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Located in close proximity to the iconic Clifton suspension bridge, with convenient access to Bristol City centre, Leigh Court is an ideal location this Christmas. Offering exclusive Christmas parties you’ll have the choice of Georgian suites or even the entire mansion. There are various packages available for both lunchtime Christmas meals and evening parties. To make your party even more special you can also add extras such as a DJ & disco, photo booth, photographer, performers, casino, magician, live band or even fireworks. Additionally, for larger groups, Leigh Court can also offer a Winter German market theme including traditional roast turkey baps, a cheese market stall or German sausages. Leigh Court offers Chamber & Initiative members a 10% discount on groups of 60 or more. After something a little bit out of the ordinary? A themed party might be
Leigh Court, Bristol
For something a little livelier, why not celebrate the festive season at the world-famous home of Gloucester Rugby? With a decadent dinner served in the Ricoh Lounge, followed by a disco, Kingsholm Stadium is the perfect choice for those who want to party. Bath Priory’s Christmas Carol Concert & Gourmet Dinner will be a more
refined experience. The black tie event will begin with a Champagne and canapé reception, followed by a four-course dinner prepared by a Michelin- starred executive chef. Guests will be entertained by the Bath Chorus Choir, led by director Grenville Jones (featured on the BBC's Last Choir Standing). If you truly want to go all out, choose to host your party in Bath’s most
iconic hotel, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa. Your party will benefit from such special touches as a dedicated party planner who will organise the private dining room and personalised tables and menus, a festive three- course meal and a Christmas cocktail masterclass.
just what you are looking for. This year, Manor By The Lake, Cheltenham, invites you to spend ‘Christmas in Moscow’, complete with a Russian- inspired menu and décor. DoubleTree by Hilton, Bristol, has a number of different themes to choose from, including The Great Gatsby, Narnia Winter Wonderland or Santa’s Workshop. And guests aboard the ‘SS Great Britain’ can travel back in time to the days of Victorian decadence and enjoy an old fashioned three-course banquet, as Brunel himself regales you with tales of his travels. Of course, your venue options are not limited to hotels or restaurants.
Bristol Zoo offers two unique packages; the daytime party, which includes a two-course lunch, Christmas stockings for every guest and ample time to stroll around the zoo gardens, while the evening party offers reception drinks, a three-course meal and a disco where guests can shake their tail feathers all night long. If the idea of a Christmas party doesn’t exactly fill you with festive cheer,
fear not, as there are plenty of other ways to celebrate. This year, Ston Easton Park, Somerset, is offering festive floral workshops, where guests can create a beautiful festive decoration to take home. Not for the faint of heart, the hotel is also hosting ‘Ghost Stories for Christmas’, an evening of spine-tingling stories that were first told in 19th Century parlours. And of course, you can always opt for a staff outing to your local theatre to revel in the longstanding tradition of the pantomime – Theatre Royal Bath will be performing Aladdin from 8 December, while Cinderella will be sweeping into the Bristol Hippodrome from 10 December. It’s time to start planning your Christmas celebrations…oh yes it is!
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