insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 21 - November 2016 | Page 29

CHRISTMAS

IT ’ S PARTY TIME !

The Christmas period is all about friends , family and work colleagues getting together , spending some quality time and no doubt drinking a seasonal mulled wine or two . It ’ s all part of the season to be jolly . Thankfully , living in Sussex means that there is more than enough good old festive fun to be had for everyone in the form of events , fairs , and days and nights out . From last minute shopping to late night dancing and family activities , our county knows how to throw a brilliant Christmas party ; here ’ s some of our top picks .
CHRISTMAS IN THE CASTLE 26 Nov-3 Jan ( closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ) www . nationaltrust . org . uk / bodiam-castle
Feast your eyes on ancient splendour as life and light is brought to Bodiam Castle over the cold , dark days of medieval winter . Warm the soul and take a trip through a tunnel of light as you make your way up to the ruin . Bring the family to create a festive lantern and add your Christmas wishes to the wishing tree .
PARTY NIGHTS AT THE EAST SUSSEX NATIONAL 26 Nov , 2 , 3 , 9 , 10 , 15 , 16 & 17 Dec www . eastsussexnational . co . uk
At the East Sussex National , it ’ s the perfect place to celebrate Christmas the way Hollywood does ! Dress up like a star and join other partygoers in this winter wonderland of seasonal festivities . Your party package includes a glass of champagne , a magnificent three-course meal with coffee , Christmas crackers and novelties , and a disco and DJ . Priced at £ 39.50 per person for November dates ( and Thursdays ) and £ 44.50 for December weekends , this is a great value night out . Carriages at 1am !
DEANS PLACE HOTEL PARTY NIGHT 2 Dec www . deansplacehotel . co . uk
Deans Place Hotel ’ s Christmas party night includes a delicious three-course meal followed by mince pies and coffee . And once the food is done , you can enjoy a disco with a live DJ for the rest of the night . There is even a photo booth dressing-up station to really get into the festive spirit ! The meal includes a choice of wonderful fayre including pressed duck and cranberry terrine ; wild mushroom and thyme soup ; turkey breast with all the trimmings ; braised featherblade of beef ; salted caramel , hazelnut and bitter chocolate tartlet ; and plum pudding with brandy sauce .
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