Book your Christmas & New Year celebrations at The Duke of Cambridge, Tilford

As the grounds harden and sparkle with frost, and schedules busy with festive plans, it really is the most wonderful time of the year to raise the temperature by sharing in good company, alongside the roaring fire here at The Duke.

Celebrate the festive season with fresh, seasonal food and drink, sourced locally with care, not miles, in between. Simply follow the delicious aromas of slow-roasted fare and the sweet, spicy scents of warming mulled wines and cider, to feel right at home with us this Christmas. Don’t forget to check our festive workshops calender to get you into the mood!

The Duke's barn at Christmas

Christmas Party Menu

Our Head Chef, Jonathan Long, has captured the essence of Christmas with a menu that is overflowing with fresh flavour, deliciousness and seasonal tradition.  Whether you are celebrating with friends, colleagues or your nearest and dearest, our festive menu will leave you with a warm glow of festive joy.

Two course lunch: £23.95
Three course lunch: £26.95
Three course dinner: £29.95

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New Year's Eve

Plan ahead to ensure you are doing something wonderful this New Year with your favourite people and join us at The Duke. Let your hair down with delicious food, celebratory drinks and great music from the fantastic acoustic duo, Dragonfly Sky, as we see in the New Year amongst a fabulous atmosphere. Book early as tickets are limited.

Three courses: £57.95

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Gift Vouchers

Looking for gift ideas this Christmas? It can be hard to get inspiration, especially as the years seem to fly by so quickly.

Bubbles, delicious gourmet feasts and weekends away are just some of the online gift voucher packages we offer across our collection of 10 pubs and inns throughout Hampshire and Surrey. A winner of a gift guaranteed not to go in the ‘recycled present cupboard’ on Boxing Day and that will be appreciated and enjoyed.

Book your festive celebration today

Book your celebrations by using our easy online booking system below. Please note, to make a reservation to dine from our Christmas Party Menu or New Year’s Eve Menu, a £15 deposit per person is required at the time of booking.
Please view full Terms & Conditions here.

Festive Workshops

Get together with friends for a festive catch up with a difference or simply treat yourself to some valuable ‘you time’ and enjoy one of our festive workshops, held in the barn here at The Duke. Whether you’re wanting to learn a new craft skill or you fancy an evening of learning about local drink producers, make sure you book yourself a ticket before they sell out. All workshops include welcome refreshments, lunch/dinner, tools and equipment. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Festive Willow Weaving

Tuesday 20th November
Spend the day learning the incredible craft and skill of willow weaving and create your very own festive willow reindeer or angel to take home and bring a touch of Christmas to your surroundings. An interactive workshop hosted by local willow weaver extraordinaire Judith Needham; followed by a delicious two-course set lunch.

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Festive Food Pairing

Festive Food & Drink Pairing

Wednesday 28th November
Are you and your friends ‘foodies’ and love to enjoy a tipple or two? Spend the evening learning all there is to know about our local drink producers from the King of Drink, Joel Eastman, owner of Grape & Grain Tours.  Joel will host this festive 3-course festive meal and drink-paired evening – an event not to be missed!

Christmas Wreath Making

Tuesday 11th December
Following a sell-out last year, Stella Doble of Stella Rose Flowers returns to The Duke again this year, with her popular festive wreath-making workshop. Enjoy a delicious two-course set lunch with your friends and learn how to create your very own festive wreath, to take home and add that extra spark of festive magic to your home this season.

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> Click here to view our festive opening hours

Please note, it is important to us that our team have a well-deserved break and get to enjoy the festivities with their families and friends.
Therefore, we will be closed on Christmas Day.