Step INN to Christmas

It’s safe to say that Christmas 2025 deserves to be celebrated in style. Why not make this festive season extra special with a few days away? Whether you’re dreaming of a cosy countryside escape or a magical city break, there’s nothing like a change of scenery to add a sparkle to your celebrations.

Stay in the heart of Ambleside and lose yourself in the hustle and bustle of this popular town, with picturesque slate buildings, local shops and picturesque mountain views what’s not to love? Ambleside knows how to have that Christmas cheer with a spectacular selection of Christmas decorations, so you won’t be short on festive spirit. Just a short walk away you will stumble upon England’s largest lake, Windermere, which is not to be missed! This iconic view never gets old and is a fantastic one to soak in while sitting back and relaxing in a cosy pub.

Overlooked by the Old Man of Coniston and boasting a stunning lake, Coniston is a fantastic break from the hustle and bustle of town life. This quaint Lakeland village has everything you need for a festive getaway, with beautiful Christmas decorations throughout the village, walks for all abilities and stunning sights to soak in.

Just a short drive from Grasmere you will find Helvellyn, taking on this iconic mountain could be the ideal way to celebrate your Christmas so why not push yourself out of your comfort zone? After taking on the fell you can put your feet up and enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner (which you will definitely have earned) while taking in the views so famously loved by William Wandsworth himself.

It is safe to say that Christmas isn’t Christmas without a delicious selection of food and drink, but why not take a break from the kitchen this year and leave the cooking to us?

Our chefs have been hard at work to create the perfect festive menu for you and your full family, utilising fresh Cumbrian ingredients to create the ideal festive feast. think tasty turkey served with all the trimmings, delicious traditional Cumbrian breakfasts and so many other festive favourites.

Wake up on Christmas morning to unbeatable views over the North Sea in either Seaburn or Blyth, both boasting fantastic sea view locations. These fantastic towns are bursting with Northern spirit and are a brilliant base for a festive family getaway. Why not head even further north and take on Holy Island? Breeze across the Lindisfarne causeway and bask in the expansive views on offer, including the island itself!

If you want to take your festive getaway inland, take a look at the magical town of Alnwick. Home to the mesmerising Alnwick castle and gardens, as well as countless local shops to explore, this beautiful market town could be the perfect base for your festive escape.

As always, The Inn Collection Group pubs will serve carefully crafted festive dishes, utilising the freshest local ingredients to give you a true, authentic northeast experience, paired with our expansive selection of drinks featuring local ales, and speciality gins, plus so much more! Our rooms have everything you need for a relaxing home away from home, whether it is a romantic getaway, family Christmas break or even a festive reunion with friends!

Join hundreds of others celebrating Christmas in the stunning York Minster, where there are all sorts of activities for all ages.

If it is a quieter Christmas that you are looking for, take a look at Helmsley, a charming town in the Howardian hills, offering true insight into life in the Yorkshire countryside this market town is a lovely base for your festive staycation. Fancy a seaside break for the holidays? Head west to Whitby where you will find a fantastic beach, the iconic Whitby Abbey and a traditional fishing village for you to explore.

With a range of different places to stay in Yorkshire, we have the perfect accommodation for you, from converted farms to historic coaching inns, whatever you are looking for, we have it. Serving delicious pub food is what we pride ourselves in and Christmas is no different, our talented chefs have been working to create a festive menu bursting with flavour, using locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients.

Of course, there is more to Christmas than the day itself, the run-up is filled with fun and exciting things to do! Here at the Inn Collection Group, we believe that the build-up to Christmas should have something for everyone, so we have the perfect festive lineup for you this December.