Advent heralds the exciting start to the festive season, and this year The Devonshire Arms has created an atmospheric Christmas shopping event for all to enjoy.
Over three weekends on the approach to the holiday season, starting on 30th November, there will be a pop-up Christmas market, showcasing festive goods, gifts and produce from an array of carefully curated artisan suppliers, most of whom are local to the Dales.
This pop up festive Christmas market invites you to shop in a wonderfully atmospheric setting for delightful Christmas treats for your gift list, to decorate your home and treat yourself, including home dipped candles, festive wreaths, ceramics, hand-crafted jewellery and culinary gifts from local suppliers such as Woolly Sheep Candles, Kushboo, The Ginger Pot Creations, Wildflowers, Rooks and Roses, Snug Aromatics and Riva and Bea.
There will also be an outdoor drinks bar with warming beverages, including mulled wine and hot chocolate alongside delicious seasonal snacks to enjoy and add to the fun of this event.
Visitors attending on the first weekend of the Christmas Market, Saturday 30th November will see the lighting up of our grand Christmas tree, which has been sustainably grown and specially selected to mark the occasion on the Bolton Abbey estate.
Why not pre-book lunch at the Brasserie to make the most of this seasonal occasion and spend more time with friends and family. The festive menu, with carefully sourced local produce featured throughout alongside a children’s menu for all to enjoy a family day out.
Dates – 30th Nov/1st Dec; 7th/8th Dec and 14th/15th Dec
11am – 4pm. Free entry to the marketplace.
Brasserie – pre booking is recommended, Saturdays 12 noon – 2.30pm
Sundays 12 – 3pm.
Midweek Alpine Style Drinks Gatherings
Throughout December, we have a midweek festive hospitality treat to enjoy with the market stalls transformed to cosy outdoor huts to gather friends and family together for drinks and merriment, enjoying the convivial and festive atmosphere. Each seats up to 6 people, and are super cosy, fashioned in an alpine/ hygge style, with comforts such as sheepskin rugs and tabletop heaters. Make sure to wrap up warm as well.
Available from 12 noon, the £30 hire fee (for a 90 minute slot) includes 4 deluxe hot chocolates, served with cream and marshmallows accompanied by a plate of mince pies. Alcoholic drinks available to purchase include a tankard of Staropramen beer, a chilled glass of Cuvee Artellium, mulled wine or even a shot of Baileys to accompany that delicious mug of hot chocolate.
Why not book in for lunch or early supper at the Brasserie during your visit. Our festive menu, crammed with locally sourced produce, includes seasonal delights such as Treacle cured salmon with pickled kohlrabi, lemongrass and ginger dressing and mains including Yorkshire Roast Turkey parcel with all the trimmings, and Wild mushroom and chestnut pithivier with confit potato and braised red cabbage, with mulled trifle with parkin biscuit and clementine among the dessert treats.
Bookings for the huts can be made online from Monday, December 2nd until Friday, December 27th. Available in 90 min slots, from 12 noon until 6pm – i.e. 12 noon – 1.30pm; 1.30pm – 3pm; 3pm – 4.30pm and 4.30pm – 6pm.
Devonshire Brasserie – advance booking is recommended. Serving times are between 12 noon and 2.30pm for lunch with supper from 5.30pm – 9pm.
Feasting & Fireworks
Be sure to remember the 5th of November, with a cracking evening of feasting and fireworks at the Devonshire Arms Hotel.
The thoughtfully curated evening commences with canapés in the Après Bar, followed by three delicious courses of local fayre. This feast for the senses culminates with fireworks to music, with the Dales as a dramatic backdrop. Book now – £90 per adult.
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