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Festive Dining

Celebrate the season of good cheer with award-winning Christmas dining in the heart of snowy Northumberland.

 

The table is set, the fire crackling in the grate – all that’s missing is you and yours.

Gather around the table to celebrate the season with us. Each of our unique dining destinations serves Northumbrian charm, 5 star style and Christmas magic. And, from twinkling parkland views to oak-panelled magnificence – there’s something to suit every festive dining occasion. Browse our destinations and menus to plan your own perfect Northumbrian Christmas.

Emerald

The jewel in our crown and Northumberland’s only AA 3 Rosette restaurant, Emerald shines even brighter at Christmas.

Indulge in our Emerald Two-Night Festive Stay to enjoy award-winning dining on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, warmed by crackling fires and overlooking frosted parkland.

 

Christmas Day Menu
Christmas Eve Menu
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Cloisters

Set in the hall’s original courtyard, with views of the Great Hall’s original stained glass window, Cloisters serves an atmosphere of enchantment alongside an elegant festive menu.

Christmas Day brings a deft blend of tradition and 5 star style, as festive classics are paired with the rich, decadent flavours of winter in Northumberland

Treat yourself to a Cloisters Two-Night Festive Stay to take your seat beneath its glass ceiling and celebrate the best of the season by starlight.

 

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The Keepers

Set in our historic grounds and overlooking 300 acres of heritage parkland, The Keepers glows with winter magic. Get together with family and friends to celebrate together in 5 star style throughout the season.

From traditional classics with all the trimmings to lighter and contemporary festive flavours, The Keepers’ Christmas Menu has something to tempt every palate.

 

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