At The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, the sparkly season begins with Monty's Sip & Graze on Saturday 28 November, followed by Forest Fizz Festive Afternoon Tea on Sunday 13 December.
Montagu Arms gift vouchers are a clever choice for a Christmas present: they give at least twice with first something special to look forward to and then a big treat to enjoy at leisure. There are vouchers for Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Lunch, a Hotel Stay, and a simple monetary gift.
Christmas settles over the New Forest with a quiet, unhurried grace. Frosty mornings on the heath, woodsmoke drifting from village chimneys, ponies grazing in the low winter light. At The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, the festive season arrives with open fires, glasses raised and plenty of reasons to gather your favourite people. Whether you're hunting for the perfect present or planning a festive treat for yourself, here's what's coming up, beginning with Monty's Sip & Graze on 28th November.
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Monty's Sip & Graze: Saturday 28th November 2026
Some afternoons linger long after they've ended, and this one is designed to be exactly that. Join us at Monty's Inn from 1pm to 3pm for a leisurely, laid-back afternoon of good food, free-flowing drinks and live music from Fern Barnes.
What's included:
- A two-course menu (starter and main), with desserts available to order on the day at an additional cost
- 90 minutes of bottomless selected drinks, including wines, cocktails, mocktails and bottled beer
- Live music from Fern Barnes
£45 per person. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
With Sip & Graze just weeks away, it's the ideal way to kick off the festive season with friends, family or colleagues, without a single dish to wash up.
Forest Fizz Festive Afternoon Tea: Sunday 13th December
Take a classic English tradition and give it a spirited twist. From 1pm on 13th December, settle into the elegant surroundings of The Terrace for 90 minutes of seasonal drinks, from handcrafted cocktails and botanical mocktails to rich wines, served alongside a delicious tea tier of delicate sandwiches, warm scones and exquisite, sweet treats.
£49 per person. Bring a friend, your sister, your mum, or the whole gang for a festive catch-up with a little sparkle.
New Forest experience gift vouchers for Christmas
The best gifts are often the ones that can't be wrapped in paper. An experience gift gives someone a day or evening to look forward to, something to enjoy long after the decorations are back in the loft. Our Montagu Arms gift vouchers make it simple to treat someone special, however they like to spend their time.
Afternoon tea vouchers in the New Forest
Warm scones, dainty sandwiches and cakes, with a pot of tea to linger over. Afternoon tea suits just about everyone, and if you're shopping for someone who loves a festive flourish, you can't go wrong with an Afternoon Tea. Even four-legged family members are catered for with our Belly Rubs & Biscuits Montagu Dog Afternoon Tea.
Dinner gift vouchers at The Terrace
A dinner voucher for The Terrace invites them to start the evening with a drink by the fire in the lounge before moving through to our wood-panelled dining room. The menu celebrates British cooking, rooted in the countryside and inspired by the forest.
Lunch vouchers at Monty's Inn
A lunch voucher for Monty's country pub is the ideal reward after a bracing wander. Pair it with a visit to the National Motor Museum or a stroll along the river to Buckler's Hard, then head back for something hearty and warming.
Hotel stay vouchers in the New Forest
A hotel stay voucher at The Montagu Arms is the gift of a proper break, with a comfortable room, good food and the forest on the doorstep.
Monetary gift vouchers
A monetary gift voucher lets them choose their own treat, whether that's a spa-style rest, a romantic dinner or a family weekend away.
Christmas gifts for couples and families in the New Forest
For couples, an afternoon tea for two, dinner at The Terrace or a night away is a lovely excuse to slow down and reconnect, particularly when the post-Christmas months can feel long and grey. Booking something for January or February gives them a bright spot to look forward to.
Families are very welcome too. The Montagu Arms is family-friendly, with children's menus, family rooms and Kids Stay Free for children under 16 sharing with their parents. We're also a proudly dog-friendly hotel, so the dog can join in the fun, with a welcome hamper on arrival and our A La Bark menu.
Book your Christmas events and vouchers early
If you'd rather not leave your Christmas shopping until the last minute, a voucher is one of the easiest gifts to get ticked off the list. And if you're planning to join us at Monty's Sip & Graze or the Forest Fizz Festive Afternoon Tea, do book early, as these festive events are always popular.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Montagu Arms this Christmas.
To book an event or buy a gift voucher, visit the Montagu Arms website or get in touch with our team.
Montagu Arms Hotel
Where here and heritage meet: discover our four star country house hotel in Hampshire.
Perched on the southeastern edge of the New Forest and nestled in the sleepy village of Beaulieu, our country house is a retreat from the everyday. It's a place where fresh flavours and undiscovered experiences await, rooted in the timeless traditions and spirit of this unique destination.
