It’s safe to say that when it comes to organising events, there's not many cities that come close to Birmingham! The second city of the UK has spent the last 10 years rebuilding its reputation as one of the country’s event meccas – and that’s definitely reflected in this city's Christmas party offering. From the majestic architecture of the ICC and the immense size of the NEC to the chic restaurants and bars of the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth, it's a great selection indeed.
The majority of venues here, especially the most popular and high-demand sites (including the ICC, NEC, and Hilton Birmingham Metropole) tend to be fully booked in advance, so make sure to start searching and contacting venues early in the year. When it comes to joint hotel parties, September tends to be a decent time to start booking. In the case you know the exact date of the event or venue you require, the earlier the contact, the better.
There's a rather diverse offering in the city, going from large-scale production party venues (ICC, NEC) through five-star hotel event spaces (Hilton Metropole, Hyatt Regency), thematic exclusive events (Edgbaston Stadium Winter Gardens, various other venues) all the way to the intimate settings provided by the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth venues. Choose your setting accordingly.
The price of your party can vary greatly depending on the chosen package and venue. Joiner party nights in hotel venues usually start at approximately £55-75 per person. Fully inclusive thematic parties such as the Wild West Hoedown or the Enchanted Forest are starting from around £75 per person. For full packages at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, expect prices starting at around £95 per person, and the same figure applies to all-inclusive packages at the ICC. Larger parties start from £98 per person.
Absolutely! One of the busiest rail interchange stations in the UK, Birmingham New Street, gives fast access to destinations like London Euston (around 80 mins), Manchester Piccadilly (around 85 mins), Bristol Temple Meads (around 90 mins), and Leeds (around 90 mins). There's also the city's own airport for international guests flying into the party. Finally, the M6, M5, and M42 converge in and around the city for ease of travel by car – with ample parking provided on-site at both the NEC and the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Pretty much any. The city provides for almost all kinds of events and Christmas parties, from eight-person parties to over a thousand guests – depending on your venue. Smaller groups can use hotel party venues or go for private dining venues in various locations of the region. The middle-range (50-300 people) is well catered for too. Large parties can take place at such large-scale venues as the Hilton Birmingham Metropole (accommodating up to 1,440 guests), the ICC (up to 1,350 guests), and the famous Party on the Piste production venue at the NEC (up to 2,400).
The variety of Christmas party themes is actually pretty wide here. Thematic party nights include such options as the Wild West Hoedown, Enchanted Forest, Magical Venetian Masquerade Ball, and, possibly the most popular of all, Party on the Piste at the NEC (up to 2,400 guests). There are also themed all-inclusive festive packages available at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. Of course, we can organise a custom themed Christmas party if required.
Absolutely! There's a variety of venues that offer Christmas parties for small groups. Most hotel venues in the city centre accommodate as little as eight guests, and various private dining venues at the Jewellery Quarter and Brindleyplace can also be used by smaller companies. Moreover, the Hilton Birmingham Metropole and ICC both offer a variety of rooms for private parties for small groups of guests. If you're in doubt, just contact us.
The vast majority of our listed venues do offer some form of accommodation. The Hilton Birmingham Metropole offers over 800 rooms right next to the event venues. Alternatively, it's possible to book accommodations in the vicinity of Birmingham New Street station.
There's nothing quite like a good shared party night for ringing in the festive period – and the options available in the city cover both the larger-scale production-style events and smaller joiner nights at hotels depending on the preferences of your group.
Large-scale production venues like the NEC and the ICC offer a perfect setting for the biggest of shared Christmas parties. Party on the Piste is arguably one of the most popular shared party events in the Midlands region – and for good reason. This production event at the NEC can take up to 2,400 guests – and it's easy to understand why so many people enjoy themselves during this fun-filled evening.
For those who don't want to venture too far, there are still plenty of hotel party venues scattered about the city centre which can offer professional and reliable joiner nights complete with food, drinks, and entertainment – with none of the hassle of organising the entire event yourself.
In terms of financial considerations, it's worth noting that having a shared party makes a great deal of sense. Costs for the venue and entertainment are spread out across all of the guests on the night – giving you a professionally managed party night for a fraction of the price of exclusive hire.
Nothing beats the exclusivity of private hire. With the exclusive hire of the venue, your company has the ability to tailor the evening completely to your specifications – whether it involves the catering, running order, or decorations.
From small to big groups, the range of Christmas parties venues available is rather extensive – spanning everything from the ICC and the Hilton Birmingham Metropole (which can accommodate up to 1,350 and 1,440 guests respectively) to smaller venues in Digbeth and the Jewellery Quarter, including Edgbaston Stadium's Winter Gardens suite.
Some venues offer themed exclusive party packages – ranging from the Wild West Hoedown and the Enchanted Forest to the Venetian Masquerade Ball – with each option featuring live entertainment, immersive décor, and event management on the day of the event.
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