things to do this Christmas
Seasons have come and gone, but some things haven't changed – the stillness of the grounds on a frosty morning, the warmth of firelight through old windows, the feeling of ease that lingers long after you leave.
This Christmas and New Year, we invite you to celebrate the season in the way Champneys always has: with calm, care and a little quiet magic.
The Stillness of Christmas at Champneys
There's a rhythm to December at Champneys that's been refined over a century. It's unhurried, comforting, and deeply human. Mornings unfold softly – the sound of slippers on wood floors, the scent of pine and spice in the air. Guests drift between spa and fire, finding space to breathe in a season that so often forgets to pause.
For some, it's gathering for a long, festive lunch – like the family Sunday lunch with Santa at Mottram Hall, filled with laughter and tradition. For others, it's the timeless pleasure of a festive afternoon tea, where candlelight flickers across fine china and carols drift through Eastwell Manor's drawing rooms. However you spend it, Christmas at Champneys is about connection – with yourself, with loved ones, with what matters most.
Things to Do: A Season for Making and Meaning
At Eastwell Manor and our country estates, the season also brings moments of quiet creativity – the kind that feel as restorative as they are festive. Our wreath-making afternoons fill the halls with the scent of evergreen and laughter, as guests gather around tables to craft with local florists, warming their hands on cups of tea and fresh scones.
Throughout December, our festive fayres at Champneys resorts invite you to explore thoughtfully curated gifts, locally crafted treasures, and seasonal treats – the perfect opportunity to find something special for loved ones or to bring a piece of the Champneys spirit home.
Elsewhere, the air is filled with music: festive afternoon tea accompanied by live carols and soft acoustic melodies, transforming simple moments into memories. These experiences capture what Champneys has always offered – the simple joy of being present.
Between the Years
The days between Christmas and New Year have their own kind of magic. Across our resorts, guests sink into spa pools, wander frost-touched gardens, or unwind with treatments that soothe and restore; perfect post-Christmas pamper. It's a time to reflect, reset, and ready yourself for what's next – to find balance in the quiet. In a world that rarely pauses, this is your chance to.
A Different Kind of New Year's Eve
Champneys has always believed that celebration doesn't need to be loud to be meaningful. As the year draws to a close, guests gather in calm, elegant surroundings – to dine, to toast, to simply be. For some, it's conversation and candlelight; for others, a midnight swim beneath the stars. However you welcome the new year, it's done with intention, not rush. Because here, the countdown is less about time passing, and more about how you spend it.
The Year Ahead
Morning comes quietly. You wake rested, not rushed – coffee in hand, robe on shoulders, the first light of a new year spilling across the lawns.
For a hundred years, Champneys has stood for renewal, reflection and wellbeing. And as the next century begins, those same values feel more timeless than ever.
Because at Champneys, Christmas isn't about doing more. It's about feeling more – calm, content, and completely yourself.
And for those who can't be here with you, the gift of Champneys is a way to share that same feeling. Our festive gift cards include 20% extra free credit, offering loved ones their own moment of calm – whenever they need it most. A thoughtful way to say you deserve this, even from afar.