Twas The Night Before Christmas – 4th December 2025

Twas The Night Before Christmas

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy’s CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops. Mouseville Friends is that toy and was the brainchild of Siobhan (Fiona’s daughter and a managing director of the company). She launched the new toy along with her fiancée Noel Thurst who is a television executive that has launched an animated series based on the toys. This has just completed its first series on CBBC. Will the celebrations continue all night long or will sinister happenings halt them?

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Country & Western Events – Saturday 21st June 2025

Country & Western Events – Saturday 21st June 2025

What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than attending a Tribute to Luke Combs!

8pm – 9pm – Country DJ will be warming you up whilst you take your seats & grab your drinks from the bar.

9pm – 11pm – Luke Combs Tribute performing live on stage with his outstanding backing group singing all of your favourite Luke Combs hits from Beautiful Crazy, When It Rains It Pours, Aint No Love In Oklahoma, Beer Can, Forever After All, The Kind Of Love We Make & many more.

11pm – Midnight – Country DJ will be playing all of your favourites from Dolly, Shania, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, Johnny Cash, Post Malone & even a bit of Cotton Eye Joe as we all love a bit of country cheese too!

This event will sell out VERY quickly so dont hang around, get your tickets by clicking here!

Lets go Luke Combs fans!

A Midsummer Murder Mystery – 4th July 2025

A Midsummer Murder Mystery – 4th July 2025

A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley.  Archaeologists believe this could be an ancient monument to rival Stonehenge and is of huge significance.  Amos and a fracking firm, who are also interested in the land, are not so sure!  Will interested parties be set on murderous intent to achieve their goals?

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How To Murder A Millionaire – Murder Mystery 5th September 2025

How To Murder A Millionaire – Murder Mystery 5th September 2025

It is 1956. Millicent Montague is throwing a party to celebrate the release of her latest Hollywood blockbuster “How to Murder a Millionaire”. All the stars will all be there and Millicent is hoping that she will be able to put the past behind her. You know the sort of thing:  The rumours of her affairs, her involvement with a prominent American Politician, Her Mafia connections, etcetera etcetera. She is hoping that the film will distract people from all that. But you can be sure that someone has a grudge to bear. But would they kill because of it?

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Steve Holbrook Clairvoyant Night – 9th Oct 2025

Steve Holbrook Clairvoyant Night 9th October 2025

Clairvoyance Evening with Medium Steve Holbrook.

Steve’s demonstration between the Spirit world and our world shows that life does continue.

DON’T MISS THIS EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER RIDE OF AN EVENING, A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

Advance Tickets From Only: £20.00 + booking fee
On the day tickets: £25.00

The bar will be open from 6pm, the evening starts at around 7.30pm and Steve will finish around 9.45. The bar will remain open after.

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The Fashion House – Murder Mystery 7th November 2025

The Fashion House – Murder Mystery 7th November 2025

It is 1926.

The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight. Many of the latest designs will be on show. But are any of the designs totally original? Is someone jealous of what’s on display? And would somebody kill if the money was right?

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Psychic Night with Carla Smith – 13th Nov 2025

Psychic Night with Carla Smith – 13th Nov

Enjoy an evening of mediumship with Carla Smith while she connects with your loved ones & friends in the spirit world.

Not everyone will receive a message but Carla will try to get to as many as possible.

The bar will be open

Tickets are £12.50 plus online booking
Free parking
Over 18’s only

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The After Show Party – November 21st 2025

The After Show Party

Having all been interviewed on the infamous Jenny James Show that morning, light-hearted teasing turns to full-blown arguments as interviewees condone each other’s’ behaviour. But when one of them ends up dead, there’s a more serious matter to be discussed – one not suitable for the likes of day-time television. Time to call in the detectives!

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70’s Jukebox Christmas Lunch Party – November 2025

70’s Jukebox Christmas Lunch Party 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th November 2025

For the 2025 Christmas Party Season, be transported you back to the 70s, to the days of flares, platforms and the Bay City Rollers.
Bring to life your favourite memories from the decade that brought you Disco and Glam Rock! Have a boogie to Queen, the Bee Gees, and a whole host of your favourite 70s hits including some festive favourites from Slade and Wizzard.

For those who wish to dress to impress, we would love to see your funky flares and platforms if you dare! Our favourite outfit will win a prize! (Dressing up is optional.) Take your chance on the popular Greatdays’ Charity Raffle and enjoy a three-course festive meal at one of our fabulous four star venues.
So join us for great food and music at our truly groovy Christmas Party lunch.

Held in association with Greatdays Travel Group

To book:
Call: 0161 928 3242
or email: sales@greatdays.co.uk

Tickets: £49 pp
Price includes:
Welcome tea/coffee and mince pies
90 minutes of premium entertainment performed by two talented entertainers
3 course set festive lunch with tea/coffee
Charity raffle

Overnight Prices – Available on request
Optional Dress Code – Fancy dress is optional but highly encouraged.

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A Darker Shade of Murder 23rd January 2026

A Darker Shade of Murder 23rd January 2026

You are welcomed here tonight for the official launch of JH Enterprises, headed by the wife of Brendan Hawthorne. Hawthorne Industries previously owned by Brendan ceased trading and is now under investigation. With pensions pots running dry Investors monies swallowed up, and a marriage on the rocks, will investors seek revenge, will relationships become full of suspicion, has a well know face returned to the scene? And will there be Murder tonight?

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GALA DINNERS

GALA DINNERS

Host your next event at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel within one of our private dining rooms, bars, and banqueting areas, where our dedicated events team will meticulously handle every detail to ensure that your event unfolds seamlessly.

Award Dinners & Events

Award Dinners & Events

With the pressures of daily life, it can often be difficult to step back and take stock of your achievements. Organising an awards dinner allows you to gather a group of inspirational individuals to express gratitude and recognize their valuable contributions.
Our experienced events team is dedicated to ensuring your awards dinner is a seamless and memorable occasion from the initial planning to the awards night itself.

Reach out to us today to start planning an unforgettable awards event that will leave a lasting impression on all attendees.

Sport Dinners

Sport Dinners

Bring everyone together to celebrate another enviable year of sport can keep morale high and inject some fresh motivation into your team spirit.

Over the years our trusted reputation has enabled us to build fantastic relationships with local clubs. If your club is celebrating a special occasion; maybe an anniversary, a successful season or a fundraising event, we can help make your sports dinner a success.

Engagement & Anniversaries

Engagement & Anniversaries

Celebrate anniversaries or engagements with a memorable event from elegant lunches to dinner dances or simply a party to celebrate with your loved ones.