Still looking for a venue for a festive dinner, Christmas party or seasonal outing with friends and colleagues? Don’t panic our member venues have some amazing packages and inspirational ideas that are perfect for you. You and your guests can enjoy festive cocktails surrounded by 18th century art treasures, experience candlelit tours adding a touch of magic to your event, celebrate in contemporary party spaces with mulled wine, craft beers and seasonal canapes, enjoy late-night dancing or create your dream festive event with an outdoor private terrace. Alternatively kick off the festive season by shopping at a festive fair or take part in a Christmas wreath making workshop.
Host an evening celebration at Chiswick House this winter surrounded by our 18th-century art treasures. The gallery rooms, spectacular Upper Tribune, and intimate red and green velvet rooms provide the perfect backdrop for a lavish dinner from 10 to 60 people or festive drinks reception for up to 90 people.
Our seasonal and innovative menus designed by our award-winning caterer, Create will offer the perfect contrast to your historical surroundings.
Why not begin your evening with our festive cocktail using Chiswick’s very own Cedar and Camellia gin’ distilled with extracts from our world-famous 300-year-old Cedar of Lebanon trees, and petals from our heritage Camellias.
Our events team will be delighted to design a proposal to suit you perfectly. Contact us at events@chgt.org.uk or 0203 141 3351 for further information.
An intimate dinner set up in the Library-Dining Room. Image credit: Sir John Soane’s Museum
Raise a glass or dine in style this Christmas at Sir John Soane’s Museum. The festive period is the perfect time to host an event at the Museum featuring seasonal cocktails and holiday-inspired cuisine from our trusted caterers, all served in the most picturesque settings imaginable. Our intimate dinners for up to 30 guests are the perfect way to wow VIP clients, thank dedicated colleagues or celebrate with family. Our drinks receptions for up to 85 can provide the most lavish settings for a truly memorable Christmas party or seasonal soirée.
For a truly intimate and unforgettable experience why not book a private Candlelit Tour for you and your loved ones. Explore the Museum's treasures with a knowledgeable guide, while the soft glow of candles adds a touch of magic to your journey.
For more information or to enquire about available dates please contact events@soane.org.uk
The English National Ballet is pleased to share its new Christmas Packages, created in partnership with ‘The Barre’ catering.
Winner of the RIBA National Award for Architecture 2021, the Mulryan Centre for Dance offers the perfect contemporary party space this Christmas. Packages begin at £86pp+vat and include a 3 hour drinks package, full bar service, including mulled wine, prosecco, craft beer, wine & soft drinks, and 5 festive themed canapes per person.
To find out more, or to book a show around, please get in touch via venuehire@ballet.org.uk
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The last Christmas season for the Pavilion venue and Kensington Palace, as it’s due to come down early next year
As the much-awaited holiday season approaches, it's time to start planning those memorable Christmas parties! And, if you're looking for a venue that exudes class, elegance, and sophistication but allows you to be super creative, look no further. The Pavilion at Kensington Palace can do it all. It's the perfect location for hosting large Christmas parties, gala dinners, and other evening events. Whether you're in the market for a separate reception area or a combined space with the Palace State Apartments.
The Pavilion at Kensington Palace can comfortably accommodate up to 800 guests for a standing drinks reception or 300 guests for a sit-down dinner dance. And, with its exclusive and unforgettable experience, you can unleash your creativity and bring your winter wonderland vision to life. The venue is perfect for that extra special touch and will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
For further details please contact: kensingtonpalaceevents@hrp.org.uk
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Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre is back this December.
Christmas at Hampton Court Palace is also a magical affair, and by popular demand the Festive Fayre is back! This favourite festive event is back for not one, but two glittering weekends. There is no better way to kick off a festive season to remember!
So, join us in December for the Festive Fayre 2023, when Hampton Court Palace's magnificent courtyards and grounds will be transformed into a food-lover's winter wonderland once again. With a dazzling market featuring over 100 independent artisan producers, masterclasses, and the gardens decked out in its Christmas finest there is not better setting to your Christmas shopping.
If this sounds ideal to you, why not treat yourself and loved ones to a touch of extra sparkle on the day with an exclusive VIP package.
For further details: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-palace-festive-fayre/
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Christmas at The Tower Of London
London is undoubtedly the best city to enjoy Christmas festivities. The Reveller at the Tower of London is a modern building located on the Wharf, nestled under the arches of the Tower Bridge, offering a stunning view of the London River skyline. This venue is perfect for hosting Christmas parties and work events.
The Reveller is a versatile, easily accessible space accommodating large receptions, dinners and late-night dancing. You can personalise the space and create your dream festive event with an outdoor private terrace.
For an unforgettable experience, you can combine The Reveller with other venues around the Tower. You can start with a reception in the White Tower, followed by dinner in the New Armouries and end with late-night dancing in The Reveller. This will definitely be a Christmas soiree that you will never forget.
For the first time, the Wallace Collection will fully embrace the Christmas spirit with festive decorations extended throughout all of the galleries and to the exterior of the building. With reference to a late 19th century Victorian traditional Christmas home, the decorations will highlight the already curated feel of a grand lived-in home with traditional Christmas adornments. Be transported back to the time of Sir Richard Wallace when festive traditions were beginning to spread through Victorian Britain.
We still have dates available in December, so please get in touch with our events team soon at events@wallacecollection.org to book in your festive event. Our spaces have a range of capacities, so we can host anything from your intimate family dinner for 12, up to your drinks reception for 300
Christmas is a time for celebration and 10 - 11 Carlton House Terrace is the perfect venue for your festive gatherings. The elegant and historic venue offers a range of spaces to suit your needs, from intimate gatherings to large parties. Imagine sipping champagne in a private room overlooking the London Eye, before dining under golden chandeliers amongst impressive portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery.
The experienced events team at Carlton House Terrace will work with you to create the perfect Christmas party, from bespoke menus to entertainment options. Whether you're looking to host a formal seated occasion or a relaxed festive reception, the venue's central location and stunning surroundings will make it a memorable occasion for all.
Key dates still available, packages starting from £111 + VAT pp.
Speak to our friendly team for more information info@10-11cht.co.uk
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Host an unforgettable event this Christmas in one of London’s most prestigious venues. Nestled within the British Library’s iconic Grade I listed building, the Boardroom Suite offers a private and luxurious setting. Packed full of knowledge from around the world, take in the nation’s prized treasures including the Magna Carta before settling into this unique setting for a Christmas event like no other.
Your guests can mingle within the timeless charm and cosy atmosphere of the Boardroom, with its deep emerald finishing and artwork-adorned walls bound to amaze. With seating for up to 32, private facilities and a location just steps away from Kings Cross St. Pancras, the British Library’s Boardroom Suite is the perfect setting for all festive occasions.
Contact the team today and make your Christmas event truly special: centraleventsteam@bl.uk
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops at Harrow School
Nothing lifts the Christmas spirits like a beautiful handmade wreath on your front door. Harrow School is offering special Christmas wreath making workshops on the first weekend in December including tuition by a professional florist, a handmade wreath to take home, and a festive drink and nibbles. For more information visit https://www.harrowschoolenterprises.com/product/christmas-wreath-making-workshops-at-harrow-school-december-2023/
If you are planning a bespoke Christmas party, Somerset House offers a unique setting for up to 340 guests seated, or up to 800 standing across their venue. For an extra touch of magic to your celebration, Somerset House offers exclusive ice skating sessions for up to 250 guests, available alongside your venue hire.
This year you can also immerse yourself in the dramatic atmosphere of Somerset House’s Lancaster Room & River Rooms, which boast a unique blend of raw aesthetics and breathtaking views of the Thames. The dedicated team is ready to tailor your experience with their exclusive Christmas party packages designed specifically for these extraordinary spaces. Contact the team to find out latest availability on events@somersethouse.org.uk
For more intimate festivities, check out Chalet Suisse at Somerset House. Jimmy Garcia’s pop-up private dining experience embodies cosy chalet hospitality showcasing authentic mountain cuisine and warm, friendly service to bring a slice of après ski to London! They offer private dining packages for groups of between 12-28 guests in Somerset House West Wing between 18 Nov 2023 – 2 Jan 2024.
The Art-Deco inspired 66 Portland Place is a standout Central London setting for a festive celebration and still has some available dates in December, whether you’re looking to create a bespoke Christmas experience for the entire company, a smaller away day, or you’re looking to book a sharer party somewhere special.
Located close to Oxford Street and Regent’s Park, 66 Portland Place offers architecturally stunning spaces including the mesmerising Florence Hall, sophisticated RIBA Gallery, the top-floor Wren Room with wraparound terrace, and the Jarvis Auditorium and Foyer – an ideal location for a pre-party meeting or company update.
Hospitality partner, CH&Co, will be providing the very best menu options, all of which will be prepared in- house with sustainability baked in. Combine this with the building’s beautiful backdrops and standout service levels from the team to ensure a celebration to remember!
To enquire about hosting a Christmas event, email venues@riba.org or call 020 7307 3888.
If you’ve not yet booked your Christmas party, why not celebrate by the waterside at the Museum of London Docklands? With a fun-packed festive package ready and waiting and dates still available in December, booking a Christmas party couldn’t be easier!
Choose from the Riverside Room or Wilberforce Room for the main celebration and let your guests enjoy after-hours access to the second-floor galleries or No.1 Warehouse gallery.
The festive package, in collaboration with catering partner Bovingdons, includes unlimited drinks, canapes,dinner, food station or reception menu and AV package from £92pp+VAT (minimum numbers apply on key days). And if you are looking for something a little extra, a number of upgrades are available including extra hours until 1am to continue the party, guided tours, actors and actresses, as well as Champagne on arrival, a spirits bar after dinner, goody bags and live entertainment.
Contact the team to enquire: venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk / 020 7814 5789
Get in the festive spirit at London Wall with a daytime or evening celebration in one of the Museum of London’s standout event spaces, including the Entrance Hall and impressive London Ellipse Hall.
In partnership with Seasoned Events, the all-inclusive package features creative, contemporary, and delicious food from canape receptions to dinners and after parties. Whether you’re planning a sit-down lunch or dinner for clients, a relaxed companywide get-together with food stations or a drinks reception for your department, the Museum of London is the perfect setting to celebrate the festive season.
With capacity for up to 400 guests seated or 800 standing, you can keep it intimate or go big! The Museum of London festive package is available from £115pp +VAT (with minimum numbers applicable on key dates).
Contact the team to enquire: venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk / 020 7814 5789
Has Christmas been rebranded? This year we’ve seen a trend in organisers booking Winter events without festive theming, instead choosing circus, fantasy, folk story and cabaret to excite revellers. Being able to use all the cubic space in the Lindley Hall gives organisers ultimate flexibility allowing their creative juices to flow to the maximum. Some of the ideas we’ve heard are quite extraordinary and the finished productions will look incredible, we have no doubt.
We still have some key dates available in December for both Halls. The Lindley can seat up to 480 for dinner or 600 for a reception and the Lawrence can seat up to 900 for dinner or 1500 for a reception. Do enquire to see if we have your dream date - horthalls@rhs.org.uk
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The countdown to Christmas is on and there is still some availability for spectacular parties, dinners, and lunches at the Science Museum. Whether you are planning a bespoke companywide celebration and are looking for a large, blank canvas space to transform, or it’s a smaller festive get-together in a more intimate setting, the museum has a range of spaces perfect for some festive fun!
You can choose from the impressive Illuminate for a full day festive activation, the Flight gallery for a memorable dinner or reception as your guests party beneath incredible icons of aviation, or let your guests get hands on with the interactive exhibits in Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery.
Don’t leave it too late to book your Christmas Party! Contact the team at the Science Museum now by emailing venuehire@scienemuseum.ac.uk or calling 020 7942 4340