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Christmas Parties in Sheffield

If you are looking for Christmas parties in Sheffield, you are in the right place! Known as the “Steel City” which created its wealth and growth during the Industrial Revolution. It has many green spaces and vibrant street art and murals. The world's first and oldest football club was founded in Sheffield, and the city was the first to be designated a National City of Sport. Sheffield has an active nightlife so ideal for Christmas parties, and our website offers highly themed nights to traditional Christmas dinner nights and many more between.

Frequently Asked Questions: Christmas Parties in Sheffield

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Sheffield is famous for being the birthplace of football — does that show up in the Christmas party scene?

More closely than you could imagine! Sheffield FC, founded back in 1857, is the world's first ever football club, and the connection between Sheffield and football is stronger than any other in England. One of the oldest football stadiums in the world still in operation, the Bramall Lane Stadium of Sheffield United, is also an integral part of the party scene of this city in a much more authentic way than you could imagine. The Glitterball Christmas Party takes place there as a combined event with up to 380 people taking part in it, while the exclusive format of the Starry Night offered by the DoubleTree by Hilton allows the groups of up to 250 people to have fun right on Bramall Lane. At the same time, South Yorkshire offers AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham which holds Motown and festive party nights for up to 600 people, and Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster where festivities take place with three clubs included (Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Dons RLFC and Doncaster Belles) in the range of up to 350 people.

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Tell me more about Wortley Hall — it keeps coming up as something different

It really is different, and in a way that is uniquely different. Wortley Hall is a Georgian listed building, a Grade II stately home, with its own 28 acre parkland within easy reach of the city centre. Already, that alone should distinguish it as a uniquely different Christmas party venue, but what makes it truly unique is its history as being the property of the trade union and labour movement since 1951, one of the most unique examples of British social history alive and well. Known as "The Workers' Stately Home," it has hosted trade union congresses, political meetings and many other historically significant events from British labour history. And the parties here, starting at only £44.95 per head for parties from one to 250 people, have good food and good entertainment in a unique setting that hotels can never match.

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The listings include some interactive venues — how do they work for a Christmas party?

More and more, and they happen to be among the emerging trends in the UK corporate party market. The Great Escape Game provides top-class escape rooms for groups of four to 200 starting at £28 per person – an option that suits best if teams are looking for something to make the evening more interactive than traditional dinners and dancing on the floor. Gameshow All-Stars provides a fun set of 7 mini games for groups of 10 to 200 starting at £23 per person – a venue that is good for young companies or groups who want something interesting to discuss.

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My team is spread across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley — what venue works for everyone?

The geographical location of South Yorkshire turns out to be a very beneficial factor for me in this case. There is the M1 motorway connecting all four towns in one rather compact strip, and each town has a number of venues without necessity of going to Sheffield city centre. For teams located in Rotherham, the AESSEAL New York Stadium becomes an ideal local anchor. As for the teams from Doncaster, then the Eco-Power Stadium will be suitable for all the ranges from five people to 350 people. In the case of Barnsley, the Tankersley Manor is suitable for shared and private events including Murder Mystery Evening. In the case of teams distributed evenly across the area, there are also a few venues in the centre of Sheffield city, which are accessible for all the four towns through South Yorkshire Supertram system.

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How far in advance should I book a Christmas party in Sheffield?

Popular dates for these venues go quickly, more quickly than one would think. Dates for the Glitterball Party at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane will have a repeat audience that will book early and will get filled before the end of the autumn period. Dates for exclusive parties themed as the Great Gatsby, Carnival of Colour, Après Ski Lodge and Chocolate Factory Party will go fast and it is recommended to book early in the year if your group exceeds 500. For hotel party nights such as those hosted by the Kenwood Hall, Sandman Signature and DoubleTree, it is recommended to book in September.

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Sheffield calls itself the Steel City — does that industrial identity still mean something today?

Yes, and there's more to it than just the marketing slogan. The industrial history of Sheffield is reflected in the cityscape, in the geography — Five Rivers, Don Valley, remaining Victorian architecture — and the culture, which is straight-forward, no-nonsense, and proud of where it's from. This aspect of Sheffield can be felt rather than quantified in the nightlife, although the specifics might not be fully grasped until after a couple of celebrations in the city. The city doesn't pretend to have this culture — it has it for real. And for a Christmas celebration, this means an experience that is genuine and not contrived, which is becoming increasingly rare in these times of identikit venues and entertainment experiences.

SHARED CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN SHEFFIELD

A shared party night means everything that makes your festive party night perfect – entertainment, ambiance, fantastic food, all for an individual price which private hire just cannot compete with. Because all of the costs involved in venue hire, food provision, and entertainment is spread over everyone in attendance, there is a real chance of an organized night being available for a group of virtually any size or budget.

There is something rather special about the sporting venues included in the Steel City's shared offer. Glitterball Christmas Party at Sheffield United Football Club's Bramall Lane, which is one of the world's oldest football grounds, offers shared festive party nights for two to 380 people with casino themed black and gold, live band and a dance floor where the venue itself is already a part of your party before anything even happens. For Motown and festive theme parties, you can choose AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham for a group of two up to 600 people and for the same type of celebrations Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, which is home to Doncaster Rovers, Doncaster Dons RLFC and Doncaster Belles, can be used by a group of two up to 350.

In case you are after some other atmosphere, there are some alternatives. Festival party nights can take place at a listed Grade II stately home Wortley Hall from as little as £44.95 per person, while Mosborough Hall's Throwback Thursday party night takes a more informal and nostalgic approach for two up to 150 people. Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern provides live music, exposed brick and a warm atmosphere for a group of two up to 220.

EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS PARTIES IN SHEFFIELD

An exclusive party is an event where everything belongs to you! Your venue, your guest list, and every single aspect – from atmosphere and theming through to menu, entertainment and timing – can be created in accordance with your brief and for your guests.

Exclusive production lineup in terms of theming is second to none among cities of our size outside the big metropolitan areas. Chocolate Factory will transform your venue into a world of Roald Dahl-themed sensory experience; Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties Party recreates prohibition era in a complete speakeasy-themed setting; Carnival of Colour Rio brings the spirit of Copacabana into life and custom dance entertainment to your event; and Après Ski Lodge turns the room into a ski resort where "on the slopes" and "off the slopes" zones can be created for an all-immersive party. Each production is designed for 1,000 people maximum and includes theming and entertainment.

In case you are looking for some unique and authentic Sheffield experience, DoubleTree by Hilton's Starry Nights on Bramall Lane exclusive package offers parties from 1 to 250 people at one of the legendary English football venues. Wortley Hall is perfect for exclusive hire for up to 250 people at a truly historical British venue. Mercure Sheffield Kenwood Hall Hotel & Spa provides a Victorian country house setting for exclusive events from six to 150 people. In addition to traditional dinners, Tankersley Manor in Barnsley offers murder mystery format for exclusive celebrations.

With over 20 years of experience, our team handles every detail from concept through to delivery on the night.

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