Even though we are in summer, it is never too early to book the Christmas party, that client dinner or a thank you outing with colleagues and friends. To make sure you have an unforgettable Christmas event this year our member venues have some great festive packages and experiences for you to enjoy. Ring in the festive season with a dash of nostalgia and surround yourself with your favourite childhood Christmas gifts, celebrate within atmospheric contemporary spaces with creative food stations, immersive production and showstopping entertainment. Enhance your event with ice skating or enjoy panoramic views of London’s Christmas lights.
RSA House is the ultimate London Christmas Party venue for any festive occasion. With a variety of spaces to suits everyone’s themes, accommodating up to 220 guests for festive lunches or dinners in the Great Room to an intimate drinks reception in the Tavern room or a full Christmas party for the office in the Vaults.
With a sensational seasonal and locally sourced menu from our award-winning catering team, Company of Cooks, from fine dining, canapes and bowl food to theatrical food stalls.
Our skilled team and dedicated Christmas party planner, Sophie, will take care of every detail to ensure you have an unforgettable Christmas event!
For further details please contact: House@rsa.org.uk
Ring in the festive season with a dash of nostalgia at the Museum of Brands! Imagine celebrating in the midst of our captivating collection, surrounded by the charm and memories of over 150 years of brand history.
Our festive-themed party package includes a beautiful nostalgic venue, delicious catering options, and a wide range of entertainment to make your event truly memorable.
Whether you're planning a corporate gathering or a fun-filled celebration with friends and family, the Museum of Brands offers a unique and enchanting setting for your Christmas party. Discover the best-selling toys of the year you were born or reminisce on your favourite childhood Xmas gifts such as Tamagotchi's, Furby's, and Barbies galore!
Drink, dine, and celebrate your Christmas bash this year in the home of Brands. Email Francesca or Rebecca to check availability and discuss your event today.
As the festive season draws closer, we are delighted to reintroduce our fabulous Christmas Party packages.
Discover our meticulously crafted lunch, reception and dinner packages that ensure unforgettable events within our enchanting gallery spaces. Not everyone seeks a bespoke service, so these packages’ purpose is to make the planning effortless whilst ensuring culinary delights and artistic ambiance.
Our talented kitchen team offer delicious menus, that showcase sustainably and locally sourced ingredients. You can choose from a multitude of stunning event spaces: elevate the celebrations at Tate Modern’s Level 10 Viewing Terrace which offers breath-taking views of London’s iconic skyline. Alternatively, immerse yourself in the elegance of Gallery 9 at Tate Britain, a showcase gallery boasting high domed ceilings and exceptional British art.
Your guests will be captivated by the delectable cuisine, beautiful gallery spaces and the joyous spirit of the season.
Book your unforgettable Christmas party event with Tate Events today. Visit our website or contact us to explore the range of packages available and secure a date!
For further information please contact: private.events@tate.org.uk
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The most famous cricket ground in the world, Lord’s is a truly magical place all year round.
The historic Pavilion is a spectacular setting for your Christmas dinner, luncheon, or reception. Enter the Pavilion via the grand staircase and enjoy the ambience of the most prestigious building in world cricket. Whether you’re entertaining your guests in the opulent Long Room or enjoying an intimate event in the Writing Room, your Christmas celebration at Lord’s is sure to be a memorable one.
We also offer packages in our purpose-built party venue – the Thomas Lord Suite, from a traditional dinner dance to a relaxed party atmosphere, this space is the perfect location to dance the night away this Christmas.
We still have good availability for December, please get in touch with the team to discuss your Christmas celebrations. 020 7616 8501 | events@mcc.org.uk
Did you know that the Design Museum’s iconic atrium has a capacity of 750 guests? If you are planning a Christmas party with a long guestlist then get in touch!
Your guests will have exclusive use of our venue and access to 3 exhibitions including REBEL: 30 Years of London Fashion which is set to be one of this year’s must see shows.
There are ample opportunities for creative food stations, immersive production and showstopping entertainment. There is also the opportunity to extend your celebration until early hours if you are looking to mark the festive season with a bang!
Your guests will appreciate our well-connected central London location with lots of accommodation nearby for out-of-town delegates.
Make this Christmas party the best yet and get in touch with our Commercial Hire & Events Team today to get a date booked in.
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Christmas is always a particularly magical time at the Soane, with much to look forward to including our December Soane Late which recreates the spirit of a Georgian Christmas with carol singing, festive treats and regency era recipes to take away.
The whole Museum is also available for Christmas parties. Enjoy a private, candlelit evening view of the museum with your select friends, family, or colleagues. Drinks and canapés are served in the Library-Dining Room or the yellow first floor Drawing Rooms and our Museum experts will be on hand to give a short introduction to this unique house-museum.
Meanwhile the Library-Dining Room, painted in a rich ‘Pompeiian Red’ and lit with candlelight is the perfect setting for a one of a kind Christmas dinner. Treat your guests to an intimate, festive dining experience in this Regency townhouse frozen in time.
Guests will also have the chance to visit Georgian Illuminations, an exhibition of works on paper focusing on the spectacular illuminations which were popular in the Georgian period. The exhibition will also include façade illuminations by the light artist Nayan Kulkarni who is developing a new work to illuminate the façade of the Museum on Lincoln’s Inn Fields, reinforcing how light was a central element of design for Sir John Soane.
For more information about Christmas venue hire and available dates please contact: events@soane.org.uk
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This year Somerset House has an exciting new location for their Christmas party package, in the Lancaster Room and River Rooms. Perfect for both guests returning to Somerset House this Christmas, or to experience the iconic venue for the first time.
With its own private entrance featuring a grand staircase, and a small outdoor area, this venue has huge potential. Set in the heart of London, this package combines the perfect location for your winter party with all your food, drink and entertainment options taken care of. Their dedicated team will be on hand to ensure your guests enjoy a celebration like no other.
Hailed as one of the capital’s favourite winter experiences, Somerset House also offers the opportunity to enhance your event with ice skating tickets or an exclusive ice skating session for guests, as part of SKATE.
For further details please contact: events@somersethouse.org.uk
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For almost four centuries, Banqueting House has been a place for lavish feasts and celebrations, with its sole purpose being entertainment.
As a result, Banqueting House can accommodate a wide range of events, including dinners, receptions, and evening parties. Located in the heart of London, this impressive neoclassical hall and charming Undercroft can accommodate up to 300 guests, so it is the perfect venue for your corporate Christmas festivities.
For further details please contact: banquetinghouseevents@hrp.org.uk
The Grade II* listed 66 Portland Place, home to registered charity RIBA, offers the very best in Art Deco design making it an opulent setting in which to celebrate the festive season.
Located close to Oxford Street and Regent’s Park, the venue offers numerous architecturally stunning rooms for parties and celebrations. Choose from the Florence Hall – its largest and most impressive space; the light filled and sophisticated RIBA Gallery; the Wren Room, which is situated on the top floor with a wraparound terrace; and the Jarvis Auditorium and Foyer, an ideal spot for a pre-party staff 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! Packages include:
• The Foundation Christmas Package (perfect for larger groups and more informal celebrations) – a three-hour reception with an open bar and four flavoursome festive-themed bowl foods.
• The Mezzanine Christmas Package – a festive three-course menu with half a bottle of wine per person.
• The Penthouse Christmas Package – a festive three-course menu with an open bar available throughout dinner for up to 2 ½ hours.
Added extras including chef’s choice Christmas canapes, as well as arrival drink and bar upgrades, are available at an extra cost.
If you’re looking for a special setting in Central London for your Christmas celebration, 66 Portland Place is the perfect choice! Contact the team today to enquire: venues@riba.org / 020 7307 2888
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This year, the Science Museum is embracing all things Christmas in Illuminate, it’s purpose-built blank canvas space, which is available for daytime and evening events. Whether you want to go all out and create a festive-themed extravaganza or keep it more lowkey with a subtle and sophisticated dinner, Illuminate is the perfect setting in which to celebrate.
Set across two levels, Illuminate has capacity for up to 400 guests for dinners and conferences and 450 for receptions, with the impressive panoramic window on Level 5 offering the perfect vantage point from which to view London’s Christmas lights.
With Moving Venue and White Light on hand to provide some deliciously festive food and impressive AV, a Christmas party in Illuminate at the Science Museum will definitely be a highlight of the year!
To illuminate your Christmas party at the Science Museum, contact the team on 020 7942 4350 or email venuehire@sciencemusuem.ac.uk
At the Museum of London Docklands, guests will be able to party against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames this Christmas and enjoy exclusive access to the galleries.
Hire of the Riverside Room, which features its own entrance and private terrace, is available and includes one hours access to the second-floor galleries or alternatively, the charming Wilberforce Room can be hired with one hours access to the No. 1 Warehouse gallery.
Packages in collaboration with catering partner Bovingdons, include unlimited drinks, canapes, dinner, food station or reception menu and AV package and are available from £92pp +VAT (minimum numbers apply on key dates). Upgrades include extra hours from 11pm – 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
In collaboration with Seasoned Events, the Museum of London is offering an all-inclusive festive package sparkling with creative, contemporary, and delicious food from canape receptions to dinners and after parties. Clients can choose from a dinner, food station or reception menu for up to 400 guests seated or 800 for a standing drinks reception.
The festive package includes hire of the Entrance Hall for receptions, and the impressive London Ellipse Hall for the main party, which features London’s only fully commissionable circular LED ellipse with integrated plasma screen. Unlimited drinks are included, as well as an AV package, all of which is available from £115pp +VAT (with minimum numbers applicable on key dates).
To really enhance the festivities, upgrades including Champagne, a spirits bar after dinner, an extra hour of drinks from 11pm, live entertainment and bands are also available at an additional cost.
Contact the team to enquire: venuehire@museumoflondon.org.uk / 020 7814 5789
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The Natural History Museum provides a wondrous backdrop for seasonal celebrations.
In partnership with Caper & Berry and Bespoke, the Museum is offering all-inclusive Christmas event packages in its Earth Hall space providing exceptional catering and full production, so our guests are ensured a stress free, high-quality event.
The Earth Hall has capacity for 200 guests seated for dinner or 400 for a reception. As guests enter, they are greeted by the world’s most complete Stegosaurus fossil which has pride of place in the centre of the hall. Surrounded by remarkable objects that tell the story of our planet and solar system, including moon rock, precious metals, and the giant Earth sculpture above, the setting ensures an unforgettable event for your guests to enjoy.
Clients can choose from the Canapes and Bowl Food package, or Seated Dinner package. Both options include Winter Fizz cocktail or Sparkling Wine on arrival, bar to include unlimited House beer, wine and soft drinks, tables with festive arrangements, and a production package including lighting and audio system.
Although the all-inclusive Christmas package is only available in the Earth Hall, other spaces of the Museum provide a stunning setting for any Christmas party. Hintze Hall, available for dry hire, with its soaring arches, sweeping stone staircase and whale skeleton Hope suspended from the ceiling, is the Museum’s largest space with capacity for 1,200 standing, 450 dinner and dance, or dinners up to 650.
For full details of our Christmas offerings, please get in touch at venues@nhm.ac.uk
Step Into Christmas at Twickenham Stadium
Make this year’s Christmas party one for you and your team to remember for years to come, by celebrating at the prestigious Home of England Rugby, Twickenham Stadium.
Twickenham’s fantastic range of Christmas parties ensure that there is a party option available to suit groups of all tastes and sizes. Enjoy a wide variety of private party options available to suit bigger groups looking to celebrate in style, as well as two lively shared Christmas party dates available for smaller groups looking to join a larger party atmosphere.
Learn more by visiting the Twickenham website at twickenhamstadium.com/christmas or alternatively contact the Twickenham team to discuss your unique party requirements by emailing conferencesandevents@rfu.com
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Every year, towards the end of November, the excitement grows as the day we’ve all been waiting for here at Two Temple Place fast approaches.
A magnificent building deserves beautiful decorations and during the festive period we are delighted to be able to provide for all our visitors.
Taking pride of place in our already ornate stairwell, we love seeing the looks of wonder on our guests’ faces when they first behold our 12-foot, traditionally decorated Christmas tree.
The twinkling lights and fresh scent of pine creates a cosy but enchanting surrounding which brings a whole new level of beauty to any event here at Two Temple Place.
For further details please contact: Events@twotempleplace.org
Situated in the heart of Covent Garden’s bustling piazza, guests can revel in all the merriments of central London before being transported to their own winter wonderland. The Galleries at London Transport Museum provide a unique event space for festive entertainment. The stunning Museum Galleries can host traditional dinners for up to 150 guests and yuletide drink receptions for up to 400, against an unforgettable backdrop of iconic red Routemasters and early tube carriages.
Guests enter through the impressive World City Walkway and are then immersed in two floors of London’s transport history including the first Metropolitan Line carriage and the latest in transport technology. In the newly launched Future Engineers gallery guests can put their skills to the test in the popular Elizabeth Line driving experience. Choose one of our 5 carefully selected caterers to create a bespoke menus and allow the teams to create a fabulously festive evening.
For further details please contact: venuehire@ltmuseum.co.uk
Looking for an exclusive venue with ornate features and a beautiful terrace? Then look no further, No.4 Hamilton Place is the perfect place to hold your Christmas party!
This year, we are offering two simple packages that will include everything you will need to fill those tummies. We have our standing reception package, that includes canapes and bowl food, or, you can go for our seated dinner package, which includes a three course festive meal. Both include a complimentary festive cocktail or sparkling wine, and unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks for the duration of your party.
Catering will be provided by our fabulous inhouse caterers, Blue Strawberry and they have created a bespoke festive menu just for us!
Upgrades are available, including entertainment, food and beverages and other exciting things. So, please do get in touch with us at hello@4hp.org.uk and get your date secured, before they all go!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you this December with our spectacular Christmas season. We’ve got something for everyone, from Carols at the Royal Albert Hall to family favourites including My Christmas Orchestral Adventure.
Whether you’re looking to treat your nearest and dearest or enjoy a festive night out, we’re here to make your experience extra special.
Christmas Luxury Box Packages
Experience the unique atmosphere of unforgettable festive concerts from your own private box, whilst savouring a delicious menu of exquisite food and drink.
Hospitality Dining Experiences
Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal designed by chef Éric Chavot, before enjoying the performance from premium arena seats.
Christmas Gallery
Dance the night away in our iconic Gallery. For larger groups our Gallery space is perfect for a corporate Christmas party, overlooking the breathtaking auditorium and suitable for up to 200 guests.
For further details please contact: vipboxexperiences@royalalberthall.com
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Dance the night away under the striking hand painted fresco in The Great Hall or enjoy seasonal canapes with Lincoln’s Inn branded champagne in our 14th century Old Hall.
With exceptional service and superb food and drink our unwavering attention to detail will ensure a memorable festive experience for your guests.
With Christmas party packages from £120 + vat per person, experience a traditional Christmas at Lincoln’s Inn, whether it’s the historic backdrop of the Old Hall, the grandeur of the Great Hall or the intimate setting of the fire lit Old Court Room, the Inn can provide a wealth of options from 40-250 guests for your Christmas celebration.
For further details please contact: events@lincolnsinn.org.uk
Step inside and head up the stairs, taking in the history of this iconic venue. Open the doors to our astounding Main Space, and hear the echoes of music legends Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac and The Rolling Stones. Let our blank canvas inspire your imagination to create the festive party that will never be forgotten.
The Roundhouse can transform into a magical Christmas extravaganza. With dazzling decorations and lighting, you can truly create the winter wonderland to leave attendees spellbound.
With our carefully curated list of caterers, we can ensure that your event is a mouthwatering success and our expert event planners will ensure every detail is flawlessly executed.
We have few spaces left for Christmas, so don’t delay. Get in touch now to secure the date, and give your guests the gift of the Roundhouse.
For more information and to enquire about booking, please contact us at hire@roundhouse.org.uk
Whether you are looking for a large Christmas celebration or something more intimate, our team will be able to offer the perfect package to make your party memorable.
Our iconic, centrally located venue, combined with a fantastic festive menu, will make your party a sure-fire hit with guests.
We offer all-inclusive package deals from 50 to 500 guests, and various upgrades to match your vision and requirements.
The Crypt dinner packages start from £135 + VAT per person and St Martin’s Hall &The Lightwell reception packages start from £60 +VAT per person.
To discuss your event, please contact our venue team who can help you with every stage of planning. events@smitf.org
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Have a Very Merry Christmas this year at the Royal Geographical Society!
Our beautiful London Grade II* listed building is a grand, charming venue steeped in history and a fantastic location during the festive season!
Whether you are looking at a Christmas Drinks Reception or sit down Dinner, our Main Hall (pictured) and Education Centre are perfect for a special winter event! Our trusted caterers, Lodge, can provide the icing on the Christmas cake, bringing you delicious menu options. We even have uplighter packages to bring in those merry reds and greens!
Why not also add a Christmas touch to your winter Conferences in the Ondaatje Lecture Theatre by booking the Map Room, Education Centre and Main Hall for festive-themed networking breaks for up to 450 guests!
Check out our website for our Venue Hire package options and send us an enquiry now venuehire@rgs.org December dates are already filling up, so don’t miss out on your chance to ring in the holiday season in style!