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New Year's Eve Gala Dinner at Down Hall
The end of 2024 calls for big celebrations and what better way to welcome the new year than a night of festivities at Down Hall.
Join us for a black tie canape and Champagne reception before sitting down to a sumptuous five course dinner with a soundtrack from Gary and Kelly Winter, singer and piano duo.
Dance the night away to our Resident DJ who will be accompanied by the sounds of our amazing Saxophonist until 1am.
Carry on your celebrations and stay the night with us too. On New Years Day, welcome in 2025 with a delicious brunch.
- Gala dinner only £185 per person
Please note: this is an Adult only event, no under 18's. This is a shared table event.
To book please either fill in the form at the bottom of the page here, call the Events Team on 01279 731 441 or email at privateevents@downhall.co.uk
Also available from November leading up to Christmas:
About Down Hall Hotel & Spa
Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels. Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex border.
History of Down Hall Country House Hotel
Down Hall, situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, is one of England’s longest-established country hotels. Located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishops Stortford, Down Hall has a history as rich as its luxurious interiors. The stately home itself dates back to 1540, before which it was the site of a monastery, founded in 1322.
In its long and distinguished history, Down Hall has been home to artists, painters, lords and baronets, whose style and aesthetic spirit has rubbed off on the choice of décor today. All those European Grand Tours, so fashionable when the house was being transformed from its Tudor incarnation, have had an influence on the flamboyant Italianate style of the house.
Of course, the best way to understand the rich past of Down Hall is to stay there. Each of the hotel’s 99 bedrooms has been individually designed to reflect the mix of style, elegance and history that give the Hall its unique character. The Classic and Executive bedrooms are spacious and comfortable.
The Feature Rooms have luxurious two- or four- poster beds and offer views of the magnificent landscaped gardens through gloriously large windows, fashionable in both Georgian design and the Italian style emulated by the architect, James Gibbs, when he remodelled the house in 1720.
Despite Gibbs’ European influences, Down Hall remains a very British stately home. The Hall ‘did its bit’ during World War One as a convalescent home for wounded soldiers and, from 1932 to 1967, it became Downham School, a girls’ school whose alumni included Frances Shand-Kydd, the mother of Diana, Princess of Wales. The hotel opened its doors in 1986, giving discerning guests a taste of its now-famous Italian grandeur in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside.
Down Hall’s corner of that beautiful Hertfordshire countryside comprises 110 acres of woodland, parkland and landscaped gardens for visitors to explore. After all that walking, guests and visitors can take a traditional afternoon tea in either the historic lounge or Ibbetson’s tearoom, named after the family who owned Down Hall from 1794 to 1902.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Bedrooms
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled persons toilet
Catering
- Room Service
- Serve breakfast
- Serve lunch
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Business facilities
- Conference facilities
- Licensed for civil marriages
- Pets accepted
Leisure Facilities
- Gym
- Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities
- Sauna
- Spa Bath
Parking & Transport
- Car parking
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the North.
Exit Junction 8, M11. Take A1250 towards Bishop's Stortford town centre. Turn left at traffic lights to Hatfield Heath (A1060). Down Hall is approximately 6 miles on A1060 Chelmsford road. At Hatfield Heath keep left, turn right into lane opposite Hunters Meet Restaurant and left at the end following sign post.
From the South.
Exit Junction 7, M11 (London to Cambridge). Take A414 towards Harlow. At fourth roundabout follow B183 towards Hatfield Heath. After approximately 5 miles road bears right - signposted "Down Hall Country House Hotel".
Public Transport Directions
By Rail.
From London‚ Liverpool Street Station take the Cambridge or Bishop's Stortford train to Bishop's Stortford (approximately 45 minute journey, two trains every hour). Taxi to Down Hall (10 minutes). Underground connections at Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale Stations. For information on train operators and times phone National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7484950.
By Air.
Stansted Airport is 9 miles from Down Hall (15 minutes by taxi).
