Christmas in Colorado... in London Think big this Christmas – no matter how small your team is. Battersea Evolu- tion, in the heart of Battersea Park, can host a whopping 2,000 diners thanks to its recent enlargement and upgrade, making it the largest dining venue in Cen- tral London. But, you don't need that many colleagues to enjoy your festivities here, as the venue is offering both exclusive (recommended for groups of 500+) and shared party hire (for teams of eight or more). The party packages include spectacular 'Christmas in Colorado' themeing, delicious canapes, 3-course meal, entertainment, a DJ and dance floor plus fairground fun. The venue has a mas- sive 5,500 square meters of clear span floor space complete with a mezzanine bar, full specification of light and state-of-the-art sound systems. Plus it's a highly accessible venue with over 250 free car parking spaces, coach parking and a black cab rank – and five public transport options within a 1.5mile radius. INFO 020 7836 1035;
www.batterseaevolution.co.uk
Five of the best: Christmas party venues
festive packages available this year. By JJ Fleming VENUES
Need some inspiration? Read on for fun
Enter Truman’s magical laboratory in London Wow your guests at Professor Truman’s magical laboratory at this themed, shared Christmas party. You and your guests will be greeted by Professor Truman’s friendly, interactive robots and trays of cocktails before heading to the dining room complete with illuminated neon tubes and bubbling pillars. Whilst you tuck into a delicious three-course menu guests will be enter- tained by some of the lab’s latest experiements – an LED glow show and an Angle Grinder performance. Then later you can try your luck in the casino, your hand at the Batak wall or pop into the photobooth to capture memories of the evening. INFO 020 8295 8388,
www.hospitalityline.co.uk
Get down in Manchester Whether you lived it first time round or not, there’s something about the ‘70s that gets people dancing. The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly’s freshly refur- bished International Suite is playing host to Brutus Gold’s Lovetrain for Christ- mas. The 1970s-inspired disco started life in Manchester in 1989 but has been away from the city for four years. If you book the party package you will get to enjoy all the fun of the disco plus a three-course ‘70s-themed meal and retro drinks like Babycham and Snowballs!
lovetrain.manchester@
jupiterhotels.co.uk INFO
0161 234 6059; 34 JULY/AUGUST 2013 |
WWW.EXECUTIVEPA.COM
Added extras in Bath You and your colleagues could be entering a magical world with A Fantasy Christmas at the Winter Palace in Bath. Held in a lavishly dec- orated, heated marquee in the grounds of Bath Racecourse you and your colleagues can enjoy a three-course dinner, DJ and disco, live band, casino and karaoke room. Extras, includ- ing a fancy dress photobooth, indoor shisha bar, face painting and a glitter make up artist, can also be added to your package. Brought to you by Office Christmas, booking this package also means you’ll get full event management sup- port plus your very own party website to help make everything run as smoothly as possible. INFO 0845 676 9755;
info@officechristmas.co.uk
Heat is on in Staffordshire Leave behind the winter blues this winter and instead jet the whole team off to the Caribbean – or if your budget won’t stretch to that then the next best thing. Caribbean Christmas packages are once again return- ing to Alton Towers and will see you and your team enjoy a feast with all the festive trimmings before heading to the Caribbean Terrace Bar for cocktails, a steel band and a disco. The party nights are available exclu- sively for up to 300 guests or you can join a shared party night. Either way – there’s also the option of staying overnight in the Alton Towers Resort too. INFO 0871 2221611;
events@alton-towers.com
Hollywood beckons in London If you’re looking for an inspiring, London- based venue combined with great food than why not have Christmas at the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC). At the venue two rooms are available for hire depending on the size of your party – the Long Room has space for 150 diners, while the larger Prince Con- sort Room can host up to 700 people stand- ing. Upon arrival your guests will enjoy a sparkling wine reception before being escorted to your booked room for a three-course din- ner. After, music will give guests the oppor- tunity to get up and dance while continuing the merriment. This year the venue is adding a touch of glitz and glamour with a Hollywood theme – you’ll be greeted by popping flash bulbs as the paparazzi try to take your picture. INFO 020 7382 1533;
www.hac.org.uk
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