Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy a programme of traditional Christmas carols, with the choir bringing many of the season’s best-loved favourites to life. Between choral performances, the piano will continue the festive mood with gentle Christmas music and familiar seasonal melodies, creating a warm and elegant backdrop to dinner.
Christmas Dinner Menu
Starter
Leek & Potato Soup
A warming homemade leek and potato soup, finished with cream and served with freshly baked bread and butter.
or
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms
Garlic mushrooms cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese and served with warm garlic bread.
Main Course
Traditional Roast Turkey with all the Christmas Trimmings
Succulent roast turkey served with sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets, crisp roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich homemade gravy, accompanied by all the traditional favourites of a classic Christmas dinner.
Dessert
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding
Served with rich toffee sauce, cream and vanilla ice cream.
or
Festive Meringue with Fresh Fruit
Crisp meringue topped with fresh seasonal fruit and cream.
or
Lakes Ice Cream Selection
A choice of Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate or Ginger ice cream.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Vegetarian, vegan and coeliac-friendly options are available with prior notice. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when booking so that our kitchen can prepare a suitable alternative.
Traditional Christmas Carols & Dinner
Celebrate Christmas at Appleby Castle with a magical evening of festive dining, live choral music and traditional Christmas carols in the magnificent surroundings of our 15th-century Great Hall.
Guests are invited to arrive from 6.00pm for a festive Christmas drink in the Castle bar before taking their seats for dinner at 7.00pm.
A delicious three-course Christmas dinner will be served in the Great Hall, accompanied throughout the evening by a live choir performing much-loved traditional Christmas carols. The sound of the choir filling this extraordinary historic room creates a wonderfully warm and atmospheric setting for the festive season.
Surrounded by ancient stone walls, Christmas decorations and centuries of history, guests can enjoy an evening combining the traditions of Christmas with the unique character of Appleby Castle.
Whether you are celebrating with family, friends or colleagues, Christmas Carols & Dinner at Appleby Castle offers a memorable alternative to the usual Christmas party or festive meal.
