
Christmas 2023 at the Mercure Darlington Kings
Join us in celebrating all the joys of Christmas, at the Mercure Darlington Kings. Bring your friends and family along to indulge in our Christmas Party Nights, our scrumptious Festive Dining and much much more!
To make a booking, click the 'Book Now' button on your chosen event.
Alternatively, you can call the hotel on 01325 380222 or email us at events@mercuredarlngton.co.uk.
View our Christmas terms and conditions here
Christmas Party Nights
December: 1st | 2nd | 8th | 9th | 15th | 16th | 22nd | 23rd
Celebrate in style with a festive 2 course dinner in our Kings Ballroom After your meal, it’s time to slip on your dancing shoes and party the night away with our resident DJ. Arrival from 6.30pm with dinner served at 7.30pm, last orders at 11:45pm and carriages at 12.00am
£35 per person
Over 18's only, £10 deposit is required within 2 weeks of holding the spaces, final balance due 4 week prior to event date along with menu pre orders.


Festive Afternoon Tea
1st December-31st December (excluding 25th)
Assortment of Seasonal & Classic Finger Sandwiches, Scones, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam, Mince Pies Selection of Decadent Sweet Treats .Available 7 days a week (excluding 25th December) Upgrade to Sparkle Afternoon tea for £3.50 per person
£21.50 per adult £10.75 Per child (12 years and under)
Must be booked and paid for 24 hours prior. Subject to availability. Full pre-payment required at the time of booking
Breakfast or Brunch with Santa and his Elf
9th & 16th December
Breakfast Slot: 9:30am – 11:30am
Brunch Slot: 12noon – 2pm
Meet & Greet with the elf, Christmas sing-along, visit from the big man himself Join us in the Kings Ballroom on either 9th or 16th December. The elf will take Santa round table to table to say hello. Each child will be asked to come up to meet Santa on a one to one basis or in small groups if preferred. A sing-along and story time will be done after. Activity packs will be provided for each child with a small gift to take away.
£20 per adult (13+) | £15 per child (3-12 yrs) | £10 per infant (0-2 yrs)
£10 non-refundable deposit per person is required with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre-orders required 4 weeks before the event date.


Festive Cocktail Masterclass
1st-30th December (excluding 25th & 26th)
Grab your colleagues, friends or family for a afternoon or evening in our cocktail bar. You will get arrival shot, the chance to make 2 cocktails per person as well as sharing some Charcuterie boards in your own private bar for up to 3 hours.
£33 per person
£10 non refundable deposit per person required with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre orders required 4 weeks before event date . Minimum number apply of 12 to run the event.
Table Centre Piece Class
14th December
Join us for a fun evening and create your own festive table masterpiece for your table for over the festive period. Sally from flowers by Natrass will be hand to offer her expertise and guide you along the way. Festive music will be played and the guaranteed unmistakable aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon will be in the air. All the materials needed to make a beautiful centrepiece are included in the price as well delicious festive canapes and mulled wine arrival drink
£68 Per Adult
£10 non-refundable deposit per person required with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre orders required 4 weeks before event date.


Christmas Day Lunch
25th December
Join us for Christmas Day Lunch in our Kings Grill Restaurant, enjoy a welcome glass of fizz whilst overlooking Darlington town Centre. Enjoy a delicious four course meal including tea, coffee & Petit Fours. Tables available between 12noon – 3pm
£75 per Adult / £37.50 per child (12 years & Under)
£10 non-refundable deposit is required with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre-orders required 4 weeks before the event date.
Boxing Day Lunch
26th December
If you're fed up with cooking over the festive period, why not bring the family along and let us do the washing up? Join us in the Kings Grill restaurant for a two-course lunch. Tables are available between 12 noon and 3 pm.
£32 per adult & £20 per child (12 years & Under)
£10 non-refundable deposit is required per person with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre-orders required 4 weeks before the event date.


New Years Eve- King's Casino Royale
31st December
The only way to say goodbye to 2023 and say hello to 2024 in style! Join us for a canape and fizz reception with live entertainment from award-winning magician Tim Lichfield during the drinks reception followed by fun and games with Real Deal fun casino. Finishing off the evening dancing the night away with our resident DJ. Arrival drinks reception and magician from 6.30 pm, dinner served promptly at 7.30 pm & Carriages at 1 am.
£75 per Adult (over 18's only)
£10 non-refundable deposit is required with 10 days of provisionally holding the date. Final balance and menu pre-orders required 4 weeks before the event date.
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