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The best shared Christmas party venues in the UK

We’ve done the work and scoured every corner for the best shared Christmas party venues in the UK. You’ll find the best of the best here, all in one place, with all the information you might need to get planning ahead of the merry festivities.

Updated on 12 August 2026

What’s a shared Christmas party you ask? Christmas is a time for sharing and celebrating, after all, and in true Christmas spirit, some party venues will host multiple corporate Christmas parties under one roof at the same time. Behold: large, grand venues with fancy decorations; mystical lighting arrangements; and even a bit of decent entertainment (other than the usual painful, drunken renditions of Fairytale of New York). At shared Christmas party venues, you can expect to share an evening and the space, like a banqueting hall or hotel ballroom, with other small businesses and companies.

While you don’t have the exclusivity of a private party, the UK’s best shared Christmas party venues will offer reserved seating areas along with pre-packaged party options that often include welcome drinks, a three-course festive dinner, drinks packages, and entertainment all bundled into one convenient booking. Plus, the UK’s best shared Christmas party venues often host various themed nights, allowing you to choose between evenings inspired by masquerade balls, winter wonderland themes, and well-known Christmas stories.

As there are lots of companies all in one venue, these shared events can have a pretty lively atmosphere. There’s often lots of mingling between groups and a DJ to get the party going so you can party like big shots without blowing your budget. You'll also find plenty more Christmas parties and events to book this year right here, which includes a ton of shared party celebrations.

Shared Christmas party venues at a glance: 

  • Best shared party venues with accommodation: Sopwell House, Regency Park Hotel, voco Corby Kettering, Holiday Inn Farnborough, Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham
  • Large-scale shared Christmas parties: Ascot Racecourse, Aintree Racecourse, Cheltenham Racecourse, Newmarket Racecourses, Haydock Park, The Grand Pier, Epsom Downs Racecourse
  • Most unusual shared Christmas parties: National Space Centre, Bombay Sapphire Distillery, The Grand Pier, Watershed, Denbies Wine Estate
  • Best for themed joiner celebrations: Farnham Castle, The Spa Hotel, Foxhills, Houchins, Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham, The Grand Pier
  • Relaxed shared Christmas party nights: Watershed, Holiday Inn Farnborough, Tudor Barn Eltham
  • Festive party nights in the countryside: Denbies Wine Estate, Foxhills, Leonardslee Wine Estate, Farnham Castle, Easthampstead Park, Houchins
  • Luxury and premium shared Christmas parties: Ascot Racecourse, Farnham Castle, Leonardslee Wine Estate, Foxhills, Sopwell House, Denbies Wine Estate

Sounds perfect, right? Luckily for you, we’ve created a list of all the best Christmas venues hosting shared parties so you can claim the title of best office party in the UK (even when there's only a small group of you!). Prime Thursday and Friday dates across November and December fill up fast, so best to snag your tables soon.

Denbies Wine Estate

Denbies Wine Estate

Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6AA

Set in the idyllic Surrey Hills, Denbies is an independent wine estate and vineyard (that means great wine will be flowing all night).

Shared Christmas party nights include Step Into Christmas and Vintage & Vine Boogie Night. Join other local businesses for a three-course dinner, with sparkling wine or a soft drink on arrival, and live entertainment and a resident DJ. 

Leonardslee Wine Estate

Leonardslee Wine Estate

Mannings Heath Golf Club, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PG

Christmas gets a glamorous countryside makeover at Leonardslee Wine Estate, complete with Winter Winderland styling.

Shared party nights take over the Latilla Campbell Suite with ample Leonardslee English sparkling wine and canapes before a two-course festive dinner, followed by dancing until midnight.

National Space Centre

National Space Centre

The National Space Centre, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 5NS

Christmas party venues don't get much more out-of-this-world than the National Space Centre.

With two Cosmic Christmas celebrations to choose from, including lunch or dinner parties, you can combine dinner with access to the UK's largest planetarium and the centre's immersive exhibitions. Fizz in the Rocket Tower? We're sold. 

voco Corby Kettering

voco Corby Kettering

voco Rockingham Forest Corby, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2AE

Putting on a proper party this year, voco Corby Kettering’s shared party nights include the full works.

Welcome drinks on arrival, a three-course festive feast, a DJ and dance floor along with a festive selfie booth are all included. Dine on the likes of chicken liver parfait and salmon mousse, stuffed turkey breast or veggie Wellington, and dance away the night.

Houchins

Houchins

Houchins Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1RT

Houchins is putting on shared Christmas nights throughout the 2026 festive season, with the contemporary venue suitably dressed up for the occasion.

The package includes a glass of Prosecco or mulled wine on arrival, a seasonal three-course dinner, Christmas crackers, and a resident DJ, with a festive photobooth available throughout the evening. 

The Spa Hotel

The Spa Hotel

Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8XJ

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 Grand Pier

The Grand Pier

Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1AL

Host your Christmas party over the sea at The Grand Pier with a choice of epic themed party nights.

Dates include Casino Royale, Bad Santa, and Beers & Cheers festivities, 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.

Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham Racecourse

Prestbury Park Cheltenham, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH

The famous home of the Cheltenham Gold Cup is also host to an array of Christmas parties come the festive end of the year.

This year, shared Christmas parties take place on 5, 18 and 19 December, bringing different groups together for a big festive celebration with a three-course seasonal feast and entertainment. Plus, there's plenty of parking on site.

Haydock Park

Haydock Park

Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ

A Christmas party at Haydock Park comes with the scale you'd expect from a major racecourse, but there's plenty of festive detail too.

The 2026 shared nights run on selected December dates, with a seasonal three-course feasts and live entertainment. All dates include entertainment, while drinks packages make it easy to keep your company well watered. 

Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel

Regency Park Hotel, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3RP

Between Newbury and Thatcham, Regency Park Hotel makes an easy-going choice for a Berkshire Christmas party, with 108 bedrooms meaning nobody has to worry about finding a taxi home.

There are multiple packages to choose from, depending on the wine you'd like, but everyone's guaranteed prosecco, three lovely courses, dancing and DJ sets, and party novelties.

Newmarket Racecourses

Newmarket Racecourses

Rowley Mile Conference Centre, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0TF

Newmarket is one of the UK’s iconic racecourses, and it boasts a huge range of private spaces, large and small.

It's perfect for those smaller companies that want to enjoy something lavish and celebratory with a great atmosphere. Expect a welcome drink, three-course meal, live band entertainment and a DJ and dancefloor until late, with complimentary parking included.

Sandown Park Racecourse

Sandown Park Racecourse

Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9AJ

The bubbles are flowing at Sandown Park this festive season, as the famous racecourse hosts another year of huge shared Christmas parties.

Raise a glass with a welcome drink, tuck into a festive three-course dinner and then dance the night away with Sandown's resident DJ. They're busy every year, so enquire early to secure your tables.

Holiday Inn Farnborough

Holiday Inn Farnborough

Lynchford Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6AZ

Keep things straightforward, and take out the hassle with your shared party night at Holiday Inn Farnborough.

Available throughout November and December, as well as January, the packages include a drinks reception, three-course festive dinner, Christmas novelties and a disco. There are also festive lunches and bottomless brunches for companies seeking something more relaxed.

Exeter Racecourse

Exeter Racecourse

Kenn Devon, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS

Jockey Club festive season at Exeter Racecourse feels tailor-made for shared Christmas parties. Think big themed parties with a welcome drink, three-course meal, as well as a resident DJ and dance floor until late.

Plus, there's complimentary parking for all guests, so you can concentrate on the important stuff: eating, drinking and dancing.

Aintree Racecourse

Aintree Racecourse

Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Merseyside, L9 5AS

Planning something special this Christmas in the Liverpool area? The famous Aintree Racecourse hosts Christmas parties of all sizes and sorts.

Shared Christmas parties see The Voice UK's Holly Ellison performing for the night, drinks on arrival, a delicious meal and a DJ to accompany a lively evening of drinks and dancing.

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Epsom Downs Racecourse

Tattenham Corner Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQ

Epsom Downs Racecourse is an ideal Christmas party spot for anyone in Surrey or south London.

This year, the team is hosting magnificent shared parties, complete with a resident DJ, arrival drinks, and a three-course festive feast. With Epsom station a short taxi away, and plenty of free parking, this one's a very safe bet.

Sopwell House

Sopwell House

Sopwell House, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ

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, half a bottle of wine per person, plus a DJ and dancefloor for the evening. To finish, expect tea, coffee and plenty of mince pies.

Watershed

Watershed

1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX

Forget the formal Christmas dinner: Watershed takes a more relaxed approach to festive celebrations, with its harbourside setting providing the backdrop.

Think movie nights, DJs, and eclectic food and drink to boot. The shared night is popular, but you'll find other options perfect for smaller celebrations too, from 'Mini Movie' nights to wreath-making evenings. 

Farnham Castle

Farnham Castle

Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 0AG

This statement-making Surrey location comes with shared Christmas parties that follow a 'White Christmas' theme.

Think red-carpet arrivals, welcome drinks and canapes in the Stone Hall, followed by Christmas dining, an interactive dessert bar, live entertainment, and plenty of dancing in the Great Hall. There's also a festive photobooth and late bar until 1am.

Easthampstead Park

Easthampstead Park

Off Peacock Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG40 3DF

Not just a party night, Easthampstead Park is throwing a proper ball across dates in December.

Dress to impress, and attend an evening with Prosecco on arrival, a three-course meal, live music, and a sparkly white dance floor. There’s even a tea, coffee and mince pie station, along with table decorations and cloakroom facilities.

Tudor Barn Eltham

Tudor Barn Eltham

Tudor Barn, Eltham, London, SE9 6SZ

A medieval barn makes a rather lovely setting for a Christmas knees-up, and Tudor Barn Eltham is opening its Tudor Gallery for shared parties on selected Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout November and December.

Rather than a formal sit-down meal, guests can choose their dishes from a hot fork buffet on the night, making the format relaxed and flexible for different-sized groups.

Foxhills

Foxhills

Stonehill Road, Ottershaw , Surrey, KT16 0EL

Christmas at Foxhills has all the ingredients of a classic Surrey celebration, with the Victorian country-house setting dressed up for a Casino Royale festive season.

Shared parties take place in the Clubhouse, where guests can settle in for a three-course meal, half a bottle of wine each and music from the resident DJ until the clock strikes twelve. 

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Laverstoke Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7NR

Ideal for groups looking for something a little different, Bombay Sapphire Distillery's Christmas Cinema Nights offer a festive alternative to the traditional Christmas party.

Enjoy a Gin & Tonic cocktail on arrival before settling in for a film screening at the Sapphire Cinema, with popcorn and sweets included. The 2026 Christmas screenings take place on selected dates throughout December.

Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham

Edgbaston Park Hotel Birmingham

53 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2RS

Forget the planning, and walk into a festive night to remember with this lovely Birmingham spot.

We’re talking dazzling evenings with fizz on arrival, three-course set menus and a DJ to keep everyone’s spirits high. November offers classic festivities, while in December, shared party nights go all out with a Winter Wonderland theme.

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX

If your office Christmas party needs a serious sense of occasion, Ascot should do the trick.

Shared celebrations come with festive theming, a three-course dinner with dessert station, half a bottle of wine per person and live entertainment (think dancers and performers), alongside DJs, dancing, and a fully stocked cash bar. 

Friern Manor

Friern Manor

Friern Manor Hotel, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3SL

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 shared Christmas party nights, complete with a three-course feast and fully inclusive premium spirits bar. What more could you want?

If you're on the hunt for good Christmas party venues, we have plenty of ideas! Check out this list of the best UK restaurants to host a Christmas party at, or our guide to the most unusual Christmas party venues in the country

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Frequently asked questions about shared Christmas party venues in the UK

What is a shared Christmas party venue?

A shared Christmas party venue hosts multiple companies or groups at the same time, usually within a large event space such as a ballroom, banqueting hall or dedicated party room. Each company normally has its own reserved tables or seating area, while entertainment, food and the wider party atmosphere are shared with other guests.

How far in advance do I need to book a shared Christmas party venue?

It’s best to book as early as possible, particularly for popular December dates and Thursday or Friday nights. Shared Christmas parties can be a useful option for smaller groups, but the most sought-after dates and venues can fill up well ahead of the festive season.

Are shared Christmas party venues more affordable?

Shared Christmas parties can be a more cost-effective option than hiring a venue exclusively, as the event space, entertainment and other costs are shared between multiple companies. Packages also often bundle food, drinks and entertainment into one price per head, making it easier to plan your budget.

What is usually included in a shared Christmas party package?

Packages vary between venues, but many include a welcome drink, festive meal and entertainment such as a DJ or live music. Depending on the venue, you may also find add-on drinks packages, Christmas crackers, photobooths, along with optional accommodation.

Can small companies book a shared Christmas party?

Yes. Shared Christmas parties are particularly popular with smaller businesses that want the atmosphere and scale of a big Christmas celebration without paying for exclusive venue hire. Your group will usually have its own reserved table or area while sharing the wider event with other companies.

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