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PRE-REGISTER TODAY
Back again, for Winter 2022, we’re opening our doors for not one, but two open days; giving you even more time to see what we have to offer for weddings at Gretna Green. Use our form below to pre-register for our November 2022 wedding open weekend and choose to request an appointment with our wedding team!
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]]>If you’re coming to Gretna Hall to stay or thinking about visiting to eat or explore the Famous Blacksmiths Shop attraction, then you will want to know what excitement we available for you in 2019.
You can find out about our special events, by visiting our events page here. For everything else in 2019, find it below!
Fun & Games
Pub Quiz Night
When: First Thursday of the Month
Drinking
Whisky Tastings
When: Daily
Time: All Day (11am – Close)
Cost: From £20.50 per person
Booking: No need to book, just ask at the bar for more details.
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Fizz Fridays
When: Wednesdays – Fridays (Weekly)
Time: All Day (11am – Close)
Cost: From £5.00 per drink
Booking: No need to book, just ask at the bar for more details.
Dining
Gretna Hall Picnics
When: Daily
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: £20 per person
Booking: Pre-booking required, 24 hours in advance.
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Cream Tea
When: Monday – Saturday
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: £7.50 per person
Booking: Pre-booking advised, but not always necessary.
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Sunday Special Cream Tea
When: First Sunday of the Month
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: £10.50 per person
Booking: Pre-booking advised, but not always necessary.
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High Tea
When: Daily
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Options: 2 or 3 Courses
Cost: £12 or £15 per person
Booking: No need to pre-book.
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Easter is one of our favourite times of the year where we spend some quality time with our families, enjoy the first signs of spring and of course overindulge in chocolate, guilt-free! Here at Gretna Green we have a range of fun activities planned to keep the whole family entertained.
1) Find the Easter Bunny
Your little ones will love this free Easter bunny hunt! Find 7 Easter bunnies hidden around our shopping complex to win a lovely goodie bag.
2) Family Fun in the Sun
We have our fingers crossed that the sun will make an appearance this Easter weekend. If you’re heading to Gretna Green, take in some fresh spring air at our Courtship Maze, Sculpture Garden and Outdoor Play Park – free family fun!
3) Stock up on Easter Treats
Easter wouldn’t be the same without… CHOCOLATE! Whether you’re a milk, white or dark chocolate fan – we have an impressive selection to choose from at our shopping complex. Looking for a chocolate-free alternative? We also have a range of handpicked gifts from seasonal tea sets to Peter Rabbit merchandise.
4) Explore Gretna Green and the Solway Coast
Spend some quality time in Gretna Green and the Solway Coast. This short break includes quality accommodation at Greens or Gretna Hall with full Scottish breakfast each morning and an evening meal each night. On the Tuesday explore the Solway Coast across the border and see Gretna Green from the other side of the water. Take advantage of your 10% discount voucher to use within our Famous Blacksmiths Visitor Attraction and shopping complex on the Wednesday. Plus, discover the secrets of Gretna Green at our museum. You might even see a wedding or two! For availability and bookings please call 01461 337621 and quote code ‘SOLWAY.’
5) Meet the Easter Bunny
We are welcoming a very special guest to the Blacksmiths Restaurant on Easter Sunday between 12 noon and 3pm. The Easter Bunny himself will be here and will be giving out free chocolate eggs to the children. Bring the whole family along for a hearty two course carvery, including a main course of gammon or turkey served with a Yorkshire pudding, fresh seasonal vegetable medley and roast or mash potatoes, followed by a delicious dessert of sticky toffee pudding or fruit crumble. All for £8.99! Call 01461 338365 to book a table.
6) Easter with a Difference
Fancy trying something different? Gretna Hall has the answer. Make your Good Friday GREAT with Fizz Friday – sparkling cocktails only £5.00 each! Or start a new family tradition at Gretna Hall’s Easter Sunday Indo-Asian Curry Buffet – £18.00 per person for a three course buffet. Call 01461 338257 to book. Plus, experience some fantastic live music from acoustic singer, Jonny Lopez, on Easter Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.
What do you have planned this Easter? Let us know in the comments below. Happy Easter from all of us at Gretna Green.
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On a snowy Sunday morning in March, the team at Gretna Green were busy preparing for the much anticipated Wedding Fayre Extravaganza.
With finishing touches in place, the doors opened to a crowd of very excited (but very cold!) future brides and grooms, all coming to seek out inspiration for their big day. And inspiration was certainly what they got!
Smiths, Gretna Hall and Greens at Gretna were packed full of exhibitors displaying their finest products and services.
All of our soon-to-be married couples were given the opportunity to browse a series of carefully curated stalls set up by local suppliers, all hand picked by our expert Wedding Team. Couples could build their dream wedding day, with tours of our three hotel venues giving our guests an insight into the luxurious bridal suites available. Our lovely Wedding Team were on hand to answer any questions and chat through all of the options available, taking the stress out of wedding planning.
Visitors were amazed by the wedding décor ideas on show, including beautiful floral decorations from Gretna Flower Basket – the perfect way to put your stamp on the wedding venue.
Next, the important bit – catering! A delicious array of food was available to sample from canapés, prepared by our very own chefs and wedding cakes by Jenny’s Cakes, to delicious sweet treats supplied by Glen Urr Ice Cream and So Sweet Trees. Our sugar levels were kept up during the day so a huge thank you for the free samples – yum!
Soon to be brides were drawn to the display of elegant wedding gowns courtesy of Carol’s Bridal Boutique and the glistening jewellery by Nicolson & Coulthard. Our in-house salon, Spoilt at Smith’s, demonstrated how to create flawless bridal makeup which gave our brides lots of inspiring ideas.
For the grooms, Weddings Silver Lady Wedding Cars and Tartan Carriages showcased a range of lavish transport options to get the couple to their venue.
Visitors enjoyed dancing on a pixel LED dancefloor from Northern Star Events whilst listening to popular hits from Stephen Chatterton’s Jukebox.
The day was enjoyed by all and was a huge success for Gretna Green.
Getting married and missed the Wedding Fayre? Don’t worry our helpful team of Wedding Planners are available to help you plan your day. From choosing the right venue, to selecting a photographer to capture those precious moments, contact our Wedding Team today by calling 01461 336001 or emailing [email protected].
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Saturday 17th March is St Patrick’s Day which celebrates Irish heritage and culture. We would like to join our friends from across the Irish Sea to celebrate the day. Here are our top 5 ways to commemorate St Paddy’s Day with food, drink and all things green!
1) Sample some Irish Whisky – Our Whisky and Gifts Shop at Gretna Green is home to a range of both famous and unusual blends of malt whiskies. So whether you prefer Scottish or Irish whisky, raise a glass to St Patrick’s Day!
2) Go green – go all out with green face paint, green hair dye and green clothing or opt for the more subtle green accessory – we have a range of gorgeous green items to choose from including green tartan, coats, scarves, gloves and bags. We love these four leaf clover Swarovski bracelets and necklaces. Getting married? Why not incorporate an Irish theme into your wedding with one of our stunning Celtic rings.
3) Irish food – the only day when green food dye is acceptable is St Paddy’s day! So you can either turn your family meal green or join us at Gretna Hall for a meal that has been given the seal of approval from our Irish friends – traditional leek and potato soup, followed by smoked salmon or steak and finished off with a Bailey’s Irish Cream coffee – delicious! To book a table visit https://www.gretnahallhotel.com/contact/ or call 01461 338257.
4) Throw an Irish themed party – the Irish certainly know how to party so why not join them with an Emerald Isle style party. Think Irish flags, shamrock confetti and fancy dress!
5) Guinness galore! Guinness has been a St Patrick’s Day staple for centuries. Our bars at Smiths and Greens at Gretna serve Guinness as well as a range of other Irish-inspired beverages. Gaelic Pop (Chambord and sparkling wine) is one of our favourites or why not try our aptly named St. Patrick’s apple martini cocktail?
Happy St Patrick’s Day or “La Fheile Padraig” from the team at Gretna Green!
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner we thought we would give you a helping hand in planning a day to spoil your Mum. Here are some ideas that promise to impress on Mother’s Day.
· Get her a gorgeous Gretna gift
Haven’t got your present sorted yet? Don’t worry – we have a great selection here at Gretna. Treat her to some beautiful clothing or accessories from Joules (you can’t go wrong with a pair of socks!) or maybe she’d prefer something new for her jewellery box? Our favourite is this stunning Swarovski love bracelet. Call into our stores for last minute inspiration or why not take advantage of our Free Standard Delivery* offer.
· Tea for two – her and you
How to make Mum super happy? Give her champagne, sandwiches, cakes and tea! At Smith’s they don’t do things by halves, so you’re guaranteed to indulge in the finest of refreshments served on their best vintage-style crockery. Banana bread with caramel icing, macaroons**, Pimms & Strawberry trifle, fondant fancies, éclairs, Victoria sponge, chocolate tart with Chantilly cream, popping candy & honeycomb, scones, gin & tonic sorbet, delectable finger sandwiches and soup all accompanied by a lovely pot of tea or coffee – who could resist? There’s still time to make a reservation by calling 01461 337007.
· Pamper her at Spoilt Salon
Show your love and appreciation with Spoilt Salon vouchers. Your Mum can choose from a range of relaxing treatments including rejuvenating facials, manicures, pedicures or a relaxing massage. Let the Spoilt Salon team make your Mum their number one priority as they promise complete relaxation and escapism. To book please call 01461 336002.
· Dine in style
Sunday night is curry night here at Gretna Hall! Treat your Mum to an all you can eat Indonesian Asian experience this Mother’s Day and start a new Sunday tradition with your family. Dine in style in our newly modernised restaurant and relax as our staff look after you throughout the evening. There’s still a few places available, so to avoid disappointment call 01461 338 257 to make a reservation.
We would like to wish all Mum’s a very happy, relaxing Mother’s Day. We hope you get spoilt and pampered all day long. Don’t forget to let us know what you did to celebrate!
* Free Standard Delivery on all orders over £50.00.
** Flavours subject to change. Please notify us about any dietary restrictions/allergies at time of booking.
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Whether you can already engaged and planning away, or if you are still waiting, (im)patiently for the one you love to ask that big question, our wedding fayre extravaganza, this coming March will be a fabulous day out for all.
Spread amongst our three hotels and the Famous Blacksmiths Shop visitor centre, you will have the chance, experience everything that the North West wedding scene has to offer, as well as all that Gretna Green have to offer; from our gorgeous, unique hotels and wedding venues, to our wedding planning team, kilt hire and wedding favours to name a few!
Your day will begin at Gretna Hall, the newest gem in our Gretna Green crown, for registration with a big Scottish welcome. Next, you will head to our 4-star, boutique, Smiths hotel around the corner, where all of our exhibitors will be ready and waiting to share with you their wedding talents and treats!
For your next stop, you can make your way across the road, to the famous and historic, romantic home of the Famous Blacksmiths Shop! As you step through the doors, you will instantly feel over 250 years of history, as you tread in the footsteps of thousands of runaway couples to reach the famous anvil. Don’t forget to touch the anvil for luck in love too!
In the afternoon, you will make your way to our third and final hotel and the fourth stop on our tour – Greens Hotel. Here you can enjoy a range of demonstrations, including ‘the right way to wear a kilt!’
Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to meet and chat with our very experienced weddings team and perhaps even get a chance to meet with the Houston family themselves in our VIP room; as well as sample dining treats from all of our hotels and take home a wonderful goody bag to remind you of your day at Gretna Green!
To top it off, this year, we are giving you the option to pre-register, to give you, even more, time to explore and enjoy Gretna Green on the day. If you would like to be the first to hear when pre-registration opens, then please sign up to our wedding fayre newsletter below!
Remember to… SAVE THE DATE – 18.03.18 and don’t forget to join our Facebook Group too!
*Please note that registration for the 2018 wedding fayre has now closed.
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]]>Gretna Green Group have something for everyone this year. We have various themed parties still available as well as excellent dining options to suit everyone’s tastes!
We also have something for all the family on Saturday 18th December 2016 where you get to meet Santa!
As well as Christmas we have some cracking New Year offers available for you all, to ensure you close off 2016 and bring in the New Year of 2017 with a bang!
Prices start from as little as £20.00 per person for a festive party and New Year’s Day you could be continuing your celebrations from as little as £14 per person. ..
Call our friendly team on 01461 336001 for more information on any of our packages or to confirm any of our venues before it’s a sell out!
We look forward to seeing you all soon at Gretna Green…
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Gretna Hall are offering an amazing value wedding package this Winter. Only £500 to marry, celebrate and stay within a luxury room, surrounded by 8 of your special guests.
Call our friendly wedding team on 01461 336001 for more information or to book any of our venues.
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]]>Gretna Green Ltd has bought 97-bedroom Gretna Hall, one of the region’s biggest hotels, for an undisclosed sum.
It is the third hotel that the business has added over the last 10 years, starting with the creation of the Smiths Hotel at Gretna Green in 2006.
The rescue of the former Garden House Hotel, on the England-Scotland border, from administration and its transformation to Greens at Gretna – including a £1 million makeover – added a second in 2014.
Gretna Hall, a historic marriage house at Gretna Green, is just a stone’s throw from Smiths.
The venue had been owned by a London-based property firm since 2006 and employs about 55 staff.
Its new owners are starting to pull plans together for its future.
Alasdair Houston, who heads the farming, tourism and hospitality firm, said: “Gretna Hall joining our family of businesses allows us to continue our work of strengthening Destination Gretna Green for locals and visitors alike.”
The hotel has special significance to the Houston family, being the manor house for Gretna Estate, which his great-grandfather bought in 1885.
Mr Houston, also a director of Carlisle-based auctioneering-to-printing company H&H Group, added: “The team working at Gretna Hall have done a great job, but for many years there has been no clear leadership and vision for the future.
“The business has not been getting the love, care and attention that it deserves.
“We hope to put that right and offer opportunities for existing and new members of staff to develop and join us on our journey as the business grows.
“There will be many challenges ahead but I believe that much will be achieved with a clear vision, good communication and great teamwork.”
As well as its hotels, Gretna Green Ltd owns and operates the Famous Blacksmith’s Shop attraction in Gretna Green, Scotland’s most visited privately-owned attraction. It employs about 300 people.
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