Celebrate Christmas surrounded by the timeless charm of Birdsall House, where roaring open fires, elegant interiors and the rolling Yorkshire countryside provide a magical backdrop for festive gatherings. Available for exclusive hire and welcoming celebrations of up to 200 guests, this historic country house is equally suited to intimate family dinners, stylish corporate events and large office Christmas parties, with luxurious accommodation allowing guests to extend the festivities into a relaxing overnight stay.
Choose from a collection of distinctive event spaces to suit your celebration. The magnificent Ballroom accommodates 200 standing guests, 100 for a seated Christmas dinner or 150 theatre-style, while the elegant Dining Room hosts 150 standing, 80 seated or 120 theatre-style. The Oval Room provides a more intimate setting for 100 standing guests, 40 seated or 60 theatre-style, making it ideal for festive lunches, drinks receptions or smaller private celebrations.
As the evening unfolds, the award-winning Old Kitchens is available for up to 200 guests, transforming into a hidden 1920s-inspired speakeasy with a cocktail bar, dance floor and lounge seating. Outside, the estate’s beautifully maintained grounds create a picturesque setting for festive drinks, winter walks or even a magical Christmas wedding.
Working with Coe Catering, Birdsall House creates bespoke festive menus tailored to every celebration. Choose from traditional Christmas dinners, elegant multi-course feasts, sharing platters, festive canapes or buffet-style dining, with drinks packages featuring Champagne, Christmas cocktails, wines, beers, mocktails, soft drinks and hot beverages. Entertainment, styling and seasonal decorations can all be personalised to create a celebration that’s uniquely yours.
Twinkling fairy lights, festive greenery and beautifully dressed interiors add to the atmosphere throughout the house, while roaring fires create an especially cosy welcome on winter evenings. With nine luxurious en-suite bedrooms, a swimming pool, experienced event coordinators and flexible event spaces, Birdsall House offers a memorable setting for Christmas celebrations of every style and size.