Festivities for this Christmas: Top Recommendations

Festivities for this Christmas are in full swing. Get ready to celebrate Christmas in style with PA Life’s ultimate guide to the most exclusive properties in the UK. Whether you’re dreaming of fine dining, stunning towers, or breathtaking terraces. We’ve got the perfect destinations to make your festive season unforgettable. From luxury experiences to magical settings, PA Life’s handpicked locations promise to bring your Christmas celebrations to life. 

The Christmas tower experience at De Vere Horsley Estate

Festivities for this Christmas, PA Life’s top recommendations begin with The De Vere Horsley Estate Towers. They have the most beautiful grounds in the heart of Surrey, which certainly do not disappoint. Nestled amidst acres of surrey parkland, De Vere Horsley Estate has the heritage and history to host a memorable festive celebration. Whether you’re catching up with loved ones or partying the night away with colleagues. Their fine wines, mouth-watering menus and glittering decorations will ensure everyone enjoys a festive occasion to remember.

Christmas at The Corinthia

Excitingly, for the very first time, Corinthia London is collaborating with one of our brand partners. Unveiling a Feldspar Christmas pop-up shop, open throughout the festive season.  This will be Feldspar’s first-ever pop-up and physical retail space and is set to be truly special. Featuring a mix of items to shop and beautifully crafted, handmade displays to admire. Inspired by an old-fashioned hotel experience. The pop-up will be open from 16^th November 2024 to 5^th January 2025.

As winter’s crisp embrace settles over London, The Garden becomes your seasonal hideaway. Snuggle up in our cozy blankets, warm your soul with hearty, comforting dishes. Sip on classic cocktails as timeless as the season’s first frost.

A festive wellness happy hour in Soho

W London redefines the city happy hour with its Après-Work Spa Experience. A mid-week alpine-inspired wellness escape for city professionals. Launching on 28 November, this weekday retreat from 5 PM – 7 PM. Combining après-ski cocktails, indulgent spa treatments, and cosy festive vibes. Guests can unwind with a 30-minute Insta Hydra Facial at the AWAY® Spa, refresh in the steam room. Sipping seasonal cocktails like the Spiked Hot Chocolate or Red Run in the Veuve Clicquot-inspired Après Lodge. All surrounded by fur blankets, skis, and firewood.

Priced at £99 per person, the après work package includes a 30-minute Insta Hydra facial, one cocktail from the Après Lodge menu. Or a glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne, plus access to W London’s fitness and wellness facilities between 5-7pm on day of treatment. Available from 28 November – 28 February.

A library festive afternoon tea

London Marriott Hotel County Hall, invites guests to enjoy The Library’s festive inspired Afternoon Tea. Showcasing breathtaking views of London’s Southbank, the River Thames and Big Ben. Guests can indulge in smoked salmon and citrus crème fraiche sandwiches and turkey sandwiches with cranberry butter. Followed by homemade Christmas scones with cranberry, cinnamon and buttermilk. Indulgent treats include a mandarin eggnog Swiss roll, a charming mince pie tartlet topped with a snowman and the show-stopping after eight Queen Elizabeth dessert. With a glass of English Sparkling Wine adds the perfect festive sparkle to the experience.

 The Library Festive Afternoon Tea is available from 14 November 2024- 5 January 2025 every day from 12-5pm and is priced at £70 per person, £90 with a glass of Pommery Champagne, and £120 including free-flowing English sparkling wine for one and a half hours.

From 24-26 December 2024 and on 1 January 2025 from 12-5pm, the tea will be priced at £115 per person

Netflix Inspired ‘That Christmas’ Afternoon Tea

Set in the heart of Mayfair, Sheraton Grand London Park Lane invites guests of all ages to a festive afternoon tea inspired by Netflix’s That Christmas, based on popular children’s book by Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill). Launching on 21 November in the hotel’s iconic Art Deco Palm Court, the tea features reimagined British classics with whimsical twists inspired by scenes and characters from the animated film, such as the ‘Officially Nice’ Sour Cherry and Pistachio Macaron and ‘Dasher’ the Reindeer’s Salted Caramel Mousse. Younger guests can decorate snowman cookies and enjoy branded activity packs, while adults can enjoy a Pommery Champagne option and themed cocktails.

The ‘That Christmas’ Afternoon Tea is available from 2^t November – 8 January 2025 on weekdays from 2pm – 6pm and weekends from 12pm – 6pm. Prices start from £65 per adult and £29 per child, with That Christmas cocktails priced at £17 each and champagne options from £80.

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