Christmas 2026
Once upon a time.. in a land not so far away.. the preparations for the Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate’s spectacular festive celebrations begin. The Old Swan Elves are working tiressly decking the halls, preparing the banquets, the New Year’s Eve confetti cannons, and polishing their comfy shoes, ready for the busy festive season ahead.
December arrives, the drinks begin to flow, the halls are fully decked and the Christmas anthems are blasting. With Festive Fever party nights, Day Discos and themed parties, the celebrations are well underway, there is something for everyone at the Old Swan Hotel this Christmas!
Festive Fever Party Nights
Begin with a glass of Prosecco, then settle in for a two-course festive feast, before the music plays on and the dancefloor fills.
- Saturday 28th November 2026
- Friday 4th December 2026
- Saturday 5th December 2026
- Friday 11th December 2026
- Saturday 12th December 2026
- Friday 18th December 2026
- Saturday 19th December 2026
From £30 per person
Themed Dates
- Friday 11th December 2026 – 80s Fever Party Night
- Saturday 12th December 2026 – ‘Disco Inferno’ Day Disco
- Saturday 12th December 2026 – ABBA Fever Party Night
- Saturday 19th December 2026 – ‘Pop till you Drop’ Day Disco
Pricing and offering:
- Festive Fever Party Nights: Glass of Prosecco on arrival, 2 course festive meal, photobooth & DJ – £30.00 per person
- Day Discos: Swan shot arrival drink, 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Bottles of Beer & Soft drinks and Pizza with Disco @ £28.00 per person
- ABBA: Glass of Prosecco arrival drink, 2 course festive meal, ABBA Fever Tribute Band & DJ @ £35.00 per person
- 80’s Fever Party Night: Swan shot arrival drink, 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco, Bottles of Beer & Soft drinks and Pizza, 80’s DJ @ £30.00 per person
Murder Mystery Events
- Friday 27th November 2026 – Murder Mystery Dinner – A Dickens of a Murder
- Sunday 6th December 2026 – Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea – Murder at the Panto
- Thursday 10th December 2026 – Murder Mystery Dinner – Strictly Murder
Pricing and offering:
- Murder Mystery Dinners: £62.00 pp tickets only / £140.00 pp tickets with accommodation
- Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea: £45.00 per person murder mystery & afternoon tea
Special party night offer! Why not make a night out of it? Extend the celebrations with an overnight stay with breakfast.
From £75.00 per person (£10.00 supplement for single rooms)
Gather, Feast, Celebrate – Host a Roast
Bring friends, family or colleagues together for a festive feast with all the trimmings.
From £27.95 per person (weekdays) £29.95 (weekends) minimum 12 guests
Christmas Residential
24th December 2026 – 27th December 2026:
- Gold Package: £550.00 per person
- Frankincense Package: £605.00 per person – With added festive touches
- Myrrh package: £680.00 per person – Our most indulgent experience, including pantomime tickets
Includes afternoon tea on arrival, Christmas Day lunch, evening entertainment and Boxing Day experiences.
Schedule:
24th December 2026
Arrive from 15:00 and settle into your room, then enjoy afternoon tea which will be serving in our lounges when it suits you. We will officially welcome you at an evening drink reception followed by an informal carol service, performed by the Christ Church Choir. You will then enjoy a three-course meal at a time to suit you in our Wedgwood restaurant.
25th December 2026
Open your door to find out if Santa’s been! Join your fellow guests for Christmas Day breakfast, served with a glass of Bucks Fizz, then there’s time to open your presents or take a morning stroll to work up an appetite before devouring our famous Swan Christmas Day Lunch.
Christmas Day afternoon is for relaxing, and we’ll be showing the King’s Speech and serving Coffee and Christmas Cake in our lounges.
Christmas Day evening is an informal affair with a light buffet supper to be taken at your leisure with a fun and entertainment in the style of a BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ!
26th December 2026
Boxing Day brunch will be served during the morning for those that want to sleep in, followed by the opportunity to explore the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. You can enjoy the pantomime at Harrogate Theatre (included in Myrrh Package) or head off and explore the Yorkshire countryside that surrounds Harrogate.
In the evening, you will enjoy a three-course meal alongside a thrilling Christmas themed Murder Mystery Evening. Uncover clues, solve the murder mystery and immerse yourself in a night of festive intrigue and fun.
27th December
Breakfast will be served in our Wedgewood Restaurant after which we will say Au Revoir. For those of you that would like to make the most of Harrogate and spend the day exploring the town, we will happily take care of your luggage until you are ready to set off home.
Christmas Residential Early Bird Offer! 10% off packages if booked by 1st September 2026.
Christmas Lunch
Why not join us for Christmas Day Lunch this year, put your feet up and enjoy a three-course meal with tea, coffee & mince pies
Christmas Day Lunch – £105.00 per adult / £60.00 per child
New Year’s Eve Swan Spectacular
Join us for our New Year’s Eve Swan spectacular, a perfect way to celebrate seeing in the new year! You will enjoy a Glass of champagne on arrival, a selection of canapes, 4 course meal, our live band and resident DJ.
Tickets are £80.00 per person / £165.00 per person with tickets and accommodation (based on a classic bedroom) Stay extra nights either the 30th December or 1st January for just £50.00 per night, bed and breakfast!
