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New Year itinerary
Rosy cheeks, music for dancing and plenty of Champagne – and don’t forget Cornwall’s obligatory New Year’s Day beach walk (or swim, or surf for the hardy). Here's what to expect based on last years itinerary.
Itineraries are subject to change
From midday
Leave your luggage with our front desk team and it will be in your room waiting for you.
A champagne cocktail on arrival in The Living Space
Check in from 3pm
New Year wreath making 3-5pm
In The Living Space snug
Kids' Zone sessions
3-5pm
Toddlers festive fun (6 months-2 years) Hello 2027 journal making (3-8 years)
6-9pm
Countdown capers crafts and games (5-9 years)
Mayhem makers games night (8-12 years)
Acoustic music 8-10pm
In the Living Space
Restaurants
12-9pm lunch and dinner in The Living Space and The Beach Hut
5-6pm children's early supper in The Living Space dining room
5-8.30pm dinner in Zacry's
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am
Festive crown making 10.30am
In the games room
Kids' Zone sessions 2-4pm
Tiny tots countdown party (6 months-2 years)
A quieter countdown to the New Year (3-8 years)
Glitter artists 4-6pm
in The Living Space snug
Kids' Zone silent disco and pizza 6-9pm
3-8 years in Kids' Zone
8-12 years in the Games Room
Live music 6pm -1am
In The Living Space
Drone show and champagne to countdown to midnight
The Living Space and deck
Restaurants
12-6pm lunch and early supper in The Living Space
12-9pm lunch and dinner in The Beach Hut
6-9.30pm four course dinner in The Living Space dining room
The Living Space dining room sample menu
For an extra special New Year's eve dining experience, upgrade to the Zacry's tasting menu (£150pp), 5-9.30pm
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am
Family LEGO club 10am-1pm
In the games room
New Years Day dip with Wavehunters
Bookable
Afternoon Kids' Zone sessions 1-3pm
'Toddler Festive Fun' (6 months-2 years)
'Festive capers' crafts and games (3-8 years)
Evening Kids' Zone sessions 6-9pm
5-9 years cinema club
8-12 years cinema club
Live acoustic music 7-9pm
in The Living Space
Restaurants
12-9pm Lunch and dinner in The Living Space or The Beach Hut
5-6pm - Children's early supper
5-8.30pm dinner in Zacry's
Breakfast in The Living Space dining room from 7.30am to 10.30am
Playroom and games room open for family use 9.30-11am
Check out at 11am
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