From the world-famous Carden Park hosting a Royal Menu in their fine-dining restaurant (headed up by previous chef to Royalty Graham Tinsley!) to a handful of day and break spa packages available across the country, where guests can truly treat themselves like Royalty for the day, there is something for everyone, no matter how they choose to celebrate the new monarch.
Moddershall Oaks, Staffordshire: Royally Spoilt Spa Package
Making the historical monarchy moment of the King’s Coronation (6th May) one to truly remember, Moddershall Oaks has announced the launch of its limited-edition Royally Spoilt Spa Day and Spa Break packages, available from 1st – 8th May only. Perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big smoke during the grand weekend and instead, opt for a countryside retreat and some much-needed R&R, not only do the packages include access to the award-winning spa facilities but also a specialised calming Crown Chakra treatment. Also included in the package is a welcome mocktail and Royal Afternoon Tea including a Kir Royale cocktail.
To really make use of the extra May bank holiday, guests can also choose to opt for the overnight break package and complete their trip with a two-course evening meal in The Oak House restaurant, before retreating to a five-star luxury suite for a sleep of dreams, with a freshly cooked breakfast in the morning.
Available to book here (from £160 per person for the day and from £450 per couple for the break)
Carden Park Hotel, Cheshire: Royal Tasting Menu (curated by previous chef to Royalty)
Carefully curated by Executive Chef Graham Tinsley MBE, former Royal Chef, Carden Park Hotel’s fine-dining Vines Restaurant will be offering an exclusive Royal Tasting Menu to celebrate the new King. With specialised dishes from his little black book of menus during his time with the royal family, Graham has handpicked some of the previous Prince of Wales’ favourite dishes, including his famed quail’s eggs, to create the ultimate celebratory menu, allowing diners to journey through Royal history with their taste buds. Providing the very best of a countryside gourmet dining experience, The Vines uses freshly produced local ingredients and offers an unparalleled wine list, for delectable pairings.
Available to book here (from £95 per person)
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa, Suffolk: Royal Spa Day and Royal Afternoon Tea
With the hometown having a longstanding connection to the Royal family, with the Queen visiting regularly during her reign to enjoy the horseracing, Newmarket’s Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is excited to announce their jam-packed itinerary full of coronation celebrations. Those after true tradition can celebrate the new King by tucking into a mouth wateringly good Afternoon Tea, specially coined with His Majesty himself in mind. Alternatively for the whole family to enjoy on 7th May only, the award-winning Squires restaurant will be hosting a King’s Coronation Sunday Lunch, serving some of the monarch’s all-time favourite dishes. But really when better to splash out on a spa day than a long bank holiday weekend? Opt for the Royal Spa Day packagecomplete with access to the world-class spa facilities, two treatments each, afternoon tea and a complimentary Royal Cocktail to truly feel like royalty for the day.
Afternoon Tea (£28 per person) and Lunch (£45 per person) available to book here and Spa Day (from £205 per person) available to book here
Manor House Alsager, Cheshire: English Garden Spa Experience with Complimentary Mocktail
Making the most of the natural light and fresh air this May bank holiday, the newly refurbished Manor House Alsager provides the best of the (British) best, with its picturesque rural location. Embracing the English countryside to its fullest, the spa garden combines quintessential landscaping and country garden planting with modern wellness facilities. During the long weekend, guests can relax in the stunning outdoor seating areas, come rain or shine, or hop in the Sunken Tabletop Hydrotherapy Tub. All while sipping on a glass of their complimentary, limited-edition King’s Coronation English Garden Mocktail, featuring elderflower, lemon juice, cucumber, and mint – option to be topped up with Hendricks gin and tonic water for those looking to cheers to the special weekend!
Half days start from £80 per person or £120 for a full day, available to book here
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa, Lake District: Coronation Garden Party Sunday and Afternoon Tea
Where better to watch the live coronation than at Armathwaite Hall whilst overlooking some of the country’s most epic views of the Lake District, whilst tucking into a delicious afternoon tea? Available on Saturday 6th only, this specially crafted offering will include some of the Brits most famed and timeless classics, including mini sandwiches (egg mayonnaise and coronation chicken amongst the fillings), buttermilk scones and of course, a strawberry and ginger trifle which has been announced as King Charles’ dessert for his coronation meal.
Bringing the community together to celebrate the reigning monarch, Armathwaite Hall will be hosting a coronation themed Garden Party on Sunday 7th May. A day full of family fun, guests can expect LOTS of entertainment including a magician, live music, bouncy castle and even a bird of prey demonstration! On the day, animal lovers can also meet Armathwaite’s famed alpacas as they feed and stroke the gentle beings. In between catching up with friends and making memories with the kids, guests can fill their tummies on a variety of food offerings all nodding to the royal family, including mini pork crowns and coronation chicken salad over on the grazing table, or a full-blown delicious meal at the barbeque station (children alternatives available). And to top it all off, adults can wash it down with a Pimm’s Eton mess!
Afternoon Tea (£39.50) and Garden Party (£60 per adult and £20 per child – also includes welcome drink and commemorative gift per adult), available to book here
The Spa at Ardencote, Warwickshire: Royal Spa Morning
Looking to celebrate the King with the gift of ultimate relaxation? Opt for Ardencote’s Royal Spa Morning package available between 5th – 8th May only. To help guests rejuvenate and rest up over the busy weekend of partying, drinking, and eating, guests can enjoy a glass of prosecco on arrival with morning access to the award-winning spa from 10am – 1pm. After hopping across the facilities all morning (including the aromatherapy steam room, Himalayan salt sauna, tepidarium and more), guests will be ready to refuel on a light lunch in the spa restaurant before heading home and spending the precious moments of their bank holiday weekend in utter relaxation.
The Royal Morning Spa Day costs £60 per person, available to book here
Daniel Thwaites Spa Group, available nationwide: Taste of Spring Spa Day
Those looking to lay low during the craze of the weekend can make a trip to one of Daniel Thwaites rejuvenating properties for the Taste of Spring Spa Day, available at select spas in Bristol, Cheshire, Northamptonshire, The Lake District, Hampshire, and Leeds. From just £90 per person, the spa day includes access to thermal experiences, a treatment, afternoon tea plus even a luxury, hand poured candle to take home and continue the bliss long after the spa day is over. Priding itself on affordable luxury, this spa package allows guests to treat themselves like royalty as they celebrate the monarch, without the hefty price tag.
From £90 per person, available to book here
Titanic Spa, Huddersfield: Coronation menu and cocktail
Take a leaf out of the King’s book and opt for a sustainable celebration over at the UK’s first ever eco-spa. Previously named ‘Best Sustainable Spa’ in Marie Claire’s inaugural sustainability awards, Titanic Spa are leading pioneers in showing how green investments can turn eco-anxiety into practical and sustainable projects we can all take part in and enjoy. As a place of relaxation that simultaneously possesses a clear conscience, Titanic boasts an impressive range of eco-credentials including renewable energy generation, an OTEX laundry system which is leading in energy efficiency and their own natural water source. Some popular highlights of the spa include the private mud chamber, a detoxifying heat & ice experience & the relaxation lounge. Meaning you can actually pamper with a completely clear conscious! For the bank holiday weekend, it will be providing a Coronation themed bistro menu and cocktail for the occasion. Yummy food and relaxation, all while knowing you’re caring for the planet? Yes please.
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