Burns Festival Weekend 2027
Friday 15 to Sunday 17 January 2027
The Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of London is delighted to invite guests to the Burns Festival Weekend 2027, taking place from 15 to 17 January at the Highcliff Marriott Hotel in Bournemouth.
Situated on Bournemouth’s clifftops, with beautiful sea views and the Dorset coastline on its doorstep, the hotel provides an attractive setting for a weekend of fine dining, music and entertainment. With over 150 years of hospitality and Bournemouth’s town centre within easy walking distance, it offers an opportunity to enjoy both the occasion and its coastal surroundings.
The weekend begins on Friday with dinner in the Dorchester Suite, accompanied by music. Saturday’s programme includes a drinks reception in the Dorchester Bar, followed by the highlight of the weekend, a five-course gala dinner in the Dorchester Suite. The evening continues with entertainment and music for dancing, bringing guests together for a memorable celebration. The weekend concludes on Sunday with breakfast at the hotel.
R.W. Bro. Tom Quinn, Provincial Grand Master, and Eunice Quinn, together with V.W. Bro. Tim MacAndrews, Burns Festival Weekend President, look forward to welcoming guests to Bournemouth for this special occasion.
Packages and prices
The Full Weekend Package, from Friday to Sunday, is priced at £265 per person, based on double occupancy.
For those wishing to attend on Saturday evening and stay overnight, a package is available for £204 per person, based on twin or double occupancy.
A limited number of double rooms for sole occupancy are available without a surcharge, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional double rooms for sole occupancy will incur a surcharge of £40 per room, per night.
Guests wishing to extend their stay may book Thursday and/or Sunday night at a bed and breakfast rate of £170 per room, per night, based on double occupancy, or £155 for single occupancy.
Booking information
To reserve your place, please complete the online registration at: https://burnsweekend.co.uk.
The deadline for payment is Friday 27 November 2026. Payment can be made by bank card when booking online or by internet banking.
For further information, including bedroom upgrades, please contact Square Events:
Telephone: 01202 400855
Email: bookings@squareeventsmanagement.com
Website: squareeventsmanagement.com