FESTIVE PROGRAMME
WELCOME TO CRIEFF HYDRO
We are so delighted to welcome you to spend time with us here in beautiful Perthshire.
Our packed programme offers something for everyone. Hearty breakfasts and festive feasts, along with fun–filled entertainment and Christmas activities throughout the resort. Let us take care of you at this precious time of the year. Our team is dedicated to making your stay truly memorable.
To make the most of your experience, please take a moment to browse through the programme and pre-book any activities necessary.
Enjoy the festivities.
HOTEL WHERE FESTIVE MEMORIES ARE MADE
The Leckie Family and Crieff Hydro Team
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Christmas at Crieff Hydro is packed with festive fun for all ages.
From meeting the big man himself in Santa’s Grotto and twirls on the ice rink, to sparkling lights in the Victorian Garden and crackling fire pits perfect for toasting marshmallows. It’s all waiting for you.
ICE SKATING
An enchanting ice rink for you to show off your skills.
Tickets from £5pp (online pre–booking advised)
THE FOOD HUT
MON - FRI 4PM - 8PM
SAT & SUN 12PM - 8PM
Enjoy delicious pizzas, comforting hot drinks and sweet treats rinkside.
Plus, toast marshmallows for £5pp. 2
SANTA’S GROTTO
Meet the man himself and find out if you are on his naughty or nice list.
Sold out event, ticket holders only
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PANTOMIME
Oh no you won’t….
Oh yes you will, have family giggles at Sleeping Beauty.
Tickets from £7.50pp (online pre–booking advised)
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FESTIVE LIGHT TRAIL
Take a stroll through our Victorian Garden and discover magical light displays. 1
Tickets for our Christmas activities are popular – pre–book online at CRIEFFHYDRO.COM/EVENTS/CHRISTMAS–AT–CRIEFF–HYDRO
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December
TODAY’S DINING
12PM – 3PM
WELCOME
BUFFET
The Meikle
3.30PM – 4.30PM
WELCOME DRINKS
10AM–11AM POTTERY CLASS
Decorate and paint your very own Christmas Eve porcelain plate
DINNER
The Meikle or The Terrace
Join the Leckie Family and our Crieff Hydro Team for festive drinks. Drawing Room 5PM – 9PM
Enjoy a festive four-course menu during your pre-booked time slot. Different menu in each restaurant
10AM – 8PM
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Step into the festivities here at Crieff Hydro and enjoy all the magic it holds. From ice skating to our enchanting light trail in the Victorian Garden, there’s something for everyone. Warm up with hot drinks, tasty pizzas and sweet treats available at our ice rink.
Tickets for our Christmas events are very popular, so we recommend booking online in advance: crieffhydro.com/events/christmas–at–crieff–hydro
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
perfect for leaving cookies and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.*
Little Country 10AM – 5PM
TEDDY WORKSHOP
Create your own cuddly Christmas teddy.* Little Country 10AM – 11AM CARTOON CLASS
Learn to draw fun cartoons in our festive themed workshop with Pedro, our talented resident artist. Earn Room
12PM – 3PM
MEET SANTA
Get your photo with Santa as he relaxes by the fire ready to welcome you. From 12pm–1pm, enjoy a live saxophone performance featuring smooth, festive rhythms. Reception
10AM – 5PM
ARTS WORKSHOP
Create your very own festive sand art bauble.*
Little Country 1PM – 2PM
*Chargeable at Big Country reception
ANIMAL MAN
Discover the wonderful world of furry animals in our mini zoo. Drawing Room
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Christmas Eve – Wednesday 24 December
2PM – 3.15PM PANTOMIME
Join us for a special pantomime performance of Sleeping Beauty, exclusively for our residents.
The Melville
2PM – 3.40PM
CHRISTMAS EVE CINEMA Elf (PG)
Cinema
2PM – 4PM
ARTS WORKSHOP
Get crafty – create and decorate your very own Christmas stocking.**
Little Country
5.30PM – 6.30PM MAGIC SHOW
Gary Dunn brings magic to life in a fun–filled magic show for the whole family.
Drawing Room
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY
PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
6.30PM – 8PM
CHRISTMAS EVE DISCO!
Enjoy fun, games and disco dancing with our Entertainment Team. Ferntower Suite
7PM – 8.50PM
CHRISTMAS EVE CINEMA
Santa Claus The Movie (U) Cinema
*Paid extra **Chargeable at Big Country reception
8PM – 10.30PM
CEILIDH
Don’t forget your dancing shoes.
Drawing Room 10PM – 11.15PM
CHRISTMAS EVE CINEMA
The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) Cinema 11PM – 11.30PM CAROL SERVICE
Christmas Eve Carol Service. Drawing Room
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December
TODAY’S DINING
7.30AM – 10AM BREAKFAST
The Meikle 6PM – 9PM
GRAZING BUFFET
The Meikle
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
12PM – 3PM
The Meikle 12PM – 5PM The Terrace
Enjoy a special Christmas Day Lunch during your pre-booked time slot.
CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES
Step into the festivities here at Crieff Hydro and enjoy all the magic it holds. From ice skating (available 10am - 2pm) to our enchanting light trail in the Victorian Garden, there’s something for everyone. Warm up with hot drinks, tasty pizzas and sweet treats available at our ice rink.
Tickets for our Christmas events are very popular, so we recommend booking online in advance: crieffhydro.com/events/christmas–at–crieff–hydro
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
10AM – 11.30AM KNOCK RAMBLE
Start Christmas morning with a scenic walk to the top of the Knock. Enjoy the views then head to Basecamp for some Glühwein.
Front Entrance
1PM – 2PM
CHRISTMAS PARTY GAMES
Join our Entertainment Team for some festive fun. Enjoy Santa darts, pin the nose on Rudolph, Christmas tree ring toss, and more.
Ferntower Suite
1PM – 5PM ELF HUNT
Santa’s elves have gone missing around the hotel! Can you find them all? Pick up a form at reception, count the missing elves, and return it by 5pm. The winner will be revealed at the Christmas disco tonight. Reception pickup point
2PM – 3.45PM
CHRISTMAS DAY CINEMA
Home Alone (PG) Cinema 3PM
KING’S SPEECH
Watch His Majesty’s Christmas message, a time–honoured tradition. Drawing Room
3.30PM – 4.30PM
CEILIDH LESSON
Learn the steps to traditional ceilidh dancing with our Entertainment Team. Drawing Room
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December
4PM – 5PM
COCKTAIL MAKING
Shake, stir, and sip. Enjoy a Christmas cocktail making class led by our Food & Beverage Team (18+).
Chargeable at the class - £35 per person. Sign up at Reception by 9pm on the 24th to secure your place.
Earn Room
5PM – 5.30PM
CHRISTMAS TRIVIA
Merry quiz–mas! Join us for a fun–filled festive quiz and see if you can sleigh your way to victory.
Ferntower Suite
5.30PM – 6PM
MUSICAL BINGO
Think you know your Christmas tunes? Join us for a festive twist on bingo and see if you can name them all.
Ferntower Suite
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages. *
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
7PM – 9PM
CHRISTMAS DAY
CINEMA
Home Alone 2 (PG)
Cinema
7PM – 8.30PM
CHRISTMAS DISCO
Step onto the dance floor and keep the Christmas cheer going right into the evening.
Ferntower Suite
8.30PM – 11PM
CEILIDH
Join the Tay Ceilidh Band for a lively night of Scottish dancing. Drawing Room 10PM – 12AM
CHRISTMAS DAY
CINEMA
White Christmas (U)
Cinema
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Boxing Day – Friday 26 December
TODAY’S DINING
7.30AM – 10AM BREAKFAST
The Meikle LUNCH
12PM – 3PM The Terrace
12PM – 4PM The Winter Garden
5PM – 9PM
DINNER EAST or The Terrace
Please join us for lunch and dinner at your pre-booked time slot.
10AM – 8PM
FESTIVE ACTIVITIES
Step into the festivities here at Crieff Hydro and enjoy all the magic it holds. From ice skating to our enchanting light trail in the Victorian Garden, there’s something for everyone. Warm up with hot drinks, tasty pizzas and sweet treats available at our ice rink.
Tickets for our Christmas events are very popular, so we recommend booking online in advance: crieffhydro.com/events/christmas–at–crieff–hydro
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
10AM – 11AM ART WORKSHOP
Boxing Day Watercolour Workshop with our resident artist, Pedro. Earn Room
10AM – 11AM
POTTERY PAINTING
Boxing Day pottery painting. Get creative with a range of festive designs to choose from.* Little Country
1PM – 1.30PM
FESTIVE SCAVENGER HUNT
Meet our Entertainment Team to collect your clue sheet… can you find all the hidden items around the hotel and solve the mystery Christmas phrase before time runs out? Outside the Bunker
2PM – 3.40PM
BOXING DAY
CINEMA
The Polar Express (U) Cinema
2PM – 3.15PM
PANTOMIME
Don’t miss our Christmas pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. The Melville
2PM – 4PM
FESTIVE SUN CATCHERS
Get creative with some festive–themed painting and design your own colourful sun catcher.* Little Country
*Chargeable at Big Country reception
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Boxing Day – Friday 26 December
3PM – 4.30PM
MINI CHEF CLASS
Become a mini chef this Boxing Day in this fun workshop. Decorate (and munch!) festive cookies with our Entertainment Team in this hands–on, tasty workshop. £5 for 2 cookies.
Ferntower Suite
5PM – 5.30PM CHRISTMAS MOVIES QUIZ
Festive Film Buff or Secret Grinch?
Test your knowledge with our 20 questions.
Ferntower Suite
5.30PM – 6PM
MUSICAL BINGO
Join the fun, sing along, and win festive prizes!
Ferntower Suite
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.* Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
7PM – 8.30PM
BOXING DAY CINEMA
The Grinch (PG) Cinema 7PM – 9PM
BOXING DAY DISCO
It’s party time! A fun night for all the family with dancing, games, and lots of good music.
Ferntower Suite
8PM – 10.30PM
TAY CEILIDH BAND
Grab your dancing shoes and join us on the dance floor. Drawing Room
10PM – 11.45PM
BOXING DAY CINEMA
Last Christmas (12) Cinema 10.30PM – MIDNIGHT
LIVE SINGER
Enjoy seasonal tunes to set the perfect festive mood. The Winter Garden
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday 27 December
7.30AM – 10AM BREAKFAST The Meikle
10AM – 8PM
FESTIVE ACTIVITIES
Step into the festivities here at Crieff Hydro and enjoy all the magic it holds. From ice skating to our enchanting light trail in the Victorian Garden, there’s something for everyone. Warm up with hot drinks, tasty pizzas and sweet treats available at our ice rink.
Tickets for our Christmas events are very popular, so we recommend booking online in advance: crieffhydro.com/events/christmas–at–crieff–hydro
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
10AM – 11AM BAG MAKING
Get crafty and design a personalised tote to take home.*
Little Country
10AM – 5PM
TEDDY MAKING
Design and create your own cute cuddly teddy.*
Little Country
*Chargeable at Big Country reception 1PM – 1.30PM
FESTIVE COLOURING COMPETITION
Get creative with the Entertainment Team – there’s a prize for the best one! Little Country
2PM – 3.45PM
FESTIVE CINEMA
The Christmas Dragon (U) Cinema 2PM – 3.15PM
PANTOMIME
It’s panto time – join us for a magical performance of Sleeping Beauty. The Melville
2PM – 4PM PAINT AND POT
Festive pottery making fun.* Little Country 3PM – 4PM MINI ZOO
Meet our resident creepy crawlies up close and personal in our mini zoo. Drawing Room
4PM – 5PM
WINE TASTING
Join our Food & Beverage team for a festive wine tasting experience (18+). Chargeable at the class - £40 per person. Sign up at Reception by 9pm on the 26th to secure your place.
Earn Room
5PM – 5.30PM
CHRISTMAS MUSIC QUIZ
Test your festive music knowledge in this fun and lively quiz.
Ferntower Suite
5.30PM – 6PM BINGO BEATS
Can you cross off all the songs and win an amazing prize?
Ferntower Suite
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Saturday 27 December
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
7PM – 8.35PM
FESTIVE CINEMA
A Golden Christmas (U)
Cinema
7PM – 7.30PM CIRCUS FUN
Join our juggling snowman on his unicycle and the dazzling Ice Queen Aerialist on her lollipop for some magical circus fun.
Drawing Room
8PM – 10.30PM CEILIDH
Grab your partner and get ready to hit the dance floor with the Tay Ceilidh Band.
Drawing Room 10PM – 12.15AM FESTIVE CINEMA
Love Actually (15)
Cinema 10.30PM – MIDNIGHT LIVE SINGER
Enjoy seasonal tunes to set the perfect festive mood.
The Winter Garden