Murder Mystery Twixmas Break - Sunday 27th & Monday 28th December 2009

What better way to fill the gap between Christmas and New Year than tracking down a murderer or murderers? This event is a the same as a murder mystery weekend event. The murder mystery lasts from mid-afternoon on Sunday 27th until mid-morning on Monday 28th. If you want you can extend your stay with an extra night and visit the local sights or have a relaxing day using the facilities at the hotel, or else you can just stay for the one night for the murder mystery (click on the "Plot Details" tab above for information about the story).

For more details about how our weekend events work see the Weekend FAQ page

About the hotel:
The charming Bear Hotel is located in the picturesque town of Woodstock, gateway to The Cotswolds. With its ivy clad exterior, oak beams, open fireplaces and exposed stone walls, this romantic hotel combines original features with modern comforts.

With 54 individually styled bedrooms, a traditional bar, lounge and a superb 2 AA rosette restaurant, The Bear Hotel is the perfect retreat for any occasion. Woodstock claims fame as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill who was born at nearby Blenheim Palace in 1874. Take time to explore the individual shops in the town centre or to explore the palace and beautiful palace grounds during your stay.

For more information about the hotel and photos click on the "Hotel Info" tab above.

Christmas is a time to meet up with family and friends that you haven't seen for ages for a bit of nostalgia. If you're aged between 30 and 50 (or possibly a bit older), then there's a good chance you'll remember the band 4μla (pronounced formula) who split up in 1991. If you're younger than 30 then perhaps you found one of their CDs in your parents record collection. With the recent death of band member Jeff Carter the band's fan club is throwing a weekend for everyone who has fond memories of 4μla to get together and share those memories. All the surviving members of the band will be there. Some members of the fan club think there's even a chance that they'll get the Christmas present they've been waiting 18 years for and that the band will re-form, but is that all a blast of hot air?

Starters
	Ballontine of Home Cured Shetland Organic Salmon with carrot, orange & vanilla puree
	Gressingham Duck Liver & Foie Gras Parfait with red onion marmalade & toasted brioche
V	Roast Vegetables Soup
Main Courses
	Slow Roasted Tea Smoked Norfolk Pork Belly with rosti potato, apple compote, parsnip puree, calvados sauce
	Herb Crusted Roast Rump of Highland Lamb with garlic mashed potato, braised red cabbage, rosemary sauce
V	Baked Romano Sweet Red Pepper with summer vegetables risotto, tomato & spinach fondue
Desserts
	Glazed Lemon Tart with raspberry sorbet
	Trio of Chocolate Mousse with chantilly cream
	Selection of British Cheese with Scottish oatcakes

Macdonald Bear Hotel

Park Street, WOODSTOCK, Oxfordshire OX20 1SZ
Tel: 0844 879 9143     Please note the venue will not be able to help with bookings for this event.

For more information about the hotel please visit their web site

Click here to see a map for the Macdonald Bear Hotel

The charming Bear Hotel is located in the picturesque town of Woodstock, gateway to The Cotswolds. With its ivy clad exterior, oak beams, open fireplaces and exposed stone walls, this romantic hotel combines original features with modern comforts. With 54 individually styled bedrooms, a traditional bar, lounge and a superb 2 AA rosette restaurant, The Bear Hotel is the perfect retreat for any occasion. Woodstock claims fame as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill who was born at nearby Blenheim Palace in 1874. Take time to explore the individual shops in the town centre or to explore the palace and beautiful palace grounds during your stay.

Check in from: 2:00pm
Murder mystery starts: 4:30pm
Afternoon tea: 4:30pm
Afternoon ends: 6pm

Drinks before dinner: 7:30pm
Dinner: 8pm
End of the evening: 10.30pm (approximately)

Breakfast: 8:00am to 9:30am
Murder mystery restarts: 9:30am
Murder mystery finishes: 10:30am
Final check out: 11:00am