Samphire Christmas Gift & Dining Guide - Experiences
Embrace the festive spirit with our Christmas Gift & Dining Guide
Curated by the Samphire team, take a look at what our wonderful clients are offering for the festive season.
Next up - experiences!
Bread Ahead Festive Afternoon Tea, £50
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at The Tea House at Bread Ahead. The Tea House is located upstairs at Bread Ahead Pavilion Road bakery, overlooking the dedicated pastry kitchen.
Their festive menu features a selection of traditional filled bridge rolls, such as roast turkey, chestnut stuffing and cranberry, warm scones and preserves, and a selection of house-made cakes, along with Bread Ahead mince pies.
Choose from the extensive tea selection from Fortnum & Mason.
Bread Ahead Masterclass, from £60
Learn to bake from the best in the business. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, these in-person baking classes are held with world-class expert bakers.
Learn from their experience and guidance in the art of baking and develop the techniques and skills they have honed over the years.
Choose from a variety of bread, pastry, cake and doughnut making classes to suit your interests.
There are evening, half day, full day, three-day and even Christmas workshops to choose from.
Whisky Distillery Tour, Tasting and Museum Entry, £25
An experience like no other - a tour of the Ad Gefrin distillery, the first legal distillery in Northumberland in over 200 years. This isn't a simple walk-through; it's a multi-sensory voyage from grain to glass, offering an intimate insight into the meticulous process of whisky-making.
Witness firsthand the transformation from malt arrival, through mashing, fermentation and distillation, to the filling of casks for maturing.
The tour concludes with a special viewing of the cask store and a tasting session where you can appreciate the nuances of Ad Gefrin's spirits. And that's not all. The distillery tour also includes entry to the state-of-the-art museum and visitor experience that delves into the region's Anglo-Saxon heritage.
Voucher for The Angel at Hetton, Yorkshire Dales
A stunning stone-built inn with 15th century origins, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
In September 2018, Michael and his wife Johanna took over The Angel with a vision to keep everything that it had become famous for – fantastic food, a warm welcome and a deep connection with the dramatic Yorkshire landscape – and make it outstanding.
In 2019, The Angel was awarded its first Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes; and in 2021, The Angel was voted number two in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100 as well as winning the best Gastropub Award.