CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON
ALL THE COMFORT AND JOY OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR AT HECKFIELD PLACE
THE HOUSE RETURNS TO ITS FAMILY ROOTS, GATHERING GUESTS TO HOME AND HEARTH, RADIATING A GENEROSITY OF FESTIVE SPIRIT THAT BRINGS WARMTH TO ALL.
Festive Experiences Throughout December
OUR FAVOURITE PART ABOUT THE FESTIVE SEASON IS GATHERING - BOTH WITH OUR COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS AND THOSE VISITING US FROM AFAR. THIS YEAR. WE'VE CREATED A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF EXPERIENCES IN THE LEAD UP TO CHRISTMAS.
Festive Films in the Screening Room from 1 December
This year, we're getting into the spirit early with festive films from 1 December in our Dolby Atmos Screening Room.
Sink deep into the comfy seats with popcorn in hand to enjoy festive favourites throughout the month of December, including Love Actually (15), The Holiday (12A) and more.
Screenings are available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
Wreath Making: December 1 at 12 PM - 3 PM
Join our In-House florist, Catherine, as she demonstrates how to weave a willow wreath frame and guides you in creating a seasonal wreath using a selection of botanical materials, including dried flowers and foliages from our Home Farm. Enjoy coffee, tea and cake as you learn.
This experiences is available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
£145 per person
Heckfield Tree Lighting: 1 December at 6:15pm
Gather round the front of our Georgian family home with mulled wine (for over 18s) and hot chocolate in hand as we turn on the lights of our Heckfield Christmas Tree.
Carollers and mince pies will spread mirth and merriment as the official start of the season begins.
This experience is complimentary and is available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
Pre-booking is not required.
Christmas Cocktail Gift Making: 8 December at 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Guided by our Head of Bar Development, Jenna, create, bottle and package a wonderful variety of some of our favourite Heckfield cocktails that make for the perfect gift. Shake, stir and bottle two servings of a Spiced Daquiri, Margarita and Espresso Martini. Taste each of these festive sips alongside a slice of Heckfield cake while you work.
This experience is available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
£95 per person
Willow Weave Decoration Making: 14 December at 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join local willow weaving expert, Judith Newham, to create a variety of willow decorations ranging from a large star – perfect for the top of your tree or as a door wreath – to an assortment of smaller stars, trees or even a mini reindeer. All materials will be provided including a set of fairy lights for the large star and natural British-grown willow and local hazel sticks.
This experiences is available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
£95 per person
Festive Fairy Decoration Workshop: 22 December at 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join our resident florist, Catherine, for a whimsical workshop to create a Festive Fairy made from foraged foliage and materials from our across our 438 acre estate - just in time for the Christmas holiday. Enjoy tea, coffee and cake while Catherine guides you through how to create your fairy.
This experiences is available to our resident guests and Friends of Heckfield.
£75 per person
CHRISTMAS AT HECKFIELD
A CHRISTMAS SPENT AS A HOUSE GUEST AT HECKFIELD IS ONE THAT IS FULL OF TRADITIONS. EACH YEAR, WE LOOK TO FESTIVE SEASONS AND STORIES PASSED ALONG WITH A DASH OF SOMETHING NEW TO INSPIRE A WEEK-LONG PROGRAMME FILLED WITH WARMTH AND JOY.
WE INVITE OUR GUESTS TO MAKE OUR HOUSE THEIR HOME OVER THIS SPECIAL TIME OF YEAR.
DECKING THE HALLS
To help usher in that spirited feeling, we’ll be decking the halls of the House in time for the beginning of December and the month's first full weekend.
FESTIVE FILMS
This year, we're getting into the spirit early with festive films from 1 December. Screenings of festive favourites will continue throughout the month of December.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Let’s sleigh ride together with Father Christmas and his reindeer outside the House, with a hot chocolate hut to keep you warm and toasty. Warm up in the Drawing Room and enjoy live music, followed by a choir and then on to a beautiful dinner in Marle and a jazz trio.
CHRISTMAS DAY
From the Heckfield family to yours: celebrate with a glass of Heckfield Classic Reserve and feasting on a beautiful lunch in Marle, before heading outdoors or relax with a movie and live music in the Drawing Room before a light supper
in the Dining Room.
BOXING DAY
Embrace the country life with duck herding, and enjoy a long leisurely walk across the estate before heading indoors for another festive film.
BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
From time spent in The Bothy by Wildsmith to family tree hunts, wine tastings and more, keep amused with daily treats and activities in the spell between Christmas and New Year.
NEW YEAR'S EVE 2024
Celebrate the end of 2024 with a magnificent New Year's Eve with champagne and cocktails in the House before a sumptuous supper in Marle. Then join us to roll back the carpets to dance in the new year with live music and a special fire and light performance.
NEW YEAR'S DAY
Start 2025 slowly and with intention with our wellbeing team.
The fresh air awaits to sweep away the previous night's indulgences with Cold Water Immersion in the morning, followed by a Sauna Medicine ritual with our Sauna Practitioners at The Bothy, followed by Himalayan Breathwork and falconry for the whole family.
Christmas Dining
From eating around an open-fire in Hearth to a private dinner underneath our seasonal chandelier in the Dining Room or Michelin-starred dining in Marle, make the most of winter with seasonal dining that celebrates our close relationship with the land.