 per child; 10yrs – 17yrs £450 per child. Evening meals for children will be a choice from the children’s menu.

If you would like to bring a dog with you, the rate is £25 per dog per night.

All rates include dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast for three nights as well as cream tea and canapés on the 30th and afternoon tea on the 1st. Clay Pigeon shooting, falconry and cookery demonstration, fireworks and vintage champagne, nibbles and fine wines on New Year’s Eve and all entertainment are also included.

A provisional booking will be held for seven days, at which point a £500.00 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the reservation. The full remaining balance is then required by the 1st of October 2012.

Additional Nights

If you would like to stay an additional night before or after the New Year break, rates for Bed and Breakfast range from £110 – £230 per night per room and for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £195 – £300 per night per room

For further enquiries or to make a reservation, please call Swinton Park 01765 680900 or email us on reservations@swintonpark.com.

Parties

Our party nights this year are on 13th, 17th, 18th & 19th December 2012, and are available to group bookings of four or more guests.

Tickets cost £36.50 per guest and include dinner with coffee and petit fours and dancing until 1:00am.

For party guests wanting to book accommodation, there is a special bed and breakfast rate available of £70 per person (double occupancy) or £120 per person (single occupancy).

We are also running Christmas Party Nights during January 2013 for bookings of 30 or over, at the reduced rate of £35 per person which also includes two complimentary glasses of wine per guest. Please contact us to confirm available dates.

Exclusive Use House Parties

Enjoy your own select party in the magnificent surroundings of Swinton Park, with accommodation in all 30 bedrooms and exclusive use of all the facilities. On selected weekend dates in December 2012 and January 2013 we are able to offer an exclusive extravaganza package, from £11,000 per night (£183 per guest – based on 60 guests attending).
The package includes: Exclusive use of Swinton Park from 5.30pm – 8.00am the following morning; all 30 double/twin bedrooms on a bed and breakfast basis; drinks reception with Champagne and Canapes; Table Decorations, Place Cards, Menu Cards and Table Plan; Four Course Dinner with 1/2 Bottle house wine per person; Disco and dancing until 1.00am

Lunch

3rd – 20th December 2012
Join us for a three course festive lunch in Samuel’s restaurant or in one of our private dining rooms (depending on group size). The lunch includes coffee and petits fours.
£25 per guest (Sunday lunches excluded)

Afternoon Tea

3rd – 20th December 2012
Treat family and friends to a full afternoon tea, served in the best of tradition with mince pies, mulled wine, Christmas Cake and all the trimmings. Take a stroll in the grounds, admire the decorations and relax in front of a blazing fire.
£18 per person (£10 children 12 years and under).

Santa at Swinton

Saturday 22nd December 2012

One of our favourite events in the year, run by Acorn’s Pre-School in Masham – a festive trail in the grounds and Santa’s Grotto, with refreshments and craft making.

Santa at Swinton : £5 per child, including Christmas gift. (Proceeds in aid of Acorns Pre-School, Masham)

Christmas Cookery Courses

For Festive Fare and Christmas in a Box courses please go to our Cookery School Christmas courses page