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Christmas Parties in Southampton

Located right in the heart of one of the South Coast's most exciting event regions, the Christmas parties in Southampton reflect this status completely. A city which has grown around the sea with Grand Harbour, the Solent, and the maritime past as its major landmarks, it presents a unique atmosphere to host the events. From the prestigious Leonardo Royal Hotel with the views of the harbour to the excitement of the St Mary's Stadium and the Hilton Utilita Bowl, the variety of venues is really diverse.

The good news is that transportation links of the area are favourable to group travel as Southampton Airport operates flights from all over the UK, and the city's train station provides direct rail connection to London Waterloo within an hour and ten minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Christmas Parties in Southampton

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How far in advance should I book my Christmas party in Southampton?

The most popular themed exclusive productions in Southampton - such as Candy Cane, Chocolate Factory, Venetian Masquerade Ball, Carnival of Colour, James Bond, and Las Vegas have really high demand throughout the year, so the best December dates can go pretty fast. As for the shared nights in such venues like St Mary's Stadium and Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour, booking in September will be a good choice. To book exclusive hire in such venues like St Mary's Stadium and Cathedral Pavilion in Winchester, it will be advisable to get in touch in the first half of the year.

2

What kinds of Christmas party venues are available in this area?

The diversity of Christmas party venues in this area may surprise you. They include sport venues in St Mary's Stadium and Hilton Utilita Bowl, the venue on the water at Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour, city hotel venues like Novotel, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Revolution, country club venues at Skylark Country Club near Fareham, resort venue at Langstone Quays on Hayling Island, cathedral venue at the Pavilion in Winchester, and wide variety of themed productions which are available in this area.

3

How much does a Christmas party in Southampton cost per person?

There's a wide range depending on format and venue. The most accessible options start from £21.95 at The Mayflower Village and £28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Village Hotel and Revolution start from £30–£37.95. Hotel dinner packages at the Novotel and voco start from £50. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour starts from £53, and the Hilton Utilita Bowl from £43.50. Themed exclusive productions — Candy Cane, Chocolate Factory, Venetian Masquerade Ball, Carnival of Colour, James Bond, and Las Vegas — start from £75 per person. Winchester Cathedral Pavilion starts from £85 per person.

4

Is the area easy to reach for guests travelling from across the South?

Of course. There is Southampton Airport providing domestic flights from the UK and Europe, and the train station operates direct trains to London Waterloo in an hour and ten minutes. Besides, the city is connected to Winchester, Portsmouth, and other areas of Hampshire via M3 and M27 motorways. And since the area is in the natural centre of South Coast, it is not too far to get there from such places as Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, and Salisbury - all of which are located within 45 minutes drive from the area.

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What sizes of groups can venues in this area accommodate?

There is a really wide variety of capacities offered, from really small to really big. The minimums of the venues in Southampton start from just one guest at such venues as Novotel, DoubleTree by Hilton, voco Fareham-Solent, The Mayflower Village, and Portsmouth Marriott. Medium size groups will be comfortable in the Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour (up to 350) and Hilton Utilita Bowl (up to 420). Large-scale themed events, like Candy Cane, Chocolate Factory, Venetian Masquerade Ball, Carnival of Colour, James Bond, and Las Vegas accommodate up to 1,000 guests.

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What Christmas party themes are available across the Southampton area?

The themed offering is one of the highlights of this part of the South Coast. In and around the city, options include the Candy Cane Christmas Party, the Chocolate Factory, the Magical Venetian Masquerade Ball, the Carnival of Colour Rio Olympics party, the James Bond Spectacular Experience, and the Las Vegas Theme Party. In Portsmouth — just 20 miles along the coast — the Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties Party, Showman's Greatest circus spectacular, and Après Ski Lodge extend the choices further. All themed productions accommodate up to 1,000 guests with full immersive theming and entertainment.

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Can I book a Christmas party in the Southampton area for a small group?

Of course, it is possible. Several venues will be happy to welcome just one or two guests – Novotel, voco Southampton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Village Hotel Eastleigh, The Mayflower Village, and Portsmouth Marriott. St Mary's Stadium Enchanted Forest shared nights will be suitable for you starting from 10 guests. Besides, Winchester Royal Hotel and Sunday Winchester Wessex Hotel will be glad to host a party even starting from two guests in an elegant 16th-century building. And if you cannot invite 200 guests for the themed productions, there are many other venues to host a party for you.

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Do venues in the area provide accommodation for guests?

Most of the hotel venues listed do. The Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour, Novotel Southampton, voco Southampton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Village Hotel Southampton-Eastleigh, Portsmouth Marriott, Langstone Quays Resort, and the Winchester Royal Hotel all offer bedroom stock alongside their event spaces. For groups wanting a real overnight escape, Langstone Quays on Hayling Island and Skylark Country Club near Fareham both lend themselves particularly well to a combined party-and-stay package away from the city centre.

SHARED CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS IN SOUTHAMPTON

A shared party night is one of the best and most social ways to spend the festive time together. You make your table reservations, arrive to the venue full of festive atmosphere, and share all the costs of the entertainment, catering, and the venue itself between your guests.

There is a wide variety of venues which provide Christmas shared party nights in Southampton. Among the biggest venues is St Mary's Stadium, the home stadium of Southampton FC, where shared party nights called Enchanted Forest are held with capacity from 10 to 500 guests starting from £39 per person. At the same time, the Leonardo Royal Hotel Grand Harbour has Santa's Workshop shared nights in its premises with capacities from 8 to 350 people and the dinner and entertainment included.

If you are looking for something more relaxing, you will find the perfect offer at the Novotel and voco hotels located in the city centre, and the Village Hotel Southampton-Eastleigh is a great alternative for you, being only few miles away from Southampton. Even further from the city centre, the Langstone Quays Resort on Hayling Island will provide you with a waterside view of your event with Spinnaker Suite Dinner Night starting from £49.50 per person.

EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS IN SOUTHAMPTON

Hosting the exclusive event means that the venue and the guest list are in your hands, and you can decide everything about the festive celebration, starting from the theme of your event to the menu and entertainment production.

One of the strongest themed exclusive event offerings of this part of the South Coast can be found in Southampton. The Candy Cane Christmas Party, Chocolate Factory, Venetian Masquerade Ball, Carnival of Colour Rio, James Bond Spectacular, and Las Vegas Theme Party are all available with capacity up to 1,000 guests and full theming. Besides, in Portsmouth there is also the Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties Party, Showman's Greatest Circus Spectacular, and Après Ski Lodge. And if you want to have an intimate and characteristic setting, then the Cathedral Pavilion at Winchester is a truly unique place with a Norman city background and capacity from 30 to 150 people.

Among the premium hotel venues in this region, the Skylark Country Club close to Fareham will be perfect for hosting exclusive Christmas parties, and the Portsmouth Marriott is ready to host events up to 250 guests.

With over 20 years of experience in event management and production, our team will take care of all the details of your party from the idea to the final product.

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