Herts &amp; Beds


<p>Not sorted your Christmas girls&#8217; get together yet or your work gang&#8217;s xmas bash? No problemo! There&#8217;s still time to book one of these local dos, and all the planning&#8217;s been done for you. All you have to do is turn up &#8211; yes, you shall go to the ball!</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-the-farmhouse-redcoats-14-21-and-31-dec"><a href="https://farmhouseatredcoats.co.uk/Christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at the Farmhouse Redcoats</a>, 14, 21 and 31 Dec</h3>



<p>Head to this rustic hotel and wedding venue in Hitchin for one of two festive sharer parties, including welcome drinks, 3-course festive seasonal menu and music, minimum 8 people per table, £68 per person. Plus on NYE you can enjoy an arrival cocktail, 6-course tasting menu, coffee and petit fours, followed by marshmallows toasted on the fire or cocktails in the lounge. £110 per person. If you want to see in the New Year itself, you can add on a ticket to the sister venues, The Fox or The Hermitage bar, where there&#8217;ll be dancing into the night. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-woodland-manor-christmas-party-nights-22-and-23-december-and-new-years-eve-ball-on-31-december"><strong>Woodland Manor <a href="https://www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk/venue-hire/christmas-parties/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Party Nights</a>, 22 and 23 December and <a href="https://www.woodlandmanorhotel.co.uk/new-years-eve-ball-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Years Eve</a> Ball on 31 December</strong></h3>



<p>Ideal for your team&#8217;s xmas get together, the festive party package includes three courses, a DJ and a photobooth in one of the hotel&#8217;s beautiful function rooms. Earlier dates have sold out so book quickly to avoid disappointment. £55 per person. While you can ring in 2024 at the black tie New Year&#8217;s Eve Ball, with all of the above plus added Casino tables (with pretend money &#8211; just for fun!), £90 per person. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-year-s-eve-at-the-fox-at-willian-31-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.foxatwillian.co.uk/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year&#8217;s Eve at The Fox at Willian</a>, 31 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>This cosy contemporary country pub is offering the whole shebang &#8211; arrival drink, 5-course tasting menu, live music and bubbles at midnight for £85 per head OR you can just book a bar ticket with a midnight buffet and bubbles for £25. The choice is yours.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-year-s-eve-at-hermitage-rd-31-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.hermitagerd.co.uk/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Year&#8217;s Eve at Hermitage Rd</a>, 31 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>Hermitage Rd bar and restaurant&#8217;s New Year&#8217;s Eve Party will be a Gatsby inspired affair, kicking off with cocktails and canapés, a five-course tasting, plus a live band and DJ . £120 for the full experience. Bar tickets available to the party for £35. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-years-eve-at-omboo-sopwell-house-31-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.sopwellhouse.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year/new-years-eve/restaurantny/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Years Eve at Omboo</a>, Sopwell House, 31 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>Looking for somewhere super slick to see in the New Year? Book this special evening at Omboo, Sopwell House&#8217;s Asian Fusion restaurant, which includes a set sharing menu, half a bottle of wine and sake per person, a live after-dinner DJ set and fireworks as the clock strikes 12. You can also get special accommodation rates if you don&#8217;t fancy a cab home. £240 per person. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oops-too-late-for-these">OOPS&#8230; too late for these</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ashridge-christmas-party-8-and-15-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.ashridgehouse.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-party/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ashridge Christmas Party</a>, 8 and 15 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>You&#8217;ll feel like Belle of the ball as you arrive into the historic main hall of the impressive Ashridge House (glass of bubbles in hand), before being treated to three courses (plus a half bottle of wine), prepared by the Head Chef, in the heritage dining room, followed by dancing. Dress code is &#8216;best dress&#8217; so it&#8217;s no holds barred on the sequins! £109 per head. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-knebworth-9-and-14-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.knebworthhouse.com/events-grid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Knebworth</a>, 9 and 14 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>The barns on the grounds of the stunning Knebworth Estate will be transformed into a Christmassy party venue. Tickets include arrival Prosecco, a three-course dinner and a DJ to keep you dancing all night long. £69 per head. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-party-at-rothamsted-manor-14-and-15-dec"><strong><a href="https://www.rothamstedenterprises.com/event/christmas-party-at-rothamsted-manor-3/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas party at Rothamsted Manor</a>, 14 and 15 Dec</strong></h3>



<p>This Grade I listed manor house is rarely open to the public. Book your ticket for a sneak peek inside, while it&#8217;s decorated for the festive season, and enjoy a welcome drink, three-course meal, DJ and dancing. Drinks packages are available to pre-order, too. £65 per head. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jingle-bell-ball-jordans-mill-14-dec"><a href="https://jordansmill.com/shop/Jordans-Jingle-Bell-Ball-p598661926">Jingle Bell Ball</a>, Jordans Mill, 14 Dec</h3>



<p>Whether you&#8217;re with family and friends or colleagues, you can make merry at this fun festive evening, which includes a welcome drink, three course meal, with wine or beer, a festive photo wall and tunes from a local DJ. Dress code is festive smart casual for this one. £49.50 per person</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mixed-christmas-party-bedford-corn-exchange-16-dec"><a href="https://www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk/events/mixed-christmas-party-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mixed Christmas Party</a>, Bedford Corn Exchange, 16 Dec</h3>



<p>Book your seats on a round table in the Harpur Suite for the chance to make some new friends at this mixed Christmas party, with three courses, fizz and a DJ. £49.50 per person. </p>



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‘Tis the season: New Year parties you can still book

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