If you want to party this Christmas, especially if you haven’t been able to for the past couple of years, then we have a superb selection of venues for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for exclusive hire or happy to share, celebrating with work colleagues or just family and friends we have something to suit all tastes and budgets here in Newmarket and the surrounding area.
Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket
A Very Vegas Christmas awaits you as the pinnacle of Christmas Parties are back for 2022 at the Rowley Mile Racecourse. Package includes sparkling arrival drink, three course festive menu, tea and coffee plus a DJ and disco so you can dance the night away Vegas style until 1 am. Priced at £68 per person. There are only seven dates available with many already fully sold out. So, don’t delay in booking!
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The Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket
Available throughout December, why not push the boat out and indulge in a 7 course tasting menu for £61.50 per person or £126.50 if you wish to include wine pairing. Alternatively, there is a lunch or dinner menu available as well as Festive Afternoon Tea. If you are looking for a party package, then a 3 course meal followed by a disco can be booked for any number of guests on a variety of selected dates for either £60 or £70 per person. For larger groups of up to 140 guests, then exclusive rooms are also available.
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Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket
Party nights are back with a three course meal and resident DJ to take you through until midnight, every Friday and Saturday throughout December. Plus a Christmas Carvery is available at both lunch and dinner times, excluding Mondays and Saturday lunch.
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National Horseracing Museum
Looking to try something a little bit different for your festivities this year? Then why not book the newly refurbished John Lambton Rooms, part of the National Horseracing Museum’s complex. Catering is provided by award-wining on-site restaurant The Tack Room and parties of up to 60 people can be accommodated for either festive lunches or evening dinning.
The Pantry, Newmarket
The atmospheric ambience of The Pantry, situated right in the heart of the town centre can cater from small gatherings as well as seated dinners for up to 60 people. Or for cocktail and canape buffet style, up to 120. Their Christmas Menu is available from 25th November to 24th December, offering two or three course options.
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Quy Mill Hotel, Stow cum Quy (8 miles from Newmarket)
Christmas Party Nights start at just £55 per person with either tables or whole marquee options available. Get your best outfit on and after a festive three course meal, dance the night away. There are also a number of drinks packages plus special overnight stays, to choose from, making this the perfect complete package. Christmas lunches and dinners over the key festive dates also available along with a selection of Sundays with Santa Afternoon Teas, perfect for a family treat with the little ones.
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The Fellows House, Cambridge
If you have yet to experience the grandeur of Cambridge’s latest apartment hotel, then this Christmas could be your opportunity. Relax in their stylish bar for a festive afternoon tea or enjoy the contemporary surroundings of their restaurant for Christmas lunch or dinner. With accompanying live music playing on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Poets House, Ely
With views of the magnificent cathedral, Poets House provides an indulgent Festive Afternoon Tea with a sparkling option as well as Christmas lunch and dinner. Their Private Christmas Parties start at £45 per person or with a shared option on a range of nights for £49 per person.
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For further places to enjoy a Christmas meal or party, check out our full list of eateries here and where ever you choose to book, we hope you enjoy a truly memorable occasion.
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