The Old Swan Christmas Break in Harrogate

Christmas at The Old Swan

The Old Swan Hotel is the ideal location for a Christmas break in Harrogate. There’s no better time of year to escape with friends and family than over the festive period.

Roaring log fires, excellent food and luxuriously relaxing accommodation await you. With the halls decked and the trees sparkling, The Old Swan is the perfect atmosphere for a traditional Yorkshire Christmas celebration.

This famous Victorian building hosts festive events throughout December and retains an elegant charm with traditional decorations adorning the hotel, wreaths swathed on the fireplace and exquisitely decorated trees dotted throughout the hotel.

A Christmas treat for you and a loved one…

Looking to get away for a Christmas break in Harrogate this year and relax over the festive period?

At The Old Swan we offer a great Christmas break beginning with your arrival on Christmas Eve. Then over the festive period just relax and enjoy Christmas by letting us take care of everything until the time comes for us to wish you a safe journey home.

David Ritson
General Manager

Festive break in Harrogate

Christmas Eve

Arrive from 3.00pm and settle into your room, then enjoy afternoon tea which we’ll be serving in our
lounges when it suits you.

Take some time to explore the hotel our gardens and Harrogate before changing for dinner.

We’ll officially welcome you at an evening drinks reception, followed by an informal carol service
performed by the Christ Church Choir. Dinner will be served in the dining room .

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 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 with a night at the races.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day brunch will be served during the morning for those that want to sleep in, then you’ve the opportunity to explore the beautiful spa town of Harrogate and browse the interesting choice of shops.

Wetherby Racecourse will be holding their traditional Boxing Day meet, you can enjoy the pantomime at Harrogate Theatre or head off and explore the Yorkshire countryside that surrounds Harrogate.

In the evening we’ll be holding a Gala Dinner with entertainment in one of our magnificent dining rooms.

Tuesday, 27th December

Breakfast will be served after which we’ll 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.