One Step Beyond Christmas – A Ska & Madness Tribute Night with Badness
Guests enjoy a three-course festive dinner before hitting the dancefloor for an evening of classic ska. Tribute band Badness performs live on the Lakeside stage, delivering high-energy renditions of hits like One Step Beyond, Our House, and Baggy Trousers. A DJ keeps the party going with warm-up and late-night festive sets.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
£52.00 per person. the three-course menu must be pre-selected in advance.
Hours
Doors 7:30pm–7:45pm; three-course festive menu 8:00pm–9:30pm; DJ warm-up from 9:30pm; Badness Live 10:30pm–11:30pm; DJ returns 11:30pm–1:00am. Guests may arrive earlier for pre-event drinks. Lakeside Bar: 12pm–12:45am; last orders 12:40am.
Ages
All ages (fancy dress encouraged)
Food & Drink
The event includes a pre-selected three-course festive meal; drinks and hot drinks can be purchased at the bar, but tea and coffee are not served after dinner.
Parking
A large car park with free on-site parking is available for all guests.
Accessibility
Step-free entry into the venue with an accessible lift to the event area, plus accessible seating by advance booking.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Pre-select your three-course festive menu when it arrives four weeks before the event, as guests must choose their meal in advance.
- Book accessible seating in advance if needed, as places are subject to availability; the venue has step-free entry and an accessible lift.
- Use the large on-site car park for free parking, which is available to all event guests.
- Wear retro ska, 80s-inspired clothing or festive sparkle to join the fancy-dress theme and enter the best-outfit prize competition.
- If you want to stay overnight, ask Reservations about discounted party-night rooms and book directly; rooms are subject to availability.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fancy dress is welcome, with prizes for the best outfits.
- Discounted rooms are available for party-night guests when booked direct, subject to availability.
- Pre- or post-party facials and massages are available as additional treatments; advance booking is recommended.
- From Christmas 2026, tea and coffee are no longer served after the meal; hot drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the party night include?
A three-course festive dinner, a DJ warm-up, a live Badness performance of Madness and ska classics, and a DJ set afterwards.
Do I need to choose my menu in advance?
Yes. The menu is sent out four weeks before the event and must be pre-selected. Most dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice.
Is fancy dress welcome?
Yes. Retro ska, 80s-inspired outfits and festive sparkle are suggested, with prizes for the best outfits.
What accessibility provisions are available?
There is step-free entry and an accessible lift to the event area. Accessible seating is subject to availability and must be booked in advance.
Is parking available, and how can I get there without a car?
Free on-site parking is available in the large car park. The venue is a short taxi ride from Medway Towns, Gravesend Station and Ebbsfleet International.
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