‘Tis the season Check out these magical, snow-capped venues PARADE HOUSE, TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE A prestigious and elegant Grade 1 listed Georgian mansion in the centre of this historic town, Parade House boasts an elegant symmetrical Bath stone façade featuring seven full-size sash windows on the first floor and an impressive carved central pediment. Parade House is approached via its gated front garden and sits in the centre of what Pevsner described as a “stretch of Palaces” along Fore Street. There are six off-street parking spaces to the front of the property available for unloading or carriages. The property boasts Georgian and Regency-era elegance with a selection of beautifully decorated fine rooms located on the ground floor. A sweeping original Georgian staircase sits below ornately carved covings and a full-size French crystal chandelier, leading to a magnificent, grand, light and airy ballroom situated on the first floor with four chandeliers, silk-curtained curtains and full-length sash windows stretching the entire width of the house. The historic basement vault houses a bar, dancefloor area and cinema room. All of the rooms are licensed for ceremonies with three principal rooms. The Directors Room, located on the ground floor, is a wood-panelled space with a marble fireplace, arched carving, ornate ceiling and antique furniture that’s licensed for 30 seated guests for ceremonies. The Drawing Room is an elegant pale blue and white suite that can seat up to 40 guests for ceremonies. It’s also located on the ground floor and is home to stunning period features including originally carved ceiling coving, a marble fireplace and exposed original floorboards. The Grand Ballroom is a spectacular room on the first floor, accessed via the original Georgian staircase, and featuring seven full-length sash windows with silk curtains, four chandeliers and a polished wood-effect floor. It’s licensed for up to 54 seated guests. All of these rooms can be used for receptions. Parade House is intended for exclusive use by wedding clients, so guests would have the entire use of the ground and first floors for up to 54 people. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 07973 402 855, https://paradehousetrowbridge.co.uk We love... that personal consultations and tastings can be arranged. *Due to its Grade 1 Listing, Parade House does not have a lift and is therefore not wheelchair friendly. No pets or pushchairs. THE QUEENS HOTEL CHELTENHAM Embrace tradition in both history and style this Christmas by celebrating at the iconic Queens Hotel Cheltenham. Step back in time to a bygone era of opulence and refinement in the Grade II listed building, whilst enjoying all the modern comforts of an exquisite boutique hotel. Festive Parties are taking place in The Regency Suite from £49.50 per adult throughout December. The Christmas Brunch & Bubbles menu is served from Thursday to Saturday throughout December, between 11 am and 3 pm. The Festive Afternoon Tea priced at £25.00 per person is also available from 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm throughout December. There’s a four-course Christmas Eve Dinner taking place, priced from £55.00 per adult and £22.50 per child (aged up to 12 years.) The five-course Christmas Day dining experience in Victoria’s is priced from £99.00 per person and £49.50 per child aged 6-12 years, and children aged 5 and under eat free. Finally, the Boxing Day Gala Dinner is a Black Tie event priced from £55.00 per person and £22.50 per child (up to age 12.) Overnight package stays from 24-27th December start from £395 per person per accommodation and meals. To find out more and to book, visit https://queenshotelcheltenham.co.uk Photography of Parade House courtesy of Parade House Enterprises Photography of Queens Hotel Cheltenham courtesy of www.bethcrockatt.com Festive fun 15 THEMED VENUES
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