Christmas and New Year's
Christmas at Great Fosters - parties, feasts and stays near Windsor
Could there be a more magical place to spend the festive season than Great Fosters? With centuries of history and hospitality behind us, our 16th-century mansion is the perfect setting for a season full of sparkle, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
From Christmas parties and cosy fireside moments to the grandeur of our Christmas Holiday Package, your stay will be brimming with festive charm, delicious food, and a few delightful surprises along the way. And as the year draws to a close, join us for New Year’s stays and celebrations as we ring in 2026 in true Great Fosters style – with elegance, warmth, and plenty of cheer.
Our Christmas Package
Christmas Stays
Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the elegant surroundings of our 16th-century mansion, with everything thoughtfully planned from Christmas Eve to 28th December.
Christmas Eve
- Check-in from 3pm
- Carols by the tree and fire pits on the Tithe Barn Terrace or Orangery, with mulled wine, hot chocolates, and toasted marshmallows
- Festive Al a Carte dinner in the Tithe Barn
Christmas Day
- Breakfast at leisure in the Estate Grill or Garden Room, with a glass of Bucks Fizz to start the day in style
- Christmas Day Lunch in the Tithe Barn
- Kings Speech at 3pm in the Painted Hall or Anne Boleyn Lounge
- Evening Grazing Buffet, available at your leisure from the Estate Grill
Boxing Day
- Breakfast at leisure in the Estate Grill or Garden Room
- Falconry display in the grounds
- Afternoon Tea in the Orangery
- Evening Buffet in the Tithe Barn, with live music
Should you wish to upgrade to the Michelin starred Tudor Pass on Christmas Day please request when making your reservation. Sample menus can be viewed here.
Our Festive Offer
December Stays
To experience festive magic and revel in the time of year, plan your escape to our glorious estate. If you're looking for some festive fun, fabulous food and gorgeous wintery grounds, there's nowhere better.
We have plenty of cosy nooks and warming log fires to relax beside at our estate while the beautiful Windsor Great Park to explore on our doorstep (AKA as the King's back garden!). Not to mention three treatment rooms, perfect for a soothing massage after Christmas shopping, there's also our decadently royal afternoon tea (always a treat!)
Festive Feasting
Afternoon Tea and December Dining
This December, take a little time out to enjoy the simple pleasures of the season. Whether it’s a relaxed afternoon tea by the fire or a leisurely meal with friends, Great Fosters is the perfect place to unwind.
With comforting dishes, seasonal flavours, and a touch of festive sparkle, it’s dining made for cosy catch-ups and easy-going get-togethers.
Please note our Festive Afternoon Tea menu will be live from December 1st until January 2nd, 2026.
Festive Parties
Private Dining & Larger Gatherings
Catch up with friends or gather with colleagues for a festive celebration. Whether your gathering is for 4 or 180 we have a suitably historic and luxurious spot reserved especially for you.
Our New Years Eve Offer
Stay for New Years
If Great Fosters is glowing at Christmas it's positively sparkling for New Year's Eve. Our incredible Tithe Barn plays host to the most glamorous occasion of the festive season, which you can enjoy as a resident with our one or two-night package or as an evening guest.
New Years Eve
- Drinks & canapés
- Five course dinner in the Tithe Barn
- DJ and dancefloor in the Tithe Barn
- Choice of one or two nights Luxury overnight stay with breakfast