Celebrate the festive season in style at The Rubbing House, an exclusive-use Christmas party venue nestled in the West Sussex countryside. With views stretching across the South Downs and as far as the Isle of Wight, this private estate near Chichester offers a picture-perfect backdrop for your seasonal celebrations.
Originally a Georgian family home built in the 1990s, the house blends the elegance of 18th-century architecture with the comfort and convenience of a modern events space. Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas party, a festive team retreat or a glamorous winter gathering with friends and family, The Rubbing House provides the perfect blank canvas to bring your ideas to life.
The venue is available for dry hire, allowing you to fully customise your celebration. A network of trusted local suppliers, in-house caterers and experienced planners is on hand to support you with everything from food and drinks to decorations and entertainment. Inside, the house is warm and welcoming, ideal for intimate dinners, drinks receptions and dancing into the night. Outside, the grounds offer space for winter garden games, fire pits and festive photo ops.
There’s ample parking, a late licence, a dancefloor and high-speed Wi-Fi, plus a screening room and team-building facilities for those planning company events. Plus, the house’s proximity to Goodwood means travel and logistics are easy to arrange.
With limited dates available during the festive season, early booking is recommended. For a Christmas party that’s truly unique and memorable, The Rubbing House delivers countryside charm, flexibility and unforgettable views. If partygoers wish to stay over or make a weekend of it, there is also beautiful onsite accommodation for up to 16 guests.