CHRISTMAS
IT’ S PARTY TIME!
The Christmas period is all about friends, family and work colleagues getting together, spending some quality time and no doubt drinking a seasonal mulled wine or two. It’ s all part of the season to be jolly. Thankfully, living in Sussex means that there is more than enough good old festive fun to be had for everyone in the form of events, fairs, and days and nights out. From last minute shopping to late night dancing and family activities, our county knows how to throw a brilliant Christmas party; here’ s some of our top picks.
CHRISTMAS IN THE CASTLE 26 Nov-3 Jan( closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) www. nationaltrust. org. uk / bodiam-castle
Feast your eyes on ancient splendour as life and light is brought to Bodiam Castle over the cold, dark days of medieval winter. Warm the soul and take a trip through a tunnel of light as you make your way up to the ruin. Bring the family to create a festive lantern and add your Christmas wishes to the wishing tree.
PARTY NIGHTS AT THE EAST SUSSEX NATIONAL 26 Nov, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 Dec www. eastsussexnational. co. uk
At the East Sussex National, it’ s the perfect place to celebrate Christmas the way Hollywood does! Dress up like a star and join other partygoers in this winter wonderland of seasonal festivities. Your party package includes a glass of champagne, a magnificent three-course meal with coffee, Christmas crackers and novelties, and a disco and DJ. Priced at £ 39.50 per person for November dates( and Thursdays) and £ 44.50 for December weekends, this is a great value night out. Carriages at 1am!
DEANS PLACE HOTEL PARTY NIGHT 2 Dec www. deansplacehotel. co. uk
Deans Place Hotel’ s Christmas party night includes a delicious three-course meal followed by mince pies and coffee. And once the food is done, you can enjoy a disco with a live DJ for the rest of the night. There is even a photo booth dressing-up station to really get into the festive spirit! The meal includes a choice of wonderful fayre including pressed duck and cranberry terrine; wild mushroom and thyme soup; turkey breast with all the trimmings; braised featherblade of beef; salted caramel, hazelnut and bitter chocolate tartlet; and plum pudding with brandy sauce.
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