Archive: Christmas 2024. The festive offers and prices below are historical. For current celebrations, see Old Hall Hotel events or contact the hotel on 01298 22841.

Christmas at The Old Hall Hotel

For Christmas 2024, the hotel advertised festive afternoon tea from 1–31 December, from £30 per person. These were the published 2024 offer and price.

Christmas tree beside a fireplace at the Old Hall Hotel

A tiered stand of sandwiches, cakes and scones

The hotel also advertised a three-course Christmas Day carvery in 2024, from £95 per person.

For current festive dining and availability, contact the hotel.

Festive decorations on a fireplace

Christmas tree beside tables in a dining room

Special Celebrations and Family Get-togethers

Planning a special get-together with family and friends? If you’re looking for a local venue for gatherings big or small, the Old Hall Hotel in Buxton combines charm, history and elegance for your celebration with versatile event spaces.

The Old Hall stands opposite Buxton Opera House. Historic England records that parts of its 16th-century building survive and that Mary Queen of Scots was held there under the Earl of Shrewsbury’s custody. Champneys describes it as one of England’s oldest hotels. The hotel accepts dogs for an additional charge, with restrictions in food and drink areas; see its guest information for the current policy.

Collage of the Old Hall Hotel exterior and interiors

In 2024, this article reported that Deirdre Billing had become the hotel’s general manager and that pre-theatre dining offers had returned. Contact the hotel for its current dining arrangements.

Entrance to the Old Hall Hotel

The original 2024 feature reported that the Theatre Bar had served as a Festival Hub for the Buxton International Festival, and that a return was planned for 2025.

The Perfect Venue for Every Celebration

Champneys lists the Cavendish and Talbot rooms for meetings and events, as well as private dining and special occasions.

The hotel advertises meeting spaces for gatherings of up to 40 guests. Capacity depends on the room and type of event; contact the hotel to discuss your plans.

Tables set for a meal in a dining room

Personalised Menus and Expert Event Planning

The hotel advertises personalised event menus. Discuss dietary requirements and allergen information with its team when planning your event.

Decorated corridor with a chandelier

Contact the hotel’s events team to discuss menus, arrangements and availability.

Weddings at the Old Hall Hotel

The Old Hall advertises wedding ceremonies, receptions and accommodation. Contact the hotel to confirm current packages, room capacities and availability.

Guests gathered at a celebration meal

Bedroom with a four-poster bed

Champneys lists four-poster rooms and wedding accommodation. Ask the hotel about room options and the facilities included in your booking.

Explore Old Hall accommodation, or contact the hotel about your plans.

How to book

For current bookings, call the Old Hall Hotel on 01298 22841 or email info@oldhallhotel.co.uk.

Old Hall Hotel, The Square, Buxton, SK17 6BD

T: 01298 22841

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