Colleges and Common Rooms

Get ready for a magical evening at the Ustinov GCR Winter Formal in the breathtaking Durham Castle! Dress up, enjoy a delicious meal, and raise a glass in the Castle’s cozy undercroft bar afterwards to toast the season together. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the end of term in an unforgettable way!

Venue: Durham Castle (University College), DH1 3RW

Time:

18:00 - 18:30, Arrival at the Castle

18:30 - 18:50, Seating

18:45 - 19:00, High Table Procession (Everyone must be Seated by then)

19:00 - 19:15, Speeches

19:30 - 20:30, Dinner will be served

Menu:

Winter Vegetable Soup, with truffled gnocchi (v)

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Carved Turkey Breast with chateau potatoes, thyme-roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, pigs in blankets, stuffing balls & red wine sauce

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Roasted Butternut Squash & Leek Wellington (v) with chateau potatoes, thyme roasted carrots, parsnips, Brussel sprouts, & red wine sauce

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Christmas pudding cheesecake, orange & cinnamon granola and Brandy Cream (v)

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Sweet Mince Pie (v)

Here's looking forward to celebrating the start of the holidays with everyone