Looking for a way to celebrate Christmas with your colleagues this year? Take a look at this list of fab ideas. "Yule be sure to find something.”

Ideas for smaller teams

If you have a smaller team or a party night isn’t for you then here are a few ideas to ensure you still get to celebrate with colleagues or friends.

Tired tinsel and cracker jokes are yesterday's news—this year, your office Christmas celebration at iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Basingstoke will have everyone literally flying into the festive spirit! The £349.99 Christmas group special includes an exclusive flight session for up to 13 people. iFLY’s 10-metre-high vertical wind tunnel promises a festive celebration that really lifts off – it’ll even have the office Scrooge smiling. Operated by giant fans creating winds of up to 200 kilometres per hour, it’s your chance to experience the rush of free fall without jumping from a plane. So, gather the gang, step inside the glass tunnel and end the year on a literal high.

‘Escape’ the office and get the team together at the Escape Hunt in Festival Place. You can book for 24 people across four rooms on the website. For larger numbers you’ll need to give them a call. There are also online options available for remote teams who cannot meet in person.

You could book a team Christmas lunch at Sandford Springs with two or three courses whilst enjoying the views over the surrounding countryside of Watership Down. Available seven days a week from Monday 18 November onwards. Accommodation is available for any colleagues travelling into Basingstoke and Deane.

Strike up the festive fun at Hollywood Bowl with the best bowling Christmas party around!
The package includes two games of bowling, nachos on the lane, a main meal served after your game, santa hats and a winners' trophy! They have a Premium Christmas Party Package too!

Enjoy a cocktail masterclass at Bombay Sapphire, the historic Laverstoke Mill and home of Bombay Sapphire Gin. You can either take part in a joiner class or arrange a private session. On arrival you’ll receive a cocktail and some light bites in the Mill Café before enjoying your Masterclass then another cocktail and mince pie.

Shared and exclusive party nights

There is no shortage of party nights locally, these are just some of those we know of.

The Hampshire Court Hotel has Christmas Party nights with dates starting in November and running until 14 December.

You can enjoy shared or exclusive Christmas Party Nights at Oakley Hall Hotel. Shared party nights run on Fridays and Saturdays throughout December with a minimum of eight required for bookings. For exclusive use you can choose dates from mid November and throughout December. Packages include drink on arrival, three-course meal with tea and coffee and entertainment. They have free parking and a free cloakroom.

Raise a toast to the festive season at Silchester Farm, nestled in the Hampshire countryside, with stunning views, beautiful interiors, and menus crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Silchester Farm can host up to 140 people - whether you're seeking exclusive hire for a day filled with festive feasts or looking to indulge in a one or two night rural retreat.

Beechdown has shared party nights in November and December and include a prosecco reception, dinner and disco.

The Apollo Hotel have shared party nights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in late November and December, with a three-course meal per person and DJ and dancing until midnight. You can enquire on their website to be kept updated.

The Holiday Inn will have shared and exclusive party nights running in November and December. 

You can enjoy shared magical Christmas Party Nights at Sandford Springs, located on the A339 in Kingsclere. The package includes a prosecco reception, magician, three-course Christmas Dinner and disco and dancing until late. Available on selected Friday and Saturday nights in December. Private festive parties are available midweek.

At Weybrook Park Golf Club you’ll be greeted with a glass of fizz on arrival followed by a three-course festive meal then dance the night away with hits from their resident DJ.  

Tickets to Party in the Pub at Village Basingstoke include a two-course festive meal and tunes from their DJ. These joiner parties run throughout December.

Other venues for a Christmas Party

Book a Christmas party at Duck and Tipple in Basingstoke town centre. They are offering a discount on weekday bookings. Drop them an email or pop in for a chat. You can hire one floor or the whole of Harry's Bar for your Christmas Party.

Arranging your own party

If you’d rather arrange your own party you’ll find a number of community centres in the borough have halls that can be hired. We know that Oakridge Hall for All, Viables Community Centre, Chineham Village Hall, Brookvale Village Hall and Hatch Warren Community Centre all have space for parties to hire.

If you have colleagues travelling in for a party and require somewhere to stay take a look at our Stay Over section.

Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. While the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information. 

July 2024, updated October 2024