Best shared Christmas party venues in the UK

Jockey Club festive season at Exeter Racecourse feels tailor-made for shared Christmas parties. Think big themed parties that you can buy into with a welcome cocktail, three course meal as well as resident DJ spinning the tunes. Exeter also benefits from being amidst beautiful Devon countryside.

What could be more Christmassy than curling? Sliding ‘stones’ down an ‘ice’ lane at a target to score points against your pals. This isn’t the real deal so don’t worry about bringing a broom, just bring your festive cheer and enjoy house cocktails, snack platters and bratwurst!

This giant marquee fits up to 1,500 for receptions, or 650 for seated dinners. There's plenty of excitement here, guests can expect stilt walkers, fire breathers and aerial silk gymnasts as entertainment as well as casino tables, as you dine on a classic three-course Christmas feast.

An authentic Catalan restaurant, this venue is available for half-hire for groups of up to 16. If you’re a proper group of foodies, this is the spot to celebrate - the kitchen team here is known to produce some of the best Spanish dishes in Manchester.

You can’t go wrong with Christmas dinner at one of the best restaurants in London. We’re huge fans of Evernight’s utterly delicious Japanese cooking, and the restaurant can be hired for shared Christmas parties or small groups to enjoy something a bit more sophisticated this Christmas.

This Covent Garden members’ club turns magical over Christmas, and the rooftop terrace that overlooks Covent Garden is one of London’s most festive party spots. A range of rooms throughout the five-storey site can be hired privately or shared, and all the menus at The Conduit are sustainable too, made using responsibly-sourced British ingredients.

Epsom Downs Racecourse is an ideal Christmas party spot for anyone in Surrey or south London, and this year like all of The Jockey Club's venues, the team is hosting shared parties in a magnificent Apres-Ski Lodge, complete with resident DJ and fabulous alpine-themed food. 

If authentic Italian Christmas sounds like a good time, look no further than City icon Bolton’s, which hosts private and shared Christmas parties throughout the festive season. The team here are utterly charming and dedicated to making your Christmas party as magical as it can be.

Ideal for all groups, whether corporate Christmas parties or festive friend groups, shared Christmas party nights at Bombay Sapphire Distillery come with festive cocktails, three-course festive dining, and disco and dancing until midnight. Plus, optional upgrades could include cocktail masterclasses and gin experiences.

With room for 700 and a wide choice of street food vendors, Market Halls gives you all the choice in the world when it comes to festive food. Eight next level kitchens are in residence here, and you and the team can grab a space in the main dining hall and take your pick. Expect Christmas decs and tunes as well, to bring the festive cheer.

This statement-making location is found in the heart of Surrey, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital this Christmas. Shared Christmas parties here offer drinks and canapes on arrival, three-course festive feasts, and DJs, so you'll be dancing late into the evening.

This gorgeous, sprawling Victorian estate makes the perfect backdrop for festive celebrations. Hartsfield Manor takes all the hard work out of work parties, hosting Christmas events throughout the season that you can easily book your team on to. The evening will consist of a glass of bubbles on arrival, followed by a three-course dinner and plenty of dancing.

The bubbles are flowing at Sandown Park this Christmas, as the famous racecourse hosts another year of huge shared Christmas parties. Tuck into a festive two-course dinner of classic Christmas grub and then dance the night away with Sandown's resident DJ. 

This multipurpose Balham venue includes a huge bar, restaurant, garden and even a screening room, so The Exhibit really has a space for every sort of Christmas celebration. We love the speakeasy-style downstairs bar, as well as the views from The Penthouse.

Even if you're a smaller group, Christmas dinner in Hogwarts Great Hall is still possible thanks to Warner Bros. London's shared Christmas parties. Packages include pre-dinner canapes and Prosecco on arrival, as well as a two-course feast in the Great Hall and a dessert bowl as you tour the rest of the Harry Potter Studios. Get in quick as the shared parties sell out very quickly!

Set against the backdrop of its picturesque vineyards, Balfour Winery offers a number of luxurious away-day packages for your team to enjoy this Christmas. Choose from indulgent feasts at The Winemaker’s Kitchen, or join for an enchanting evening at the Balfour Christmas Fair, with carol singing and complimentary wine tastings.

Max de Nahlik’s handsome Holland Park pub has all the festive cheer you want from a Christmas boozer in West London, and it has already made a big name for itself in the capital. There’s a private dining space available to hire, or you can just grab a spot in the main dining room and enjoy some proper Christmas cooking.

Set in the idyllic Surrey Hills, Denbies is an independent wine estate and vineyard, so you can be sure that the wine will be flowing all night. Alongside their private party offerings, Denbies organises ‘All I want for Christmas’ shared parties. Join other local businesses for a three-course dinner, plenty of wine and live entertainment. 

Perfectly positioned between Kings Cross, Euston and Tottenham Court Road, The London Cabaret Club is a stunning, historic setting for your work Christmas party. This Christmas they are putting on a Gatsby Christmas show, the perfect setting for a Christmas party.

Tobacco Dock transforms into a festive wonderland blessed with award-winning catering, party entertainment, and unlimited drinks. It comes from the team behind Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and promises an experience for the senses, welcoming everyone to celebrate the season.

One of The Jockey Club’s most impressive and famous venues, Newmarket is one of the UK’s iconic racecourses and it boasts a huge range of private spaces large and small. It also hosts shared, themed parties every year throughout December, perfect for those who want to enjoy something lavish and celebratory in a smaller group.

A sprawling golf and members' club in rural Hertfordshire (between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans), the Centurion Club boasts a grandiose pavilion overlooking the golf course which can accommodate shared parties of up to 150 seated or 200 standing guests. Complete your lavish country club experience with a three-course festive dinner, crackers, and a champagne reception.

Located in the heart of Twickenham, Allianz Stadium really knows how to put on a party. Whilst you'll find a number of larger spaces available for exclusive hire, here, it's all about the shared parties. Expect everything from sit down festive feasts to clubhouse parties of DJs, street food and dancing. 

Zuaya has a range of Christmas hire options spread across the foliage-filled dining room and basement. There are also a host of semi-private booths which are perfect for cosier Christmas dinners, and the Latin American menu brings a bit of colour to your festive celebrations too.

You’ll find this indoor-outdoor space and terrace on top of the National Theatre, which guarantees killer Christmas views as well as easy transport links. The beautiful, versatile space hosts shared and private parties, and is packed with state-of-the-art light and sound tech, ensuring a proper Christmas dance party.

Planning something special this Christmas in the Liverpool area? Famous Aintree Racecourse hosts Christmas parties of all sizes and sorts, including shared Christmas parties in this year's alpine-themed Apres-Ski Lodge. The largest private spaces can host up to 600 guests. 

Cosy, family-run, and effortlessly festive, Hertfordshire luxury hotel Sopwell House is perfect for a nostalgic Christmas treat. For smaller businesses or groups, the hotel's 'joiner parties' are an ideal option, offering a three-course festive meal and the opportunity to get to know other revellers on adjoining tables.

Stood at the top of Reigate Hill you will find this luxury Georgian manor house. Despite being just minutes away from the M25, Reigate Manor feels like a complete countryside escape. From November to December the manor is host to all kinds of festive events, from murder mystery parties to magic shows, making it the perfect option for unique shared Christmas parties.

The famous home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is also host to an array of Christmas parties come the festive end of the year. Cheltenham is going with an apres-ski theme for 2024, so nab a spot in the lodge and enjoy a three-course meal and all-night-long entertainment courtesy of a resident DJ. 

Stunning, Grade II Listed 6 Hamilton Place was originally built for the fourth Earl of Buckinghamshire, but these days it can be home to your shared Christmas party. The Dining room hosts cocktail receptions and sit down dinners for over 100 guests, whilst the Family Room can be divided for smaller parties.

If you’re on the hunt for a big, boozy, fun Christmas party, Brewhemia is the place to go. This Edinburgh beerhall comes with a great lineup of festive entertainment including live performances, musicians and unusual Christmas-themed acts. Plus, you’ll get prosecco and three full courses.

How does virtual golf sound for your next Christmas party? Pitch’s simulators offer everything from golf to VR dance battles and racing games, and you get to share the whole venue with other festive revellers clubbing their way around virtual greens. Music comes via Pitch’s resident DJ, and there are several food and drink packages on offer as well.

This industrial-chic event space is just a stone’s throw from Borough Market and Bankside. Inside you’ll find varied spaces for private and shared parties, we love the late night basement bar. Expect Christmas food with a difference as the menu is inspired by New York smokehouses.