We’re raising a glass to World Whisky Day on 19 May and Islay’s famous whisky festival Fèis Ìle 23-31 May with a special take on this whisky cocktail.
Christmas at Another Place
Ice-skating, champagne tasting, lake dips, stories around the tree, a brass band playing carols and Father Christmas in the library. Our four-day Christmas house party will be a great way to round of the year. Here’s the full itinerary.
Subject to change
From midday
Leave your luggage with our front desk team and it will be in your room waiting for you.
Mulled wine and apple juice, hot chocolate and mince pies in The Living Space bar.
Afternoon ice-skating session from 2pm-4pm
Check in from 3pm
Christmas plate making in The Den 2.30pm-4.30pm (3-12 years)
Time to get into the festive spirit, meet new friends, play games and design your snacks for your Santa plate
Kids Zone session for children 3 years and over
Bookable session
Evening ice-skating session from 5pm-7pm
Kids Zone session 6.30pm-9pm (3-12 years)
Come on a North Pole adventure to be one of Santa’s helpers. Can you complete the tasks to earn your badge?
Bookable session
Live music in The Living Space - 8pm-10.30pm
With Fiona in the Lakes
Stargazing swim
At 6.30pm, meet in the sheep shed. Chargeable with limited spaces.
Restaurants
Midday - 3pm - Lunch in The Living Space
4.30pm - 5.30pm - Kids' early supper in The Living Space
6pm - 8.30pm - Dinner in The Living Space or Rampsbeck restaurant
Breakfast in Rampsbeck Restaurant from 7.30am to 10am
Ice-skating sessions from 12pm-6pm
Little Chefs Pizza School from 11am-12.45pm
Head to Kids' Zone or 11am to decorate aprons and cups in Kids Zone, before going to The Glasshouse to make your own Pizzas.
Parents to collect at 12.45pm from The Glasshouse.
Bookable session
Meet Santa and his reindeer from 1.30pm-4pm
Bookable 10 minute sessions to meet Santa
Walk in session outside to say hello to his reindeer
Acoustic Christmas carols by Mel Clapham - 4pm-5.30pm
Stories in the grotto from 4pm-5pm
With reindeer dust and jingle bells (each child under 3 years needs to be companied by a parent)
Make your own Christmas treats and watch a Christmas movie in Kids’ Zone from 6.30pm-9pm (3-12 years)
Cocktail and mocktail making class in The Library from 6.30-8.30pm
Restaurants
Midday - 3pm - Lunch in The Living Space
4.30pm - 5.30pm - Kids' early supper in The Living Space
6pm - 8.30pm - Christmas eve dinner in The Living Space or Rampsbeck restaurant
Happy Christmas!
Breakfast with elves in Rampsbeck Restaurant from 7.30am to 10am
Family movie time from 5pm
Food and drink
12pm - 3pm - Christmas Day lunch in Rampsbeck and The Living Space
6pm - 8pm - Christmas Day buffet in Rampsbeck
Pool opening hours are 8am until 8pm
Breakfast in Rampsbeck Restaurant from 7.30am to 10am
Boxing day dip with Colin Hill - 8.30am
Bookable session
Ullswater Steamer trip - 11am-1pm
Departing from Glenridding Pier at 11am, a 25 minute drive from the hotel.
Kids' Zone session - 11am-1pm
On board the Ullswater Steamer. This session is run by the Kids' Zone team but children need to be accompanied by parents.
Ice-skating sessions - 10am - 2pm & 4pm
Kids' Zone session - 4pm-5pm (6months - 3 years)
For children aged 3 and under
Bookable session
Champagne tasting with Lanson in the Library - 5pm-6pm
Stargazing swim at 6pm
Meet in the sheep shed for a stargazing swim, £45 a session. Chargeable with limited spaces.
Kids' Zone jester circus class - 6.30pm-9pm (3-12 years)
Watch Andy the Jester perform his circus skills, then have a go spinning plates, juggling and balancing.
Live music with Adam Day
7pm-8pm in Rampsbeck
8.30pm onwards The Living Space
Restaurants
Midday - 3pm - Lunch in the Living Space
4.30pm - 5.30pm - Kids' early supper in The Living Space
6pm - 8.30pm - Boxing day dinner in The Living Space or in Rampsbeck
Pool opening hours are 8am until 8pm
Breakfast in Rampsbeck Restaurant from 7.30am to 10am
Check out - 11am
Ice-skating sessions - 10am-8pm
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