Relax and enjoy a peaceful and special Christmas or New Year here at Normanton Park Hotel.

Set in the heart of Rutland's water beautiful countryside, we are located on the shore of Rutland Water close to the local boutique shops of Oakham, Stamford & Uppingham. As soon as you cross the threshold you will receive the warmest of welcomes.

We always aim to make Normanton Park Hotel an extension of your home and you are in the perfect surroundings to do as much or as little as you like.

Christmas Parties

A warm welcome reception in the hotel with mulled wine and Stilton.

Christmas carols with choir around the Christmas tree between 6-7pm.

Dinner will be served between 7–9pm, please pre-book your table with reception (earlier tables can be booked on request). Please see menu.

Midnight mass will be held in several local churches. For more information and to pre-book your taxis please ask at reception.

Join us for a warming hot chocolate or brandy in the early hours of Christmas morning before you enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.

Continental and full English breakfast, with a glass of buck’s fizz, served in the conservatory from 8–10am.

Morning service in local churches. Please ask at reception for more information. 

Christmas lunch will be served from 12–4pm, followed by coffee and liqueurs.

Please pre-book your table with reception. 

Traditional tea and Christmas cake will be served from 5pm in the lounge. 

There will be a light buffet served in the conservatory from 7pm.

A traditional English breakfast will be served in the hotel from 8–10am.

Enjoy a relaxing morning in the hotel or an invigorating walk around Rutland Water. 

From 12 noon we will be serving beef bourguignon (a vegetarian alternative is available by prior request) with herb dumplings and roasted root vegetables, followed by Christmas cake and traditional mince pies in the hotel. 

Time to relax and reflect, maybe watch a film or read a good book. 

Please join us for our cocktail reception from 6.00pm. 

Dinner will be served from 7–9pm followed by a Christmas quiz. Please pre-book your table with reception.

December 27th

A traditional English breakfast will be served in the hotel from 8–10am. 

We will then bid you farewell and wish you a safe journey home. Our thanks to you for sharing your Christmas with all of us at Normanton Park Hotel and all the best to you and your families for a very healthy and prosperous 2023.

 We look forward to welcoming you back to Normanton Park Hotel soon.

Christmas Packages for 2 or 3 nights

December 30th

Arrive at your leisure from 3pm onwards and whether you choose to sit down and relax or head off for a brisk winter walk by the lake your New Year celebrations will be off to a good start.

In the evening enjoy the bistro menu in one of our dining rooms where you will be entertained by our resident pianist.

New Year’s Eve

The day begins with a hearty breakfast.

How about a little bit of shopping at the individual boutique stores locally in Oakham and Stamford?

Canapés and drinks from 6pm. 

Dinner served at 7pm. Please pre-book with reception. 

New Year celebrations go into full swing with champagne and canapés at your table followed by an exquisite six course meal.

Pop outside at 11.30pm for fireworks followed by dancing into the small hours. 

New Year’s Eve Rules! ~ Black tie optional. Carriages from 1.00am. 

Please ensure you have arranged transport home if required on the night.

New Year’s Day

Happy New Year! For those who need a lie in, we will extend traditional breakfast until 10.30am. A chance to relax and remember those resolutions – but put them off until tomorrow!

Brunch from 11.30 to 3.00 pm

New Year Big Quiz from 4pm

Buffet served in the conservatory from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm