Christmas at Northcote: A Luxury Festive Escape in the Heart of the Ribble Valley

This Christmas, Northcote in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley is inviting guests to make the festive season genuinely special, with exceptional food, fine wine, beautiful surroundings and hospitality that is genuinely second to none.

From festive lunches and seasonal dining to December overnight stays, private celebrations and thoughtful gifts there are a host of ways to celebrate Christmas at this luxurious, boutique hotel and dining destination.

With a Michelin-starred restaurant, stunning newly refurbished bedrooms, roaring fires, cosy corners and the spectacular Forest of Bowland on the doorstep, Northcote offers a festive experience where guests can leave the organising behind and concentrate on simply enjoying the season.

Festive Dining at Northcote

Northcote’s festive celebrations begin in early December, with delicious seasonal menus created by chef patron-director Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Guests can enjoy the Seasonal Christmas Lunch throughout December – an opportunity to gather with family, friends or colleagues over exceptional food and wine in the beautiful surroundings of the Ribble Valley.

With enticing entrees, main course highlights of Herdwick Lamb, Highland Venison or North Sea Cod and Lisa’s unique take on festive desserts – it’s an elevated festive menu with a unique twist.

View the full menu here: https://www.northcote.com/christmas/dining/the-seasonal-christmas-lunch/

As Christmas approaches, the festive dining continues with a full programme of menus from Christmas Eve through to New Year, giving guests the opportunity to celebrate in true Northcote style across the festive period. Options include Christmas Eve lunch and dinner, Christmas Day lunch, Boxing Day lunch and dinner, Festive Sunday lunch and New Years Day lunch and dinner – all open to residents and non-residents.

For those looking to welcome 2027 in style there is also a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner party.

For the full festive dining programme, from Christmas Eve through to 1st January visit: https://www.northcote.com/christmas/dining/

December Breaks: A Festive Gourmet Escape Before Christmas

For those who want to enjoy the magic of Christmas without waiting until Christmas Day, Northcote’s December Breaks offer the chance to combine an overnight stay with exceptional seasonal dining.

It is the perfect opportunity to slow down, enjoy the Ribble Valley in winter and experience Northcote’s festive atmosphere – whether that means a countryside walk, enjoying a bottle from Northcote’s award-winning wine list, festive cocktails beside the fire or a memorable meal.

The package includes overnight accommodation in a chosen room or suite, a five-course Seasonal Gourmet Menu and Northcote’s renowned cook-to-order breakfast.

Book an indulgent winter stay from £545 per couple: https://www.northcote.com/offer/seasonal-gourmet-break-package/

Festive Cooking at Northcote Cookery School

For food lovers who would rather get hands-on, Northcote Cookery School offers festive classes that make a great day out with friends, a seasonal celebration with colleagues or a memorable gift.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading cookery schools, the Northcote Cookery School offers hands-on experiences ranging from essential kitchen skills and themed cooking days to specialist masterclasses. Courses are designed for everyone from enthusiastic beginners to more experienced home cooks, with professional tuition, practical cooking and the opportunity to learn techniques inspired by the Michelin-starred kitchen.

Festive specialist classes include Christmas Hamper Treats, Christmas Dinner Parties, Christmas Pies, Cakes and Puddings and The Ultimate Christmas Feast. Specific 2026 festive classes start from £235 per person.

Courses can be viewed and booked here: https://www.northcote.com/cookery-school/cookery-school-selection/ starting from £235 per person.

Or for a particularly memorable festive gift or pre-Christmas get-together, bespoke Cookery School experiences can also be created for private groups of up to eight people, with the day tailored around a group’s interests, from dinner-party menus to sweet treats. Contact Northcote for more information.

Give the Gift of Northcote

For a Christmas gift with a difference, Northcote Gift Vouchers offer the chance to give friends and family a taste of the Northcote experience – from memorable dining and stays to cookery experiences.

Gift vouchers are available via Northcote’s online booking system: https://onlinebookings.alacer.co.uk/Northcote/OnlineBookings/VoucherBooking/VoucherBookingPage

Limited Availability: The Three-Night Christmas Celebration

For those looking to make Christmas truly effortless, Northcote’s Three-Night Celebration from 24th–27th December 2026 offers a fully immersive festive escape, with the Northcote team taking care of the cooking, entertaining and Christmas Day celebrations.

Guests can arrive on Christmas Eve and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and live festive carols, followed by Louis Roederer Collection 247 Champagne, festive snacks and a four-course Christmas Eve dinner. Christmas Day includes Champagne breakfast, the Three Kings Canapés & Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé Champagne Party, followed by a four-course Christmas lunch with a matched wine flight. Boxing Day brings a leisurely breakfast, a countryside walk through the Ribble Valley and an evening Champagne reception and four-course Boxing Day Gala Dinner.

Three-Night Christmas Celebration: 24th–27th December 2026, from £3,000 per room for two people sharing a Classic Room.

There is now only limited availability remaining for this wonderful three-night Christmas break.

For more information and to book: https://www.northcote.com/offer/three-night-celebration-break/

Speaking of Christmas at Northcote, Managing Director, Craig Bancroft said:

“At Northcote, Christmas is about more than a meal or a night away. It is time to slow down and enjoy the season in beautiful surroundings, with the Northcote team taking care of every detail.

Whether guests join us for a festive lunch in December, celebrate with friends or colleagues, enjoy an overnight winter escape or make Northcote their Christmas home, we want every visit to feel special, relaxed and memorable.”