Christmas at the Francis Hotel has its own particular charm and magic. Where traditions feel effortless and every detail earns its place. And this year we'll be pulling out all the treats and trinkets.
The main event
Our first Christmas Day at Emberwood was fully booked so don't miss out this year. Join our waiting list for your spot at the hearth for Christmas Day 2026.
Even on Christmas Day, the Emberwood hearth burns bright, ready to welcome you with warmth and tradition. Begin with a chilled glass of Champagne before feasting on a five-course celebration. The centrepiece is our traditional turkey, roasted over the flames with date and chestnut stuffing, served with plenty of golden Lardo-roasted potatoes and all the festive trimmings. Be sure to save room for the grand finale: a mouth-watering Christmas-spiced pudding.
Festive feasting
When was the last time you gathered your favourite people for a long catch-up over really good food? Enter the Emberwood festive feasting menu. The perfect way to come together this Christmas and available throughout December 2026. Think generous sharing platters, dishes to pass around the table, cocktails to clink, and stories to share. Christmas is the perfect time to make those long overdue plans, so start that WhatsApp poll and set a date.
Christmas breaks
If you're visiting friends and family throughout the festive season and are looking for an oh-so comfy bed, we've got a you covered at the Francis Hotel. Our team will be ready to welcome you full of festive cheer and a mince pie or two.
Bath Christmas market
Bath’s famous Christmas Market returns from Thursday 26th November to Sunday 13th December 2026. You’ll find the stalls in the heart of the city along Union Street, filling the historic streets with gifts, handmade trinkets, and festive treats.
The best part? The Francis Hotel is just a short stroll from all the action. After a day of shopping, drop your bags in your room and enjoy a cocktail or two in the bar, then wake refreshed and ready to do it all again the next day.
A stylish New Year's Eve
How would Emily Francis have marked the eve of a New Year? As one of Bath’s most elite hosts in the 19th century, she would surely have staged an evening of sparkle and splendour, and today is no different. This New Year’s Eve, Emberwood is the place to be seen celebrating, with Champagne flowing, classic Emberwood Negronis and dishes cooked to perfection over the open hearth. An unforgettable night of glamour awaits, open to both hotel residents and guests from the city.
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