Illustration of a family in sweaters passing dishes at a holiday dinner table with a gingerbread house (Christmas Thursday Eve Dining at Bodenham Arboretum)

Christmas Thursday Eve Dining at Bodenham Arboretum

Guests are greeted with mulled wine on arrival before enjoying a festive two- or three-course meal. Main course options include traditional roast turkey, roasts of the day, or vegetarian and vegan wellingtons, accompanied by roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables. The evening concludes with desserts such as Christmas pudding or apple crumble, followed by coffee and chocolate mints.

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Tickets

2 courses £30; 3 courses £34. Mulled wine on arrival. The menu lists starter, main course and dessert choices, plus coffee and chocolate mints. The event is licensed and has a selection of wines, local ales, ciders and lagers; guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages, and glasses are supplied free of charge. A deposit of £10 per person is required to secure the reservation.

Hours

6:00 - 8:00PM.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The menu offers starters including prawn cocktail, pâté, garlic mushrooms, soup or smoked salmon; roast turkey, roasts of the day, vegetarian or vegan mains; and a choice of desserts, followed by coffee and chocolate mints, with mulled wine on arrival and wines, local ales, ciders and lagers available.

Parking

A large free car park is at the end of the driveway.

Going?

Location

Bodenham Arboretum · Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5TB Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Festive dinner-goers and groups

Vibe

Festive and relaxed

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve by phone or through the booking form, and check availability before making arrangements.
  • Complete the booking and pre-order form and pay the required per-person deposit to secure your place.
  • Select your starter, main course and dessert when completing the pre-order form.
  • Bring your own alcoholic drinks if you prefer; glasses are supplied.
  • Follow the brown Bodenham Arboretum signs west from Wolverley Church island along the B4189, then continue to the car park at the driveway’s end.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Evening dining sessions run on Thursdays, December 3, 10 and 17.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the evening meal include?

The meal includes mulled wine on arrival, a choice of starters, main courses and desserts, followed by coffee and chocolate mints.

Are vegetarian and vegan main courses available?

Yes. Vegetarian options include apricot and goat’s cheese roast or spinach, mushroom, cranberry and Brie Wellington; the vegan choice is butternut squash, lentil and almond Wellington.

What drinks are available, and may I bring my own?

The venue serves wines, local ales, ciders and lagers. Guests may bring their own alcoholic drinks, and glasses are supplied.

How do I reserve a place?

Book by phone or use the booking form. A completed booking and pre-order form and a deposit per person are required to secure a reservation.

Can groups book, and should they check availability?

Groups of any size are welcome to book, but should check availability before booking.

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