Welcome to The Assembly House Igloos 2025!

Bookings are now OPEN! Call 01603 626402 to reserve - all igloo bookings must be made by phone.

This Christmas, step into a world of wonder beneath the stars, as our magical igloos return to the lawn at The Assembly House.

Framed by twinkling trees and the glow of fairy lights, these elegant snow globes offer a private dining experience unlike any other. Whether it’s brunch with baubles, fondue by fairy light or afternoon tea with tinsel, this is Norfolk’s most spellbinding festive celebration.

Gather your favourite people in your own heated hideaway and celebrate the season in style. Each igloo is yours alone to enjoy for up to 10 guests, complete with music, warmth, and your own dedicated team.

See below for the different options we offer and click through to the menus for Festive Beforenoon Tea, Christmas Afternoon Tea and Après-ski. Our Igloos will be available from 13th November 2025 through to 4th January 2026.

🎟️ Booking Information

Bookings are by phone only: 01603 626402, open 9am–5pm.
All bookings require a non-refundable deposit:

£100 for Beforenoon or Afternoon Tea

£150 for Après-Ski evenings

Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking.

📅 Important to Know

Igloos sell out fast: weekends are often fully-booked by the end of May

Minimum numbers apply for each service - please check before calling

There is no availability for Après-Ski sessions on Christmas Eve or Boxing Day

Igloos are closed on Christmas Day

We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs in the igloos due to space and serving issues

If you cancel and we are able to resell your slot, a £25 admin fee will be retained from your deposit. If we are unable to resell, the full deposit is non-refundable

Afternoon Tea can be swapped for Afternoon Cheese (same price). We’re afraid Afternoon Sea cannot be offered in the igloos

We are unable to offer gluten-free options for our Après-Ski evenings due to cross-contamination issues.

Your own private Winter Wonderland

Each igloo is heated and fully enclosed with clear panels to keep out the chill and let in the magic. With room for up to 10 guests, you’ll enjoy:

A beautiful heated dome on our front lawn, surrounded by Christmas trees

Exclusive use for your group (maximum 10 guests)

Festooned with fairy lights and dressed for the season

Personal service staff

Speakers to play your own festive soundtrack

Dining experiences to remember – from brunch to fondue

Bookings are taken by phone only: online reservations are for indoor dining only. Igloos close at 10pm daily.

Four ways to celebrate

🎁 Festive Beforenoon Tea

Available: 9.30am – 11.30am
A breakfast twist on our award-winning Afternoon Tea. Start your day in a sunrise igloo with magic, laughter, and a breakfast cocktail or mocktail.
£36 per adult | £24 per child

Includes igloo hire and drinks

£100 deposit required

Minimum 4 people Mon–Fri | 6 people Sat–Sun

Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking.

🫖 Christmas Afternoon Tea

Available: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Expect a brand-new festive theme for 2025 (to be announced!), served in the most enchanting setting.
£45 per adult | £28 per child

Includes a glass of mulled wine or spiced apple juice and igloo hire

£100 deposit required

Minimum 6, maximum 8 guests

Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking.

🌙 Twilight Christmas Afternoon Tea

Available: 3.00pm – 5.30pm
The fairy lights flicker, the fun flows, and you’re wrapped in festive warmth as day turns to night in your own glowing dome.
£45 per adult | £28 per child

Includes a glass of mulled wine or spiced apple juice and igloo hire

£100 deposit required

Minimum 6, maximum 8 guests

Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking.

⛷️ After Dark: Après-Ski in an Igloo

Available: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
A fondue feast straight from the slopes - Norfolk style. Share ski-lodge classics, raise your glasses to a night to remember, and soak in the alpine atmosphere. We are unable to cater for gluten-free diners for this service.

£58 per adult

Includes 3 bottles of fizz and igloo hire

£150 deposit required

Minimum 8, maximum 10 guests

Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking.

Availability (updated 25.06.25)

🎁 Festive Beforenoon Tea

November: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30

December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

January: 1, 2, 3, 4

🫖 Christmas Afternoon Tea

November: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,

December: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31

January: 1, 2,3, 4

🌙 Twilight Christmas Afternoon Tea

November: 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27,

December: 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 26

January: 1, 2,

⛷️ After Dark: Après-Ski in an Igloo

November: 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27,

December: 2, 8,15,17, 28, 29, 30, 31

January: 1, 2,

Terms and Conditions:

Restaurant A maximum of 10 people for festive afternoon tea in the restaurant. Private rooms available or larger groups. Bookings can be made for this and our other restaurant menu at www.assemblyhousenorwich.co.uk or by calling 01603 626402.

Private Dining Minimum numbers for individual rooms apply. A provisional booking for a private room can be held for a maximum of 14 days, after which time we require a £250 deposit and a signed event contract to secure the booking. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The estimated final invoice will be issued one month prior to the event and is payable in full two weeks prior to the event date. The balance of any other charges will be invoiced after the event and must be paid within seven days of the invoice date. Igloo require a deposit at the time of booking.

Igloos Bookings are by phone only: 01603 626402, open 9am–5pm. All bookings require a non-refundable deposit: £100 for Beforenoon or Afternoon Tea, £150 for Après-Ski evenings. Full payment (non-refundable) is due two weeks before your booking. We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, prams or pushchairs in the igloos due to space and serving issues. If you cancel and we are able to resell your slot, a £25 admin fee will be retained from your deposit. If we are unable to resell, the full deposit is non-refundable

Christmas Day A £50 per person deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. The full balance is due by no later than Friday 24th November. Should you need to cancel your booking after this time, we will make every effort to re sell your table. If we are unable to do this, all monies will be retained.

Christmas events Full payment is to be made at the time of booking. Visit our website to book all these events or call us on 01603 626402. Bookings for these events are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Bedrooms Bookings for bedrooms or our shop and stay breaks must be paid in advance.

Christmas Day Stay, 2 nights A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable The full balance is due by no later than Friday 21st November. Should you need to cancel your booking after this time, we will make every effort to re-sell your room. If we are unable to do this, all monies will be retained.

The Assembly House reserves the right to cancel bookings due to unforeseen circumstances, such as severe weather conditions, power outages, health and safety concerns, equipment failures, Government regulations, natural disasters and technical errors. The Assembly House management also reserves the right to relocate, refuse, cancel or close a booking as they deem appropriate. In the rare event this occurs, we will inform you as soon as possible and work with you to find an alternative solution or offer a full refund.