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Tis The Season of Sparkle & Celebration in Harrogate
Step into Christmas at The Old Swan Hotel, where classic charm meets festive flair. With themed party nights, showstopping entertainment, delicious dining, and luxurious seasonal stays, it’s the ultimate destination to celebrate in style.
Party Nights
Out of Office Christmas Party
Friday 28th November, Friday 19th December | £40 per person
It’s time to swap the spreadsheets for cocktails, meetings for music and deadlines for dancing, at The Old Swan Hotel ‘Out of Office’ Christmas party.
Ticket includes a glass of fizz on arrival, 2 course festive meal and DJ.
Snow White and the Seven Murders, Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday 28th November
Everyone knows about the poisoned apple but in this fairytale twist that won’t be the only weapon as Snow White sees seven murders unfold before her eyes. Who is behind the series of sudden deaths?
Could it really be the Queen or does Grumpy or Bashful have a motive for murder? Someone is re-writing the story of Snow White and it’s going to be murder!
- £59 per person | includes a three-course meal and murder mystery event.
- £130 per person | includes the event, three-course meal, accommodation and Full English Breakfast.
Murder Mystery Afternoon Tea A Killing Among The Carols’ Price as Displayed
Sunday 7th December
It’s Christmas but there’s a frosty feeling among the carol singers this year, as they move from house to house ending up at a Hotel. Someone will not make it through the last verse tonight!
- £59 per person | includes a festive three-course meal and murder mystery event.
- £130 per person | includes the event, three-course meal, accommodation and Full English Breakfast.
ABBA Fever
Saturday 13th December | £40 per person
Step into a world of glitter, disco and timeless hits from our ABBA tribute band. Get ready to say ‘thank you for the music’ this Christmas. Ticket includes two drinks tokens per person, festive 2 course meal, ABBA tribute and DJ.
DJ Trev Christmas Silent Disco
Friday 5th December | £40 per person
Get ready for the ultimate festive party with DJ Trev’s Silent Disco. Grab your wireless headphones and switch between Trev’s top anthems.
Sing your heart out and bust out your best moves!
Ticket includes two drinks tokens per person, table buffet and silent disco (including headphones).
Dance Through the Decades
Saturday 29th November | £35 per person
Friday 5th, 12th and Saturday 6th, 20th December | £35 per person
Step into a festive time machine this Christmas at The Old Swan Hotel with ‘Dance through the Decades’. Get ready to celebrate the season with a night of none-stop hits.
Ticket includes a glass of fizz on arrival, 3 course festive meal and DJ.
Murder Mystery – Who Sleighed Santa?
Thursday 11th December
The Grotto’s Santa has found his festive spirit at the bottom of the bottle, the elf just wants to play Santa and to add to the Grotto’s manager’s woes, there’s about to be a murder! You’re going to have to work out Who Sleighed Santa! This is not a tale for those who still believe!
- £59 per person | includes a festive three-course meal and murder mystery event.
- £130 per person | includes the event, three-course meal, accommodation and Full English Breakfast.
DJ Trev 90’s Night
12th December | £40 per person
Get ready to rewind to the ultimate decade of pop, dance and indie anthems at DJ Trev’s 90’s party, at The Old Swan Hotel. Get your glow sticks at the ready and dress to impress! Ticket includes two drinks tokens per person, table style 90’s buffet and DJ.
Christmas Day Lunch
Christmas Day Only Meal
Make it a very special celebration for family and friends, with a delicious traditional Christmas Day Lunch.
£100 Adult | £55 Children
Christmas Residential
Wednesday 24th December – Saturday 27th December
Christmas Residential Early Bird Offer! 10% off packages if booked by 1st September 2025
Gold – £525 Per Person
Frankincense – £580 Per Person
Spoil yourselves this Christmas and include an upgraded executive bedroom and a welcome festive hamper, including a bottle of Prosecco.
Myrrh – £655 Per Person
Our ultimate Christmas experience includes an early check in and a private afternoon tea, reserved parking space at the front of the hotel, upgrade to one of our ten festively decorated suites and a champagne welcome hamper. Private drinks reception on Christmas Eve in the Library Lounge, prior to the Carol Concert. Enjoy a relaxing in-room breakfast with a glass of fizz on Boxing Day Morning. Tickets to the Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at Harrogate theatre, including transport.
Residential Itinerary
Christmas Eve – 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.
Christmas Day – 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!
Boxing Day – 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, Deck the Halls. Uncover clues,
solve the murder mystery and immerse yourself in a night of festive intrigue and fun.
Saturday 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.
New Years Eve
Swan Spectacular New Year’s Eve Celebration
Join us for an evening of elegance and celebration, at our Swan Spectacular New Year’s Eve party! Bring in the New Year in an unforgettable style starting with champagne and a selection of delicious canapés on
arrival to set the festive tone.
Indulge in a beautifully-crafted four-course meal. As the evening unfolds, enjoy the sounds of our live band, followed by our resident DJ to see the New Year in.
- £80 per person
- £165 with accommodation (including tickets to the party) in a classic double/twin bedroom.
Call us at 01423 500055 or email christmas@theoldswanhotel.co.uk