Is there a better place to host your Christmas party than a 300-year-old palace? Old Palace Chester is a spectacular venue that’s guaranteed to make this year’s celebrations extra magical. With its Georgian features, red brick facade, and exquisite decorations that transform the space for the festive season, you'll be able to toast to the end of the year in a location that’s fit for royalty.
Old Palace Chester is an exclusive-use venue in the centre of Chester with space for approximately 200 friends, family and colleagues. There are two main event spaces available for hire: The Ballroom and The River Room. The Ballroom is the largest of the two, a light and bright space with room for up to 150 seated guests. It’s something of a blank canvas too, so you can dress it to the nines for Christmas. Alternatively, the River Room is a beautiful space for up to 80 seated guests, and as its name suggests, boasts views of the River Dee.
If you’re planning something a little more intimate this year, there’s also the Peploe Bar & Lounge for up to 50 guests. This stylish space features cobalt blue walls and plush seating, perfect for enjoying a cocktail or two with loved ones.
Old Palace Chester has put together a dedicated Christmas package to remove the stress of planning this year’s party. As guests arrive, they’ll be greeted with a welcome drink, followed by a three-course feast cooked by a talented team of chefs. Guests have a choice of starter, main and dessert, but examples include ham and chicken terrine with shallot and caper mayonnaise to start, turkey wrapped in pancetta with chestnut and cranberry stuffing for main course, and panettone bread and butter pudding with apricot sauce and clotted cream to finish. The package also includes half a bottle of wine per person, tea and coffee, and Christmas crackers.