Celebrate Christmas at Rydal Hall with a five-day festive stay from 23 to 27 December 2026, in the peaceful surroundings of our Lake District estate.
Arrive from 2pm. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure and feel free to join us for the Christmas Carol Service at St Mary’s Church, followed by dinner, mulled wine and a mince pie.
Enjoy a relaxed day with time to explore the gardens or Chapel. Afternoon activities include a family-friendly Christmas event and outdoor carols. Dinner is followed by mince pies, mulled wine and (for those wishing to attend) Midnight Mass.
Begin with a choice of Christmas Day services, followed by a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. In the afternoon, enjoy the King’s Speech and a relaxed evening buffet.
Take a winter walk, relax in the Hall or enjoy traditional board games and your favourite Christmas films. Dinner is served in the evening.
Depart by 10am, or stay on for our informal Christmas concert — a much-loved Rydal tradition where guests are invited to share a song, poem, reading or musical performance.
Breakfast is served daily, with tea and coffee available throughout the day. The Tea Shop is open during your stay, except Christmas Day.
The Chapel will be open daily for those wishing to pray. There will be a host Chaplain available over the Christmas period.
Prices include everything listed above and parking throughout your stay.
Add on an extra night from just £130 per room.
Non-residents can join us for Christmas Day Lunch for just £75pp or Boxing Day Brunch for just £35pp.
To book, please email mail@rydalhall.org.uk.
To book email: mail@rydalhall.org or call 015394 32050