Christmas - It comes around but once a year, so why not make this year's Christmas extra special and book into Woodlands. Christmas dinner is the highlight of the day, with beautifully prepared food, including all your favourites: turkey, fresh vegetables, roast potatoes, stuffing and chef's special gravy.

Birthdays - Balloons and fancy blowers, presents, cake and candles; birthdays are extra special at Woodlands. Whether it's a surprise party, an eighteenth, a twenty-first or a fortieth, it's sure to be a memorable occasion during the day, or through the night.

Wakes - For those wishing to pay their final respects to a lost loved one, Woodlands can provide a most appropriate setting. A gracious, distinctive, Victorian hotel, with
a suitably formal air, Woodlands can sympathetically look after all your arrangements.
A discreet and respectful wake might be appropriate and this can be organised on your behalf.

St George's Day & St Patrick's Day - Parties wishing to celebrate their Patron Saint's day are ideally suited for choosing Woodlands. The restaurant and bar, along with the function room, can provide a perfect setting for English or Irish celebrations.

New Year's Eve & Burns Night - Spend the two biggest party nights in the calendar year at Woodlands. Laughter, high jinx, a few tipples and even fireworks will set your party off with a 'big bang'! Whether it's a private party, with between 30 and 100 guests, a more intimate meal in Woodlands restaurant or Willows Bar, this is sure to be a memorable night for all.

Valentine's Day - Treat your special valentine to a very memorable occasion this
February 14th, at Woodlands. Woodlands provides an intimate setting for dinner, with its opulent surroundings and romance filling the air. A special Valentine's menu awaits, as does a discreet, personal service for you and your loved one.

Christenings - A very special day for proud parents, relatives and friends can be held at Woodlands. Comfort, service and great food is the key, with a good choice of function rooms holding 30 - 100 guests, quality restaurant and Willows Bar.

Fancy Dress - A time to be flamboyant, a time to let your hair down (or perhaps put it up!), you will find Woodlands the perfect venue for themed parties or “wear what you want” fancy dress. Woodlands is a majestic place to hold your fancy dress ball, with its imposing stature, stunning character and beautiful surroundings.

Murder Mystery - This is the perfect setting for a murder mystery evening. Victorian architecture, steeped in character and dimmed lighting all create the perfect atmosphere for suspense and suspicion. The scene is set. Now it's just up to you to jump into your role and see if you are a super sleuth or perhaps the murderer!

Halloween - For 'things that go bump in the night', Woodlands is the ideal setting for
your Halloween party. You can also have themed music of your choice (Monster Mash, Smashing Pumpkins or "The Devil Rides Down to Georgia " spring to mind!) or you could make plans for a Halloween fancy dress ball, with witches, werewolves and wizards!

Graduations - Scholars can celebrate their hard earned success with a meal or a party at one of the region's most outstanding hotels. Built in the Victorian period, Woodlands is steeped in history and offers a most appropriate venue for those that have 'made the grade'.

Celebrations - Long summer days and hot summer nights; what better place to spend them than Woodlands. Our Oakleaf dining room seats 60 and is filled with light from the windows and patio doors. The patio doors lead out to the garden area and drinks patio with ornate tables, chairs and umbrella shades, where you can drink Pimms, or perhaps you would prefer champagne on the terrace.

Mother's Day & Father's Day - Once a year two very special people deserve your very special thoughts. There’s only one day specially put aside each year for you to express your love and thanks for them being so special, and you can really mark the occasion with an extra special meal, or even a surprise party!