Overview
Step into a night of mystery, suspense and theatrical fun this Christmas at The Boathouse.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening as you work to uncover clues, question suspects and solve the mystery. You are the detective.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival and a two-course Christmas-themed buffet.
Doors open at 6.30pm, giving you time to settle in before the mystery unfolds.
Perfect for groups, Christmas parties, couples or anyone looking for an unique festive experience, this is an evening full of intrigue, laughter and surprises in the atmospheric surroundings of The Boathouse.
Tickets are £40 per person, inclusive of the booking fee.
Join us on Saturday 12th December 2026 for O Come All Ye Fatal, a Victorian-inspired murder mystery experience brought to life by Big Adventures Murder Mystery Company.
Set on Christmas Eve in Victorian England, a shot rings out as snow falls and the local miser, Ebenezer Scratch, lies dead. But who killed the notorious skinflint? Was it his business partner, Jebediah Sniff? The Lady of the Manor, Lady Wallow-Ingreefe? Her incompetent maid, Maud Lynn? Or perhaps the Cockney charmer hawking his wares, Dicky Dickens? And what does Cora Blimey, owner of the local public house have to hide?Enjoy an unforgettable evening as you work to uncover clues, question suspects and solve the mystery. You are the detective.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival and a two-course Christmas-themed buffet.
Doors open at 6.30pm, giving you time to settle in before the mystery unfolds.
Perfect for groups, Christmas parties, couples or anyone looking for an unique festive experience, this is an evening full of intrigue, laughter and surprises in the atmospheric surroundings of The Boathouse.
Tickets are £40 per person, inclusive of the booking fee.
The Food
Buffet Style
Main Course
- Ebenezer Scratch's Roast Turkey Breast
- The Miser's Honey Roasted Gammon Joint
- Jacob Marley's Ghostly Quorn Fillets (V, VG)
Alongside The Cratchits' Christmas Trimmings:
- Roasted Potatoes
- Pigs in Blankets
- Yorkshire Puddings
- Rich Gravy
And A Panache of Seasonal
Vegetables:
Desserts
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Beans
- Sprouts
Desserts
- A Dickens of a Chocolate Yule Log
- The Spirit of Christmas Bailey's Cheesecake
- The Ghost of Christmas Pudding
From the Manor Dairy
- Custard
- Fresh Cream
- Vegan Cream
Tables of fewer than six people may be shared with other guests. Over 18's Only.