This is the Lakes
New Year Packages at Lakeside Hotel
This is the Lakeside
Bagpipes play as fireworks light up Lake Windermere... experience New Year in the Lake District, with a New Year stay at the Lakeside. Explore the beautiful surroundings by day then dine, drink and party the night away.
New Year in the Lake District
New Year by the Lakeside
After the festive fun of Christmas, head to the Lake District for a few days of rest and relaxation (nod to our Elemis hotel spa) before the big night when we bring in the New Year, Lakeland style! With champagne, fun, games and fireworks, we’ve got the rest of 2025 covered. For an extra special end of year treat, why not book one of our lake view rooms?
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This is New Year at the Lakeside
30th December
Arrive at the hotel to the sound of bagpipes, where we will show you around and help you get settled in.
Welcome drinks reception and canapés in our Lakeside Suite. An opportunity to meet each other and the Lakeside Team.
Our famous Grazing Buffet Dinner will be served in the Lakeview Restaurant, Oak Room and Conservatory. Informal table magic giving a relaxed start to our festive celebrations.
New Year's Eve
Breakfast is served overlooking Lake Windermere.
Collect your complimentary tickets and enjoy a lake cruise at your leisure. Sail to Bowness and explore the shops and bars, returning to Lakeside before darkness falls!
Make the most of the hotel pool and spa as you relax ahead of the main event
Our Gala Dinner will be served from 7.30pm. The band will play from 10pm as we celebrate into the New Year.
Raise a glass of fizz at midnight as we welcome in 2026. Our famous firework display on the lake shore and traditional piper adding to the spectacle.
Late night/early morning nibbles will be available for late partygoers.
New Year's Day
A Grazing Brunch is served from 10-12noon. Continental breakfast is available from 9am.
Enjoy the day discovering the Lake District scenery or work up an appetite on the fells! Alternatively, just spend your day relaxing in the hotel games room, pool and spa.
Upon your return we will be serving a buffet of sweet treats with tea and coffee in the Ruskin’s Brasserie.
Dinner is served in the Lakeview Restaurant, Oak Room and Conservatory. Enjoy some after-dinner fun with the Lakeside Casino with prizes to be won!
2nd January
Breakfast is served overlooking Lake Windermere.
No fixed agenda, take the day at your own pace.
For those staying overnight choose a complimentary visit to one of our selected attractions.
Alternatively, take the opportunity to burn some calories from the festivities with one of our recommend walks:-
Gummers Howe A short circular fell walk involving a steady climb (approx. 1hr) Your own transport will be needed to get to the starting point.
High Dam via Great Knott Wood A longer walk taking approx. 2.5 hours.
Lakeside to Newby Bridge Up to 2 miles on an accessible path, ideal for those who prefer something simpler.
Return to Lakeside where a warming drink and slice of cake awaits.
Join us for an informal dinner serving some traditional favourites.
3rd January
Breakfast will be served overlooking Lake Windermere.
Please depart your bedroom by 11am, take this opportunity to say farewell to friends old and new.
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