FESTIVE PROGRAMME
WELCOME TO CRIEFF HYDRO HOTEL
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 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.
The Leckie Family and Crieff Hydro Team
WHERE FESTIVE MEMORIES ARE MADE
FESTIVE ACTIVITIES
Hogmanay at Crieff Hydro is packed with celebrations for all ages. Enjoy twirls on the ice rink, sparkling lights in the Victorian Garden, and crackling fire pits perfect for toasting marshmallows.
Add in our live entertainment, delicious dining, and a countdown to remember – 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
FESTIVE LIGHT TRAIL
Take a stroll through our Victorian Garden and discover magical light displays.
Tickets for our festive activities are popular – pre–book online at CRIEFFHYDRO.COM/EVENTS/CHRISTMAS–AT–CRIEFF–HYDRO
Tickets can be purchased on the day, subject to availability
NEW YEAR BREAK
Tuesday 30 December
TODAY’S DINING
12PM – 3PM WELCOME BUFFET
The Meikle 3.30PM – 4.30PM WELCOME DRINKS
Join the Leckie Family and our Crieff Hydro Team for festive drinks.
Drawing Room
5PM – 9PM
DINNER
The Meikle or The Terrace
Enjoy a festive four–course menu. Different menu in each restaurant
Please join us for the welcome buffet 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
JEWELLERY MAKING
Add some New Year sparkle with a fun jewellery making session.*
Little Country
12PM – 3PM
SAXOPHONIST
Join James, our talented Saxophonist, who will be here to welcome you with some soulful jazz rhythms. Reception
1PM – 2PM MINI ZOO
Meet some amazing furry (and not–so–furry!) friends. Wrap a snake around your shoulders or dare to hold a tarantula in your hand.
Drawing Room
2PM – 4PM
HAT MAKING
Design and create your very own New Year’s hat!*
Little Country 2PM – 3.30PM
FESTIVE CINEMA
Bone Alone (PG) Cinema
2PM – 3.15PM
PANTOMIME
Join us for a special pantomime performance of Sleeping Beauty, exclusively for our residents. The Melville
*Chargeable at Big Country reception
5.30PM – 6.30PM MAGIC SHOW
An evening of laughter and amazement as Gary Dunn brings his signature blend of comedy and magic to the stage.
Drawing Room
NEW YEAR BREAK
Tuesday 30 December
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE
CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
7PM – 8.40PM
FESTIVE CINEMA
Miracle on 34th Street (U)
Cinema
7PM – 8PM
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 29th to secure your place.
Earn Room
6.30PM – 8.30PM DISCO TIME!
Dance the night away and request songs to your hearts content with our DJ.
Ferntower Suite
8.30PM – 11PM
CEILIDH
Grab your partner and get ready to hit the dance floor with the Tay Ceilidh Band. Drawing Room
10PM – 12.15AM
FESTIVE CINEMA
It’s a Wonderful Life (U) Cinema
10.30PM – MIDNIGHT
LIVE SINGER
Enjoy seasonal tunes to set the perfect festive mood.
The Winter Garden
NEW YEAR BREAK
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December
TODAY’S DINING
7.30AM – 10AM
BREAKFAST
The Meikle LUNCH
12PM – 3PM
The Terrace
1PM – 3PM
The Winter Garden
5PM – 9PM DINNER
One celebratory four–course menu across both restaurants.
The Meikle 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 HOGMANAY WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
With our resident artist, Pedro.
Earn Room
10AM – 11AM T–SHIRT MAKING
Get creative and design your own custom tee, ready to show off at tomorrow’s New Year White Party Disco.*
Little Country
1PM – 2PM
HOGMANAY PARTY GAMES
From pin the nose on the snowman, to penguin bowling, and festive darts, there’s New Year fun for everyone.
Ferntower Suite
2PM – 3.55PM
NEW
YEAR’S
EVE CINEMA
An American in Paris (U) Cinema
2PM – 4PM
GLAM BAR
Add some New Year shine with sparkly glitter tattoos or colourful hair chalk.*
Little Country
3PM – 4PM
CEILIDH LESSON
Learn the steps to traditional ceilidh dancing with our Entertainment Team.
Drawing Room
*Chargeable at Big Country reception
NEW YEAR BREAK
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December
5PM – 6PM
END OF YEAR QUIZ
Take a trip down memory lane as we look back on 2025.
Ferntower Suite
7PM – 2AM HOGMANAY DINNER
Ring in the New Year in style with a spectacular evening of dining and live entertainment! Our band will take you through the decades with music and themed performances from 9pm to 1am.
The Melville
Welcome drinks from 7pm
Three–course dinner from 8pm DJ & dancing into the small hours
(Pre-bookings only)
7PM – 8.45PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE CINEMA
Sleepless in Seattle Cinema
7.30PM – 11.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception 8.30PM – 2AM
CEILIDH
Ring in the New Year with a lively night of traditional Scottish music and dancing, featuring the sensational Tay Ceilidh Band.
Drawing Room
9PM – 12AM
SAXOPHONIST
Our in–house saxophonist, James, will be setting the mood with smooth, soulful jazz rhythms. The Hermitage
10PM – 11.55PM
NEW YEAR’S EVE CINEMA
New Year’s Eve (12) Cinema 11.40PM – MIDNIGHT BELLS, DRUMS & PIPING
Enjoy stirring traditional Scottish songs and the skirl of the pipes, followed by a celebratory champagne toast and hearty stovies.
Drawing Room 1AM – 3AM AFTER PARTY
Dance into the early hours with our DJ & Saxophonist. The Winter Garden
NEW YEAR BREAK
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January
TODAY’S DINING
7.30AM – 3PM BRUNCH
10AM – 11.30AM KNOCK RAMBLE
Start the year with a refreshing walk to the top of The Knock. Enjoy the views then head to Basecamp for some Glühwein.
The Meikle 5PM – 9PM
DINNER
EAST or The Terrace
Please join us for 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
Front Entrance 1PM – 1.30PM
NEW YEAR SCAVENGER HUNT
Meet our Entertainment Team to collect your clue sheet… then race against the clock to uncover all the hidden treasures around the hotel.
Outside the Bunker 2PM – 3.15PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY CINEMA
Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year (U) Cinema 4PM – 5PM
COCKTAIL MAKING
New Year Cocktail Masterclass with our Food & Beverage Team (18+).
Chargeable at the class - £35 per person. Sign up at Reception by 9pm on the 31st to secure your place.
Earn Room
NEW YEAR BREAK
New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January
5PM – 5.30PM
NEW YEAR TRIVIA
Test your knowledge in our fun–filled quiz. Whether you’re a Hogmanay expert or curious about global New Year traditions, there’s something for everyone.
Ferntower Suite
5.30PM – 6PM
MUSICAL BINGO
Bingo, with a beat! Join us for this fun twist on the classic game.
Ferntower Suite
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
7PM – 9.20PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY
CINEMA
The Holiday (12)
Cinema
6.30PM – 8PM
WHITE PARTY DISCO
Come along for a night of music, games and disco dancing with our Entertainment Team. Show off the T–shirts you made yesterday in our fun parade and join us on the dance floor!
Ferntower Suite
8PM – 10.30PM
CEILIDH
Grab your partner and get ready to hit the dance floor with the Tay Ceilidh Band.
Drawing Room
10PM – 11.40PM
NEW YEAR’S DAY
CINEMA
New Year’s Day (18)
Cinema
NEW YEAR BREAK
Friday 2 January
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 CARTOON WORKSHOP
Join Pedro, our resident artist for a festive–themed cartoon class.
Earn Room
10AM – 11AM
SUN CATCHER
CREATIONS
Design your own colourful sun catcher.** Little Country
10AM – 5PM
ARTS WORKSHOP
Get crafty and create some sand art or your own cuddly teddy.** Little Country
2PM – 4.20PM CINEMA
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe (PG)
Cinema 2PM – 4PM
POTTERY PAINTING
Winter–themed pottery painting.**
Little Country
3PM – 4PM
MINI ZOO
Discover the wonderful world of furry animals in our mini zoo.
Drawing Room
6.30PM – 9.30PM
FESTIVE CARICATURES BY PEDRO
Perfect for all ages.*
Alcove between Ballroom Bar & Reception
*Paid extra **Chargeable at Big Country reception
NEW YEAR BREAK
Friday 2 January
7PM – 8.45PM
CINEMA
Edward Scissorhands (PG)
Cinema
7PM – 7.30PM
CIRCUS FUN
Watch some thrilling aerial hoop performances, dazzling juggling acts, and unicycling antics.
Drawing Room
8PM – 10.30PM
CEILIDH
Grab your partner and get ready to hit the dance floor with Tay Ceilidh Band.
Drawing Room
10PM – 11.45PM
CINEMA
Bridget Jones’s Diary (15)
Cinema