Christmas in Burnham Market

Celebrate Christmas 2026 at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market, North Norfolk. Gather friends, family or colleagues for festive dining, Christmas Day lunch or a private Christmas party in our historic coaching inn.

With welcoming event spaces, 47 individually designed bedrooms across The Hoste Arms and Vine House, and our own cinema, there’s plenty of reason to make a stay of it. Join us for a festive meal or settle in for a Christmas break near the North Norfolk coast.

Explore our menus and enquire about your preferred date.

Christmas Parties & Private Spaces

  • The Garden Room at Christmas
  • The Lodge at Christmas
  • The Lounge Room at Christmas

With it’s own private bar, the Garden Room is the perfect place to have your thank-you-for-your-hard-work office parties or let’s-celebrate-the-year big family get-togethers. Not only that, after the scrummy food has been eaten and the crackers pulled, we can transform the space for all your festive dancing needs.

Capacity
80 Seated
120 Standing

Looking for an intimate private dinner for up to 20 people? With the picturesque walled garden as your backdrop, The Lodge is the ideal space to toast the Festive Season.

Capacity
20 Seated
Standing

Our 17th Century, oak panelled dining room provides a beautiful location for your Christmas party. Seating up to 48, this classic, historic room with roaring fireplace steps up the cosy Christmas feel.

Christmas Day Lunch in Burnham Market

Spend Christmas Day 2026 at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market and let us take care of the cooking. Gather family and friends for festive starters, Christmas mains and seasonal puddings in our historic North Norfolk pub.

Our Christmas Day menu is £120 per person, with a dedicated Young’sters menu at £60. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies. Explore the menus and contact the team to check available sittings and book your table.

Christmas Breaks in North Norfolk

Make Burnham Market your base for a Christmas break in North Norfolk. With individually designed bedrooms at The Hoste Arms and Vine House, festive dining and our own cinema, you can settle in and enjoy the season at your own pace.

New Year’s Eve Gala

See in the New Year in style at our famous Gala evening. Start the evening with canapes and a glass of Champagne before sitting down and enjoying a delicious 3 course meal, beautifully designed by Head Chef before heading over to the Garden Room to dance through to 2027 with band and disco.

Not forgetting a glass of Champagne to ring in the New Year and those all important bacon butties to fuel those final moments before hanging up those dancing shoes and heading back to the comfort of your room to dream about the New Year.

The Gift of the Pub

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Whether it’s a three-course feast, a cosy weekend away, or just a couple of well-earned pints at their favourite local – give the gift of good times with a Young’s Pub gift voucher. Treat someone special to unforgettable moments at the pub this festive season. Because let’s be honest – who wouldn’t love the gift of the pub?

 

FAQs

How do I book Christmas at The Hoste Arms?

You can get pencilled-in straight away. Once you’re ready to confirm, we’ll ask for a deposit payment to secure your spot.

For Christmas Day Bookings we require a deposit payment of the full menu price per person in advance.

Your deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days before your booking date. If you would like to pay by BACs payments this must be completed 10 working days before the event. Your deposit payment will be deducted from your final bill and where applicable will be put towards your minimum spend requirement.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept payments by cheque.

Can I book a private space for an office Christmas party?

Yes. Our Christmas spaces include the Garden Room, The Lodge and the Lounge Room. The Garden Room accommodates up to 80 seated or 120 standing guests. Tell us your group size and whether you’re planning dining or drinks, and we’ll help you choose a suitable space.

What Christmas menus are available?

We offer a three-course festive menu, Christmas sharing boards, festive drinks and a dedicated Christmas Day menu. Young’sters menus are available for both festive dining and Christmas Day. Explore the menus on this page to find the right option for your celebration.

Do you serve Christmas Day lunch in North Norfolk?

Yes. Join us at The Hoste Arms in Burnham Market for Christmas Day lunch. Our Christmas Day menu is £120 per person, with a Young’sters menu at £60. A discretionary 12.5% service charge applies. Contact the team to check available sittings.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Our Christmas menus include vegetarian and vegan options. Please tell the team about any allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements when booking and submitting your menu choices, so we can advise on suitable dishes.

Do I need to pre-order my Christmas meal?

Yes. Please submit your menu choices and dietary requirements through the pre-order link provided by the team. Your booking confirmation will explain the deadline for your meal and any changes to guest numbers or menu choices.

Can I bring my own food and drink?

We do not permit food or drink brought in from outside. We offer a range of festive menus, sharing boards and drinks for your celebration. Please speak to the team about any celebration-cake requests before your booking.

Do you offer Christmas breaks in Norfolk?

Yes. Our Great Christmas Getaway is a three-night stay from 24–27 December 2026, including Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day lunch and other festive meals. We also offer December Sleepovers for shorter stays. View the package details for inclusions, availability and booking terms.

Are you holding a New Year’s Eve event?

Yes. Our New Year’s Eve Gala includes dining and celebrations to welcome 2027. Contact the team for the confirmed price, timings and availability.

Christmas Opening Times

Christmas Eve: 12 noon – 9pm (last orders for kitchen 8:00)
Christmas Day: 12 noon – 6pm
Boxing Day: 12 noon – 10pm (last orders kitchen 9:00)
New Year’s Eve: 12 noon – 2am
New Year’s Day: 12 noon – 10pm