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The Old Hall Hotel Buxton

If you are planning on getting away from it all over the festive season and staying in a very special hotel, with a traditional Christmas atmosphere, located in stunning surroundings and with excellent cuisine - come and visit us at The Old Hall Hotel.

The Old Hall Hotel: Believed to be the oldest hotel in England, once home to Mary Queen of Scots, a hotel full of traditional character and charm.

Beautifully situated in the centre of the Spa town of Buxton, The Old Hall Hotel rests next to the magnificent Crescent building and opposite the exquisite famous Opera House.

Join us for this festive season with our 2, 3 or 4 day Christmas package.

  • 2 night Christmas Package from £350.00 per person
  • 3 night Christmas Package from £490.00 per person
  • 4 night Christmas Package from £580.00 per person
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Christmas Breaks

Christmas Eve

Get in the festive mood early. Choose afternoon tea in the residents lounge or join us at 2.30pm for our trip to Pooles Cavern, Buxton's 2 million year old natural limestone cave with hot mulled wine on your return and time to prepare yourself for the evening ahead.

Whilst Jes and his team are preparing your candlelit dinner, join us for a welcome cocktail in the George Potter bar. This will be followed by dinner in the restaurant and a visit from Burbage Band for Christmas carol singing. After dinner enjoy coffee & liqueurs or attend midnight mass at St John's Church (3 minutes walk from the hotel)

Christmas Day

Breakfast in bed- enjoy a leisurely start to this very special day.

Open your Christmas presents over a luxurious breakfast of fresh orange, local butchers bacon sandwiches, croissants, conserves and freshly ground coffee.

After Breakfast, time to promenade- meander around the Pavilion Gardens or ask for our 3 mile walk around the Georgian splendours of Buxton and learn a little of the history of our Spa town.

Over a glass of Bucks Fizz and our special homemade canapés choose your Christmas lunch from our traditional menu.

After lunch play board games in our games room, try our Christmas quizzes, snooze in the TV lounge, watch the Queen's speech or get some air by trying out our Treasure Hunt- just for fun.

A special screening of a Christmas DVD in the lounge. Late afternoon- Christmas cake and tea. Between 7.30 - 9.30pm a delicious informal buffet supper will be served.

We have selected another DVD for after supper.

Boxing Day

Enjoy breakfast in the restaurant before the Boxing Day concert in the Pavilion Gardens 11am- 1pm. With a hot mulled wine on your return.

Light buffet lunch to be served in the Shrewsbury Room before Peter Pan pantomime in the Opera House. Seats in the Dress Circle.

Join us for afternoon tea after the panto, then time to prepare for our Candlelit Boxing Night Dinner. Enjoy a chilled glass of champagne at 8pm before you dine in our restaurant.

27th December

A hearty breakfast- then time to leave. Spend the morning exploring the area or stay on extra days. We can advise you of the many interesting places to visit or you can try our exclusive White Peak Tour.

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Festive Lunch Menu

Christmas starts early at The Old Hall with our festive lunches served daily throughout December. Meet up with friends, enjoy a family meal or take time out of work to enjoy our delicious food. With a choice that includes a traditional roast and some 'old favourites' there is sure to be something for everyone.

£16.50pp per person inc Vat

Starters...

  • Homemade Soup of the Day with a Crusty Bread Roll
  • Smoked Salmon Rose with a Basil Mayonnaise & Crispy Rocket Salad
  • Toasted Hazelnut & Goats Cheese Terrine with Balsamic Roasted Peppers
  • Home Made Pate, Red Onion Confit & Toasted Bread
  • Avocado Pear & Crispy Bacon Salad with Garlic Croutons

Mains...

  • Roasted Sea bass with Wilted Spinach & Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Roast Derbyshire Turkey, Seasoning, Blanketed Pig & Cranberry Sauce
  • Steak & Ale Pie in a Rich Peppered Gravy with a Puff Pastry Lid
  • Clove Infused Gammon Steak with a Pineapple & Red Onion Salsa
  • Mushroom, Squash, Leek, Red Pepper & Cheddar Crumble

All Mains are served with Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes

Deserts...

  • Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce
  • Chocolate & Black Cherry Roulade
  • Fine Local Cheese & Biscuits
  • Cinnamon & Mango Créme Brulee
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Christmas Party Nights

Join us for a very special christmas party night

Why not celebrate Christmas with friends, family or work colleagues and have a party at the Old Hall Hotel? With a choice of food served at your table, party hats and trimmings you can really get in the Christmas spirit then dance the night away to our resident DJ.

With prices from just £22.50 a Christmas party night at The Old Hall is great value and great fun. Our popular party nights sell out fast so get booked to ensure a great night.

December dates...

  • Friday 30th Nov £19.00
  • Saturday 1st Dec £29.50
  • Wednesday 5th £19.00
  • Friday 7th £29.50
  • Saturday 8th £29.50
  • Wednesday 12th £19.00
  • Thursday 13th £22.50
  • Friday 14th £29.50
  • Saturday 15th £29.50
  • Wednesday 19th £22.50
  • Thursday 20th £22.50
  • Friday 21st £29.50
  • Saturday 22nd £29.50

Menu

  • Home Made Soup of the Day served with a Crusty Bread Roll
  • Potted Prawns with Dill & a Crusty Bread Roll
  • Brie & Cranberry Chutney Tart on Dressed Leaves
  • Smoked Ham & Mozzarella Cheese Platter with Roasted Garlic & Crispy Bread Sticks

Mains...

  • Poached Salmon Steak with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Roast Derbyshire Turkey, Seasoning, Blanketed Pig & Cranberry Sauce
  • Sirloin Steak in a Mushroom, Onion, Mustard Cream Sauce
  • Sundried Tomato & Mixed Bean Cannelloni with a Rich Cheese Sauce

All Mains are Served with Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes

Deserts...

  • Christmas Pudding with Rum Sauce
  • Lemon & Lime Meringue with White Chocolate Sauce
  • Fine Local Cheese & Biscuits
  • Toffee & Honeycomb Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate
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Party in The Pit

Throughout December we are hosting some great music nights in our Orchestra pit to get you, your friends and family in the festive spirit!

From 7.30pm - Late bar until 1am!!! FREE Entry before 9pm (£3 after)

Friday 7th Dec
Purple Cloud of Funk

Friday 14th Dec
The Stand

Christmas Eve
Open Mic night

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New Years Eve Party

We will be hosting a special party to welcome in the New Year 2013.

We are providing the legendary local band Purple Cloud of Funk and disco dancing in our large Restaurant. A grand count down at midnight with a glass of fizz to see in the New Year.

  • Three course dinner in the Wine Bar and Party £60.00 per person
  • Extensive 2 course Buffet and Party £50.00 per person

Places in the Wine Bar are limited so please book as soon as possible.

Restaurant Buffet Menu

  • Hot Honey Baked Ham Carved off the Bone
  • Cold Roast Sirloin of Derbyshire Beef & Asparagus
  • Cajun Chicken Pieces
  • Tuna Fish Salad Nicoise
  • Stilton Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Vegetable Samosai
  • Roast Vegetable & Mushroom Lasagne
  • New Potatoes
  • Salads: Avocado & Crispy Bacon, Cherry Tomato, Green, Coleslaw & Waldorf
  • Hot Breads
  • Savouries & Sauces

Wine Bar

Starters...

  • Smoked Haddock & Welsh Rarebit on a bed of Leeks
  • Chicken Liver Parfait, Red Onion Marmalade Served with Toast
  • Half a Charentais Melon with Exotic Fruits & Liquors
  • Field Mushroom, Stilton & Pear Wellington

Mains...

  • Lemon Sole Fillet Stuffed with Spinach & Scallops on Creamed Artichoke Sauce
  • Roast Derbyshire Lamb Rump with a Herb & Garlic Crust Glazed with Red Currant & Port Jus
  • Rib Eye Steak from the High Peak Grilled to your Preference with Roast Red Pepper & Balsamic Sauce
  • Country Vegetable Spicy Risotto with Parsnip Crisps

All Served with Pan Fried Sugar Snaps, Vichy Carrots & Fondant Potatoes

Deserts...

  • Chocolate & Hazelnut Bread & Butter Pudding
  • Lemon Tart & Berry Jam
  • Fine Local Cheese & Biscuits
  • Chocolate Profiteroles Filled with Brandy Cream
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