Festive Events at Blackwell Grange

Christmas at Blackwell Grange is about so much more than one day.

From festive shopping and creative evenings with friends to magical family visits from Santa, our calendar is filled with wonderful ways to celebrate throughout December.

Discover our festive events below and make this Christmas one to remember.

Christmas Fayre

Thursday 3 December | 4pm–9pm | Free entry

Join us for a wonderful evening of festive shopping at the Blackwell Grange Christmas Fayre.

We’ll be welcoming a fantastic collection of local businesses and independent vendors, showcasing beautiful gifts, festive products and seasonal treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to finish your Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses.

Refreshments and food will be available to purchase from our bar and restaurant throughout the evening.

Gather your friends, enjoy a relaxed evening of late-night shopping and see what our Christmas elves and local vendors have to offer.

No booking is required and entry is completely free.

Santa & The Grinch

Sundays 6, 13 and 20 December

Uh oh…the Grinch is loose and causing Christmas chaos in Havelock’s Restaurant!

Join us for a magical family afternoon as the Grinch gets up to mischief while the real boss of Christmas, Father Christmas, waits to welcome little ones inside his festive grotto.

Children will receive a special gift from Santa and a festive activity pack to enjoy at the table—if the Grinch doesn’t find it first!

Prices

Adults: £32.50

Children: £15

Children under three: Free

A deposit of £10 per person is required to secure your reservation. Full payment must be made by 1 November 2026.

Adult Menu

Starters

Homemade winter vegetable broth
Served with a crusty bread roll. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Duo of seasonal melon
Served with blood orange sorbet and spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Smooth duck liver and orange pâté
Served with plum and apple chutney and toasted brioche.

Prawn and crayfish salad
Served with Marie Rose sauce and focaccia bread. A gluten-free option is available.

From the Carvery

Choose from:

• Roast topside of beef
• Roast breast of turkey
• Honey-glazed gammon

Served with traditional accompaniments and seasonal vegetables.

From the Kitchen

Baked fillet of salmon
Served with wok-fried noodles, tenderstem broccoli and sweet chilli sauce. A gluten-free option is available.

Potato gnocchi
Served with tomato and salsa sauce, rocket and fresh Parmesan. Vegetarian, with a gluten-free option available.

Desserts

Traditional Christmas pudding
Served with rum sauce. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Lemon berry delice
Served with spiced berry compote. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Belgian chocolate and clementine torte
Served with caramel sauce. Gluten-free.

White chocolate and red velvet cheesecake

Children’s Menu

Starters

• Homemade tomato soup
• Seasonal melon with berry compote
• Baked cheesy garlic ciabatta bread

Main Courses

• Children’s carvery
• Breaded chicken goujons, fries and peas
• Battered cod goujons, fries and peas
• Macaroni cheese and broccoli bake

Desserts

• Lemon berry delice with fruit compote
• Two scoops of local dairy ice cream
• Marshmallows, brownie bites and fresh strawberries with a chocolate dip

Please tell our team about any allergies or dietary requirements when making your booking.

Sip & Paint: Festive Edition

Thursday 17 December | £40 per person

Gather your favourite people and join us for a wonderfully creative festive evening at Blackwell Grange.

Paint and decorate your own Christmas bauble to take home while enjoying a live performance from the fantastic Jenna Louise.

A delicious festive charcuterie grazing table is also included, making this the perfect seasonal night out with friends, family or someone special.

No artistic experience is needed—just come along, get creative and enjoy plenty of festive cheer.

Your Ticket Includes

• Christmas bauble painting experience
• Your finished bauble to take home
• Live music from Jenna Louise
• Festive charcuterie grazing table

Please let our events team know about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.

Book Your Festive Event

To check availability or reserve your place, call our events team on 01325 509 906 or email events.blackwell@bruhennyhotels.co.uk.