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Christmas Parties in Nottingham

We are here to help you find the right Christmas party in Nottingham! Historically known for its lace, Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood, and who could not miss its landmark Castle, Nottingham also has a vibrant nightlife. We’ve a fantastic choice of venues for your Christmas party this year, from highly themed parties full of entertainment, to traditional Christmas dinners and everything is between taking place in marquees, sporting venues, hotels, bars and restaurants. There’s such a wide mix of shared and private parties with impressive options to suit all tastes.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christmas Parties in Nottingham

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Nottingham has a strong identity as a city. Does that come through in its Christmas party scene?

More than you might expect. The key aspect of the party offering in the city is the reflection of Nottingham's own distinctiveness and history within the format offered. The City Ground adds the weight of Nottingham Forest's rich history and European Cup-winning past to a Christmas party night in the stadium. The National Justice Museum puts its guests inside a genuine Victorian courtrooms of Shire Hall in order to recreate a 1953 murder mystery. Even Nottingham's independent venues have their own character – for example, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern is unique in its exposed brick walls and central stage. All in all, a Christmas party scene in Nottingham is more characterful than that of many UK cities of its size.

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Tell me more about the murder mystery at the National Justice Museum — it sounds unlike anything else.

It is. Ding Dong Merrily and Die takes place in December 1953 at the Shire Hall – Nottingham's historic Victorian courtroom building, currently used as the National Justice Museum – and the concept behind it is fantastic: you've been invited to a murder mystery dinner staged by the Broadmarsh Players Amateur Dramatic Society, a shortage of actors has occurred, and you've been pulled into proceedings as an active participant rather than a passive audience member. The setting is real – actual Victorian courtrooms, the dock, the public gallery – and the period-specificity of 1953 gives it even more depth compared to a generic murder mystery dinner. Capacity of 100 guests starting from £62.50 per person makes it the most distinctive Christmas party in the city.

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What is the price range of Christmas parties in Nottingham?

It varies widely. Starting from the affordable range, Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel offers its services starting from £29 per person, while Revolución de Cuba charges from £28.95 and Village Hotel Nottingham – from £30. Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern starts at £30 per person (exclusive hire). Park Plaza Nottingham and Crowne Plaza are charged between £42–47 per person for the hotel dinner party format. Christmas With the Stars at The City Ground starts from £39.95, and the National Justice Museum's murder mystery – from £62.50. Themed exclusive productions – Enchanted Forest, James Bond Spectacular, Carnival of Colour, Hollywood Oscars, and Las Vegas Theme Party – start at £75 per person. In Derby the price point is pushed lower with Mickleover Court Hotel (from £49.50) and Pride Park Stadium (from £48).

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Is the Robin Hood connection just a marketing angle, or does it actually say something about the city?

It's a legitimate question. Nottingham is a city with a brand of its own and with numerous Robin Hood-themed landmarks (statue, castle, visitor trail), but there is something authentic about it nevertheless. This legend speaks of a city with a certain outlaw nature, a touch of working class and a pride in its own identity that doesn't really require external validation. It comes through in everything the city has, including its Christmas party scene – it doesn't try to be London. It's a very deliberate expression of its own character,

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How far in advance should I book for Nottingham's most popular Christmas party venues?

The standard booking rule still applies – the earlier the better – but some of the specific venues should definitely be booked as soon as possible. The National Justice Museum's murder mystery runs for a limited number of days and has a capacity of only 100 people per day, so if it's on your list of venues to consider, an early booking is a must rather than a tip. The Christmas With the Stars at the City Ground is always highly popular, and the best dates are booked quickly. As for the themed exclusive productions – Enchanted Forest, James Bond Spectacular, Carnival of Colour, Hollywood Oscars, and Las Vegas – booking by June or July will give you the best choice of dates. When it comes to hotel-based shared party nights at the Crowne Plaza, Mercure Sherwood and Village Hotel, September is a good deadline for most of the group sizes.

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What about groups that are spread across Nottingham, Derby, and Loughborough — is there a venue that works for everyone?

It's quite a common question for groups coming from the East Midlands triangle. For those coming from all three cities at once, Nottingham City is usually the best venue choice – the city is situated roughly equidistantly and offers the highest density of Christmas party venue options. However, if your group is mainly from Derby, the Pride Park Stadium and Delta Hotels Breadsall Priory Country Club are also viable options that don't require the group members to travel to Nottingham. If the group is from Loughborough, Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, The Fable Yard, and the Wild West Hoedown at Loughborough are all quality venues without the unnecessary travel. Our team can assist you in choosing the venue minimizing travel time for your guests.

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What is the largest Christmas party venue in Nottingham?

For themed exclusive productions – Enchanted Forest, James Bond Spectacular, Carnival of Colour Rio, Hollywood Oscars, and Las Vegas Theme Party – all offer capacity up to 1,000 people, thus being the largest capacity venues listed on the page. When it comes to named venues, Revolución de Cuba and The City Ground offer capacity up to 800 and 600 people correspondingly. Roxy Ball Room at the Cornerhouse accepts up to 450 people, and the Crowne Plaza accepts up to 350. In terms of smaller venues, Park Plaza accepts up to 170 people, and the National Justice Museum – up to 100 – being one of the most characteristic small venues in any UK city on our list.

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Do any Nottingham Christmas party venues offer accommodation for guests?

A couple of venues do. Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Park Plaza Nottingham, and Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel offer the option of overnight stay for their guests, so if you're booking for guests travelling from outside the city or just wanting to avoid the late journey home, the party and stay combination becomes a reality. Outside the city, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club near Derby offers a country house holiday package that is great for those looking to combine a Christmas party with a short break away from the city. Burleigh Court in Loughborough also offers accommodation.

SHARED CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS IN NOTTINGHAM

A shared party night represents one of the most sociable options for marking the festive period - a room full of atmosphere as soon as you walk in, entertainment provided and the cost of hiring the room, food, and entertainment split between all the people celebrating that night. In terms of diversity of atmosphere and format, the offer of shared parties in Nottingham beats that of most comparably sized cities in the UK.

Christmas With the Stars in the City Ground Stadium is one of the main shared party offers in Nottingham - the iconic football ground of Nottingham Forest turned into an epic party place in the form of a spectacular evening with live entertainment, amazing food and real glamour for parties ranging in size from two people to 600. 

The Roxy Ball Room in the Cornerhouse offers amazing games, food and format for parties of four to 800 people. Another great venue for a fun atmosphere is Revolución de Cuba, where you can celebrate a party with the feeling of being somewhere south of the border with Latin music playing. 

Village Hotel Nottingham offers an excellent joiner party for groups up to 300 people starting from £30 per head and the Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel offers a traditional festive dinner in a hotel setting starting from £29 per person which makes it one of the cheapest hotels on the list. One more unique option is the murder mystery organised in the National Justice Museum.

EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS IN NOTTINGHAM

An exclusive party gives you the chance to control the entire evening; you choose the venue, you pick the list, and everything else from the theme to the entertainment and even the running order of the night is designed according to your brief. The exclusive parties offered by the city are from intimate to big and theatrical venues.

Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern is one of the most charming exclusive venues available in the city. From the exposed brickwork, a stage in the middle, live entertainment, a two-floor venue with room for up to 220 people, Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern gives you a unique atmosphere that other purpose-made venues cannot give you. Meanwhile, the Crowne Plaza Nottingham offers an exclusive party venue for up to 350 people in a ballroom-like atmosphere, while The City Ground offers suites for hosting exclusive corporate events in addition to its regular party nights.

The exclusive themes parties are for large groups of up to 1,000 guests, including Enchanted Forest, James Bond Spectacular, Carnival of Colour Rio, Hollywood Oscars, Las Vegas Theme Party, and Enchanted Forest. Wild West Hoedown, another themed party offered by us in Loughborough, gives you this same capability in the South.

Our dedicated events management and production team has over 20 years of experience dealing with everything from the first enquiry to delivery on the night.

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