The Christmas party is infamous for creating new, old, classic office jokes and not-so-funny morning-after-office romances. So let us embrace the festive season and toast to the more cohesive and communicative workplace that will no doubt be in place with the bringing in of the new year.
Finding the right venue or activity is no easy feat. That said, we've done the hard work for you and have listed some of the best venues in Surrey and South West London. Elegant dining, paintballing, beautiful open spaces, urban hotspots or themed parties; this round-up covers you when organising an office celebration with that special something.
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Foxhills Club and Resort
Foxhills Stonehill Road, Ottershaw, KT16 0EL- Prices start at £50pp with bed & breakfast room rates from £180 per room.
Each December, Foxhills transforms its historic manor house and 400-acre estate into a winter wonderland. It provides a magical venue for your Christmas celebrations and gives that all-important dash of elegance and glamour.
With exclusive parties, joiner parties, private dining, festive afternoon tea and a luxurious 66-bedroom hotel to retire after the night’s festivities, Foxhills has everything you need for a celebration to remember with friends, family or colleagues.
Parties in the Clubhouse include a glass of prosecco, a delicious three-course meal, half a bottle of wine per person and music from Foxhills’ resident DJ. Private dining spaces in the manor house can hold intimate gatherings from six to larger parties of up to 66 people. Enjoy an arrival drink, a three-course meal and exclusive hire until midnight.
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Gorse Hill
- Price: Festive Options from £36 per person | Christmas Parties from £58 per person
- Dates: November 23rd through until December 21st
- Location: Gorse Hill is in the heart of Surrey and within easy reach of Woking, Guildford, Aldershot & Farnborough
Amidst the tranquil beauty of the Surrey countryside, Gorse Hill Hotel emerges as the festive jewel you've been searching for. Perfect for intimate gatherings and grand soirées, Gorse Hill caters to celebrations of up to 180 guests. Ensconced in a landscape of natural elegance, the hotel offers a blend of tradition and modernity. Private Parties and fun, festive joiner parties are what they're all about.
Beyond hosting some of the region's most memorable Christmas parties, Gorse Hill is celebrated for its festive-themed lunches and afternoon teas. Their Christmas Day Lunch also stands out as a particularly cherished tradition in the area.
So, for an unmatched Christmas party experience or more low-key festive events, why not set your sights on Gorse Hill, nestled close to Woking? Special Christmas menus are available throughout December.
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Dream Circus by Best Parties Ever
- Price: from £39.50 per person
- December 1 - 23, 2017
- Located in Weybridge and within easy reach of Woking, Twickenham & Epsom.
In celebration of a busy year, let yourself be transported to a surreal, magical, dream-like state (within the parameters of the law, of course). A sensory experience in a beautifully lit, sumptuously decorated venue where you will be enraptured by gravity-defying aerial acrobats, sensational performances and weirdly wonderful creatures.
Your palette will also be entertained; beverages, canapés and a four-course dinner are set amongst the glamorous and daring show from the troupe of world-class specialists.
If you’re after the standard, slightly awkward, but relatively fun Average-Christmas-Do, this won’t cut it, as the hosts of this party – The Best Parties Ever – are shameless self-believers.
All interests are covered when the show is over: Take tragic photos in the photo booth, have a crack in the casino or boogey on the dance floor. Forget the mouldy back room of the pub down the road, as groups of 8 plus can experience the big party atmosphere in a mixed night, while groups of 300-2000 are offered an exclusive night and a bespoke party planning service.
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Winter Fairy Tale at Epsom Downs Racecourse
- Price: from £59 per person
- Late November to early January
Amid bone-chilling winds and grey days and a Christmas that is never Quite White, you can enter a snowy winter wonderland, even if it’s only one night. Celebrate the festive season in a 'Winter Fairy Tale' themed evening at Epsom Racecourse.
Prices vary on the range of private and shared dinner parties and lunches. Guests can look forward to a three-course meal, Christmas crackers and novelties, plus a DJ and disco.
Santa comes early by offering two grandstand tickets per person for selected fixtures in 2018.
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The Little Door Clapham Limited
The Little Orange Door
16A Clapham Common South Side, London, Surrey, SW4 7AB- Price: £500 minimum spend.
- Contact the venue for a price depending on group size and chosen package.
Your workplace will be reminiscing well into the new year after an evening of eating, drinking and dancing at Clapham's best-kept secret, The Little Orange Door. Designed with quirky and colourful home-style decor, the Little Orange Door promises a let-loose energy and all the homely comforts synonymous with any great house party.
You can expect dancing on tables, DMCs by the fireplace, and messing up the in-house dress-up box. The Conservatory room is the ultimate botanical winter wonderland to host up to 45 guests. It invites you to enjoy silver platter dining, a private bar, mystical dining and its cosy terrace. From here, bigger parties can let loose in the Living Room whilst smaller groups can get competitive in the quirky Blue Room hideout, laden with a range of classic board and video games.
The Conservatory room is perfect for an elegant yet cosy sit-down Christmas dinner party, standing canape, and cocktails parties if your office is inclined. Capacity is 30 sitting and 45 standing groups.
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The Piano Works
The Piano Works
The Piano Works, Farringdon, promises festive fun like no other! With an in-house band, the Christmas tree won't be the only thing you will be rocking around. It will be a night to remember (or forget, depending on where you fall on the Festive Happy Hour spectrum) with live music, audience-led song requests and a range of Christmas party packages.
Private areas are available for exclusive hire, such as the Party Bar, which hosts up to 80 guests who can expect private bartenders, direct access to the dancefloor and a range of delicious food and drink party packages. Daytime and evening bookings can be made.
For booking information and available festive packages, click here.
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Topgolf Surrey
Imagine the office cred if you hit a Hole In One at the work Christmas shindig. “It was a lucky shot,” they’d scoff, but you would know it was pure skill, your natural brilliance.
Start your visualisation techniques now because when you tee up at Topgolf, you have less than a 0.0005% chance of hitting a hole-in-one. You are likelier to find a pearl inside an oyster than score an ace in one of its colourful courses.
But don’t let that put you off because Top Golf Surrey is an ideal location to swing by for your Christmas bash. The easy step-by-step process will allow you to choose your preferred catering and golf packages to have your party passed by the boss and organised in no time.
The Surrey venue offers a foot golf course, roof terrace and two dedicated events rooms: the Bunker offers space for up to 40 guests, while the Loft can host 160 people. What a way to wrap up the year.
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Hampton Court Palace
- Price: £80 per person
Perhaps celebrating in royal style is closer to your preference. If so, Hampton Court Palace offers The Garden Room, a 1920s Orangery style building set in the beautiful Tiltyard Gardens.
How does citrus-cured salmon sound? White chocolate roulade?
Various packages include three-course lunch and dinner options (with mince pies and coffee!) and post-dinner entertainment, including ice skating, tickets into the palace or a live DJ set.
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Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens offers various venues throughout their scenic grounds to cater for your Christmas celebration. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary access to the wider Gardens on the day of the event, later enjoying a Christmas-themed menu or standing buffet in the Cambridge Cottage or the Orangery.
Contact the events team directly for all information.
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The Runnymede Hotel
- Price: £52 per person
- December 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
The Runnymede Hotel offers dazzling parties by the Thames in its Grand Union Suite. The Grand Union Suite is suitable for groups of 10 to 50 party-goers. Guests can expect a three-course dinner and a DJ until late.
Their website is worth a look. It has more information on what's included on the night and great one-liners like "Pick a glam outfit, polish your party shoes and dance the night away".
For those attending the Christmas events, Runnymede is offering preferential accommodation rates from £120 per double room, inclusive of breakfast and use of the spa.
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Denbies Wine Estate
- Shared party dates December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Denbies Wine Estate has a variety of party options on offer. You could host an early evening festive gathering in the vaulted cellar, where Denbies will provide finger food and its award-winning wine.
Get groovy in the Vaulted Candlelit Cellar at one of Denbie's themed party nights. The themes range from DJ nights and murder mystery entertainment to world-renowned Piano playing.
Another option is to dine under the stars in the beautiful Conservatory Restaurant. Various venues are available for private hire, and bespoke packages are available for 20 – 400 guests.
Contact christmas@denbiesvineyard.co.uk.
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Brooklands Museum
- Price: from £34.50 per person
- Shared and exclusive parties are available
London seems to be yearning for the wintery wonderland that never quite is. Thankfully, Brookland Museum is on hand to ease you through your snowy withdrawals. Its timeless art deco chic buildings provide a whimsical Christmas lunch or dinner venue.
Picture this: A warm mulled wine at the drinks reception before the call to dinner. Step through a pillar entranceway of snow-covered trees and down a white carpet. Snap a selfie with a majestic stag or cute polar bear, or simply enjoy the decadent surroundings. You’ll enjoy a seasonal three-course feast among wintery backdrops of arctic scenes and a snow-filled table centre. After dinner, take to the dance floor where the DJ awaits. Sounds pretty dreamy.
The Executive Chef prides himself on using locally-sourced produce and is always delighted to suggest alternative bespoke menus should you require something different.
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The Exhibit
At the heart of Balham, The Exhibit promises to be the perfect venue to host your Christmas party. The welcoming and experienced team will work with you to create an unforgettable bespoke event to end the year in style.
From a range of cocktails and festive food menus to a range of fabulously festive private rooms, this venue welcomes groups of varying sizes, budgets and all-around vibes. Whilst all six hire options will be at the top of anyone's Christmas wish list, the Winter Garden room (equipped with its private bar, snow-dusted trees, a purpose-built sleigh and a snow machine) makes this venue the perfect winter wonderland. Lapland comes to Balham!
Facilities include wheelchair access, partially heated spaces, microphone use and the option to curate your party by playing your music (time to see what fills the boss's ears on their commute home).
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Murder Mystery at Reigate Manor
Reigate Manor Hotel Reigate Hill, Surrey, RH2 9PF- Price: From £32 per person
It’s a Christmas party with a killer twist. Immerse yourself in a Christmas mystery this December where it’s your job to crack the case. Filter through the evidence, study the police files and interrogate the witnesses, all whilst enjoying a three course Christmas dinner. Once the case is closed, celebrate by dancing to the resident DJ.
Reigate Manor offers a range of popular Christmas party nights, dinner dances or Christmas-themed murder mystery experiences. Book a table and enjoy a 3-course meal in one shared evening.
The recently refurbished Cellar Rooms are a great option for private hire. The Cellar Rooms provide a unique atmosphere for up to 100 guests with its private entrance, bar area, and dance floor.
Learn more at reigatemanor.co.uk.
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Great Fosters
Stroude Road, Surrey, TW20 9UR- Price: from £90 per person
Set on stunning grounds, Great Fosters offers luxurious Christmas packages in the Tithe Barn or Orangery. The Orangery is perfect for a party of 40-80 guests, whilst the Tithe Barn can host parties for between 80-180 guests, both offering a 3-course choice menu with coffee and mince pies.
A discount of 30% is offered on the festive menu and with no room charge on private events held Monday – Wednesday.
01784 480 414; greatfosters.co.uk
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Thatcher's Hotel
- Price: from £25 per person
- The Thatcher's hotel can cater Christmas parties for private groups of 2-150 guests.
The Thatcher’s Hotel, Guildford, is a Tudor-style property that sits within beautiful gardens in the heart of the Surrey countryside. The picturesque hotel is known for its warm service, quality food, fine wines and elegant surroundings.
This year, Thatcher’s offers a range of Christmas options, including private and joiner parties and traditional party lunches.
Indulge in a festive 3-course dinner, then shake a tail-feather or two at one of the party nights or enjoy a delicious festive lunch or dinner for smaller groups or more informal gatherings.
01483 280 572; hatchershotel.co.uk
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Hartsfield Manor
Sandy Lane, Surrey, RH3 7AA- Price: £35 per person
Hartsfield Manor, Betchworth gracefully blends Victorian grandeur with modern comforts and facilities. Set in 16 acres of Surrey countryside and surrounded by lawns and a garden terrace, the setting is undeniably tranquil.
It offers shared party nights where you and your colleagues can enjoy a chilled glass of Prosecco and a specially created three-course dinner. Hats, crackers and all the festive fandangos were provided, as well as a resident DJ.
Special offers on rooms are available: Sunday to Thursday from £69 per room, Friday & Saturday from £79 per room.
01737 845300; hartsfieldmanor.co.uk
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Surrey National Golf Club
- Price: from £29.95 per person
- November - January
As one of Surrey’s finest venues, the National is a stylish and contemporary venue with a first-class reputation for food and service. The interior features subtle décor, high ceilings and authentic fireplaces that present a light and spacious suite. Pop onto the balcony to breathe fresh winter air and admire the spectacular views.
Surrey National Golf Club hosts Christmas Party Nights for exclusive hire or small group sharing. The package includes a three-course dinner with starters, mains and desserts. After dinner, throw some shapes on the dance floor.
Private venues are also available for hire, including the Fountain Suite – seated capacity of up to 270 guests and the Terrace Room – seated capacity of up to 70 guests.
For those who have to work or find it difficult to get everyone together over the festive period, the National offers late celebration packages until the end of January.
01883 344 555; surreynational.co.uk; eventsteam@surreynational.co.uk
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Loseley Park
Loseley Park Stakescorner Road, Guildford, GU3 1HSThe grounds are lit, the trees dressed, the fires laid and blazing – Christmas at Loseley is truly magical –celebrated in style for over five hundred years. It offers a venue where colleagues can come together in elegant, sophisticated surroundings.
Loseley Park has over 100 acres of grounds, a professionally designed off-road course, a clay pigeon site, and areas dedicated to go-karting, laser clays, archery, quad-bikes and fun days. It is well equipped to hold team-building days, ride and drive days, incentive and reward days – or just a fun day out.
With its oak beams, the Tithe Barn is particularly redolent of Christmases past and is always a warm and welcoming venue on a dark winter's night. It accommodates up to 120 guests. Smaller parties of up to 40 can enjoy the Chestnut Lodge with open, pleasant views over the fields. Self-contained and compact, it is exclusively yours for the night.
01483 405119; loseleypark.co.uk
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Sandown Racecourse
Portsmouth Road, Surrey, KT10 9AJ- Shared Party nights: December 15, 16; tickets from £55 per person, including 2x grandstand selected tickets per person.
- Bavarian night: December 1, 2; tickets from £39 per person.
Sandown Park is wrapping up the year with its Christmas offerings of shared parties, private events and a Bavarian party featuring beer and bratwurst.
The sharer party nights focus on everything a traditional Christmas day brings. The evening offers fizz to start, followed by a Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, a present for each guest and a good song and dance to finish the night!
If you want a less formal affair, great live entertainment somewhere slightly different this Christmas….join Sandown Park for Beats, Beer and Bratwurst at its Mistletoe and Stein event. Expect a stein of beer on arrival, a German food basket and large pretzels, an “authentic” German beer hall setting, live music and a DJ to finish the night—six tickets to book a table and individual tickets available to share tables.
01372 464348; sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk; sandown.events@thejockeyclub.co.uk
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Hollywood Bowl
- From 21.99 per person
Why not grab the work gang and go ten-pin bowling? It's a fun, humorous (or competitive) way to finish the year. Hollywood Bowl, Tolworth, is set to host your group with a Christmas package that includes two games of bowling, a chilled drink on arrival, nachos on the lane and a festive buffet, amongst various other festive trimmings.
0844 826 1472; hollywoodbowl.co.uk
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