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Marking Chinese New Year with a proper celebration doesn’t need a trip into a city centre. Oakwood Hotel, just outside Gloucester on the Tewkesbury Road, hosts an annual Chinese New Year party, giving guests near Upton upon Severn a chance to celebrate with a specially prepared menu and a genuinely festive atmosphere.
Our Chinese New Year evening typically takes the form of a set menu event, held in one of our function spaces or The Grill depending on numbers, with dishes prepared to reflect the traditions and flavours of the occasion. While our everyday menu focuses on Gloucestershire produce, our Chinese New Year menu is planned specifically for the celebration, offering something different while keeping the same standard of care in preparation.
The format is generally structured around a shared or set menu, encouraging a communal, celebratory atmosphere in keeping with the spirit of the evening, alongside drinks and small touches connected to the traditions of the festival where appropriate.
Our Chinese New Year party attracts a genuine mix — those with a personal or family connection to the festival wanting to mark it locally, and others simply curious to try something different from a standard dinner out. It’s become a popular date for groups of friends, families and couples from Upton upon Severn wanting a change of pace.
For those celebrating as part of a larger group — family, friends, or colleagues — booking ahead is worth doing, as the evening tends to be popular and space is limited. Our events team can also discuss arranging a private space for larger group bookings.
Dedicated Chinese New Year celebrations are relatively rare outside city centres, and Oakwood, roughly 20–25 km away, has become a reliable option for guests wanting to mark the occasion without travelling further afield. Free on-site parking makes the evening easier to arrange.
For guests who’d rather not drive home to Upton upon Severn after the celebration, accommodation is available on-site, meaning you can enjoy the evening fully and stay the night if you’d like to extend it.
Our Chinese New Year party runs annually around the date of the festival, and given its popularity, we recommend booking as early as possible once the date and details are confirmed.
Oakwood Hotel, Tewkesbury Rd, Twigworth, Gloucester GL2 9PG.
Around 20–25 km, roughly a 25–30 minute drive.
A specially prepared set or shared menu reflecting the traditions and flavours of the festival.
Yes, advance booking is recommended, as the evening is popular and space is limited.
Yes, our events team can discuss arranging a private space for larger group bookings.
Yes, the evening welcomes families, couples and groups of friends looking to celebrate together.
Yes, our kitchen can accommodate dietary requirements when notified in advance.
Yes, guests are welcome to book a room rather than travelling home to Upton upon Severn after the evening.
Annually around the date of Chinese New Year; check with our team for the confirmed date.
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