Best shared Christmas party venues in the UK

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, perfect for those smaller companies that want to enjoy something lavish and celebratory with a great atmosphere.

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 magnificent shared parties, complete with resident DJ, arrival drink, and a three-course festive feast. With casino tables too, and plenty of free parking, this one's a very safe bet.

Ideal for all groups, whether corporate Christmas parties or festive friend groups, Bombay Sapphire Distillery comes with two shared Christmas party options. The Christmas cinema night experience features cocktails, popcorn and a film screening, while festive cocktail masterclass evenings include a mixology class, festive grazing platters, three gin cocktails, and mince pies.

The Spa Hotel goes all out at Christmas, hosting festive lunches, themed parties and Christmas packages. Party the night away at the Winter Wonderland night, with cocktails from Bone Idyll, a three-course dinner and an ice luge, or rave through Christmas at the Ibiza Classics party, with a Mint DJ and late-night dancing. 

The famous home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is also host to an array of Christmas parties come the festive end of the year. Last year, Cheltenham went with an apres-ski theme, with this year also offering a three-course meal and all-night-long entertainment courtesy of a resident DJ. Plus, there's pleny of parking on site.

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 ‘It's CHRISTMAS’ shared parties. Join other local businesses for a three-course dinner in the Conservatory Restaurant, with plenty of wine and live entertainment. 

Planning something special this Christmas in the Liverpool area? The famous Aintree Racecourse hosts Christmas parties of all sizes and sorts, including shared Christmas parties with The Voice UK's Holly Ellison performing for the night, cocktails on arrival, a delicious meal and a DJ to accompany a lively evening of drinks and dancing.

The bubbles are flowing at Sandown Park this festive season, 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. They're busy every year, so enquire early to secure your tables.

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, drinks on arrival, plus a DJ and dancefloor for the evening. To finish, expect plenty of mince pies.

Every year, Friern Manor turns into your very own festive fantasyland, decked to the nines with seasonal decor and twinkling lights. Throughout November and December, you’ll find countless shared Christmas party nights, complete with live music, three course feasts and a fully inclusive spirits bar. What more could you want?

Jockey Club festive season at Exeter Racecourse feels tailor-made for shared Christmas parties. Think big themed parties with a welcome cocktail, three-course meal, as well as a resident DJ spinning the tunes. Plus, every Christmas party booking includes a complimentary ticket to a raceday of your choosing - who'd say no to that?

Host your Christmas party over the sea at The Grand Pier. Choose from themed nights like Nordic Nights, Christmas Cheers!, and the Ugly Christmas Jumper Party, each with live entertainment, festive dining, and immersive decor. With capacity for thousands, you don’t have to be a small company to get involved in these quirky shared Christmas parties.

This statement-making Surrey location is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital this Christmas. Shared Christmas parties follow a 'Snowflake Ball' theme, with a red carpet arrival, drinks and canapes in the Stone Hall, followed by a two-course dinner, dessert bar, and plenty of dancing in the Great Hall.

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 down to South Bank, just bring your festive cheer and enjoy house cocktails, snack platters and bratwurst!