JUST RELEASED – BOOKING NOW!
Once again we have been very lucky to reserve seats in the Royal Albert Hall for CAROLS AT THE HALL 2025 – plus table reservations in a choice of THREE of the venues’ Restaurants!
I know it’s very early to be thinking about Christmas 2025 when we haven’t even celebrated Christmas 2024, but to reserve our favourite and BEST centre raised stalls seats, we had to book as soon as they were released, which was on Friday 20 December 2024! They normally sell out in 24hrs so we’re very lucky!
Once again we will enjoy the magical seasonal atmosphere of the Royal Albert Hall. It was an instant sell-out for Solent Events in 2022, 2023 and 2024, so it’s always best to get your name down as ‘interested’ as soon as possible.
So, please join us in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall for a perfomrance that is always one of London’s finest listening and sing-along carol concerts of the season. These special concerts have become a festive favourite over the years and 2025 will no exception.
Opened in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall is the world’s most famous stage. It’s also one of London’s most iconic and visited tourist attractions and the top favourite theatre venue for Solent Events’ clients. Over the years, it has been the scene of over 150,000 performances; from Wagner to Sinatra, The Beatles to Beyonce, Muhammad Ali to Adele, and is home to the celebrated BBC Proms. Whilst the venue is most famous for its shows by night, by day this treasured building is open for coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and guided tours of the building.
PRE-THEATRE LUNCH
For a totally relaxed eating experience, there are a limited number of of places at THREE excellent restaurants, meaning you do not have to find one yourself AND you can go from restaurant to theatre seat without leaving the building! The KENSINGTON GARDENS BAR (14 places); VERDI ITALIAN KITCHEN (12 places) & THE 1871 BAR (10 places), have been reserved on a first-come, firt-served basis (please book on the booking form. Menu choice & pre-payment to be finalised later in the year. The Menu Choices are the same for the Kensington Garden Bar & the 1871 Bar. The Verdi is Italian. The exact cost (approx £20-£38pp for 1 to 3-courses), will be available around October/November.
For the perfect end to a perfect day, we offer you a complimentary glass of wine or refreshing soft drink & nibbles during our journey home.
So whatever is happening in the UK and the World by the end of 2025, we’re sure you will need something to uplift your spirits – so a trip to festive London and the Royal Albert Hall could be just the tonic you need! In my mind, you haven’t actually ‘done’ Christmas unless you’ve experienced the full majesty and power of the Christmas songs, carols and atmosphere created in the Royal Albert Hall! I can promise you a full afternoon of traditional carols, modern festival arrangements and an unbeatable festive atmosphere, so if you missed out in 2022, 2023 or 2024 book your place TODAY!
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY
NB. Times MAY change slightly – within 1/2 hour, but will be confirmed with final postcard details
0900 Coach leaves Stokes Bay– Sailing Club Bus Shelter by Pebbles
0910 Pick-up at Lee on the Solent – bus stop opposite seafront shops
0920 Pick up at Stubbington – Red Lion
0930 Pick up at Fareham – Peak Lane
1145 Drop offs (TBC depending on traffic restrictions at the time) – Natural History Museum Bus stop/V & A Museum; Knightsbridge; Royal Albert Hall
Free Time for coffee, museums, lunch or stroll in Hyde Park
OR
1300 Optional pre-ordered, pre-paid Lunch in Kensington Gardens Bar OR Verdi Italian Kitchen Restaurant OR 1871 Bar in the Royal Albert Hall
1445 Take your seats in the Royal Albert Hall auditorium
1500 CAROLS at the HALL begins
1715/
1730 Show finishes – approx.
Meet coach outside RAH
1745 Coach leaves London
Complimentary wine & nibbles served
1945 Arrive in home area at Fareham
(approx)
SUNDAY MUSEUM OPENING TIMES (Free, but an entry time needs to be pre-booked)
V & A 10am – 5:45pm
Science 10am – 6pm
Natural History 10am – 5:50pm
The above itinerary is only provisional, but will give you an idea of the time schedule expected.
Coach seats are allocated on a first come first served basis, after Club-21 Members. Seat numbers will be given when boarding the coach.
Couples & friends will always be seated together. Large parties will be seated together as far as possible.
Preferred choice of area will be taken into consideration, but cannot be guaranteed.
Solent Events & Leisure reserve the right to alter the final tour itinerary as necessary if circumstances change beyond their control.
NB. Please do not ask us to pick-up or drop-off at stops not specifically listed above, as unfortunately we are unable to do so.
The coach parking facilities next to the Royal Albert Hall have now been removed. However, our coach will be able to drop off and pick-up in Prince Consort Road, behind the Hall. The exact position will be confirmed on the day.
SAMPLE MENUS & DETAILS of our reserved Dining Bars & Elgar Restaurant can be found on the following link:
https://www.royalalberthall.com/visit/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-bars/
If you wish to reserve your own table at one of the other RAHall Restaurants or Dining Bars (Coda; Elgar Brasserie; Moet & Chandon Champagne Bar; Exhibition Bar), I advise you to book as soon as your seat booking has been confirmed, as they fill very quickly!
Drinks and gratuities are not included in the pre-payments and should be paid for locally. Thank you!
Your details will be safe with us & will not be passed on to any other person, company or business