Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Style in Norwich

Our festive 2026 Christmas Stay is now completely full. Please enquire if you would like to consider staying with us in 2026, reservations@maidsheadhotel.co.uk 

Celebrate Christmas 2026 in style at our award winning, historic and beautifully appointed, AA 4 star silver Hotel in the heart of Norwich.  Choose either our 3 or 4 night stay. Our festive residential offer embraces the true spirit of Christmas.

The team are exceptionally proud to have won Best Large Hotel in the East of England Tourism Awards 2022. Relax in the comfort of one of our contemporary bedrooms, whilst enjoying our warm hospitality and let us take you on a culinary journey with our 2 AA Rosette acclaimed Kitchen Brigade.

The Maids Head is perfectly located in the heart of Norwich. You will find Norwich Cathedral and Elm Hill, the famous medieval street on our doorstep, with the Market, The Lanes and Jarrolds, an independent Department Store just a stroll away.

23rd December

You are welcome to park up at leisure and take the opportunity to explore our fine City. After settling in, enjoy a glass of mulled wine and mince pies before dining in our 2 AA Rosette WinePress Restaurant. Our Kitchen Brigade will serve a four course Tasting Menu, where seasonal produce is championed. Dishes will be accompanied by expertly chosen wines to complement the flavours.

Christmas Eve – 24th December

After either a full English breakfast or Continental selection, enjoy a relaxing morning or take advantage of our prime location to explore our fine City. Take an optional walking tour with local guide Paul Dickson.
Our Chefs will serve a two course lunch from noon in the WinePress Restaurant. Guests arriving on the three night residential can enjoy a glass of mulled wine and mince pies after they have checked in.

In the evening, Jazz duo Francesca & Clifford will entertain you before we invite you to join fellow guests for our six course Taste of England dinner. The menu takes inspiration from the wealth of ingredients our country is proud to produce. The WinePress Restaurant was proudly
awarded Highly Commended in the Taste of East of England Tourism Awards 2022. After dinner retire to the lounge for coffee and some

Taste of East of England Awards

more smooth sounds of live jazz.

You are then invited to join us as we take a stroll across the road to Norwich Cathedral to attend “The Midnight Eucharist” with carols and lessons. Upon returning, enjoy a warming hot chocolate in the lounge before retiring to bed.

Christmas Day – 25th December

Start your special day with a full English breakfast, accompanied by a glass of Bucks Fizz. Afterwards there is a second chance to join Paul for another walking tour to learn more about the history of the City.
A glass of Champagne awaits you as you join us from 12 noon for our sumptuous Christmas Day luncheon. Chef’s menu will feature the traditional Christmas dishes, along with some twists on the classics. In the afternoon, relax in the comfort of the lounge to watch the King’s Speech. To fully embrace Christmas, join us for Evensong at Norwich Cathedral, before grazing at leisure upon Chef’s buffet and finishing the day by joining us for a quiz.

Boxing Day – 26th December

After breakfast, take a drive out to the coast or perhaps visit the Norfolk Broads. Return for a traditional afternoon tea served from 12 noon. In the evening our Kitchen Brigade will present a five course Farewell Dinner, served under the glittering chandeliers in our Minstrel Suite. Dinner will be accompanied by musical entertainment and the opportunity to have a flutter at the casino table.

Minstrel Suite Glittering Chandeliers

27th December

Before setting off on your journey home, enjoy a final full English breakfast or maybe look to add on an extra night or two. Extend your stay, by either arriving early, or departing later, and receive a 15% discount on your accommodation.

Daily spins in one of our vintage Bentleys will be available to book closer to the date. This 20 minute trip will take you around some of Norwich’s renowned landmarks.

Celebrate Christmas 2026 in style and book today.

Book a 3 night stay – 24th – 27th December from just £750.00 per person.

Book a 4 night stay – 23rd to 27th December from just £950.00 per person

All prices are based on 2 people sharing a Classic double room, single supplements of £50 per night apply.
Enquire about upgrading to one of our contemporary executive rooms, or to one of our beautiful, uniquely designed Suites.

Spend Christmas with family and friends. 
Enquire about our family rooms. A Christmas craft hamper awaits any child joining us on the Festive Residential.

To find out more details of how you can celebrate Christmas 2026 in style, or indeed to make a booking, please contact our Reservations team.