With the hotly anticipated film Office Christmas Party starring Jennifer Anniston and Jason Bateman about to open in cinemas, Simon Hunter, Head of Venue and Brand at Stamford Bridge, got to thinking about the standard office Christmas party. It’s often got a stigma attached to it – warm wine, bad dancing and questionable behaviour ring […]

Just imagine having the whole place to yourselves – the icing on the cake! During certain times of the year you can have the whole resort to yourselves – exclusive hire of everything Butlin’s has to offer. Where else can you entertain up to 7000 delegates in one place, with your own dedicated accommodation, flexible […]

The Principal York, formerly The Royal York Hotel, opened to guests on 1 November, and is located adjacent to York Train Station, just outside the Roman walls that enclose the heart of one of the country’s most historic cities. The property has been sensitively restored to create a hotel that combines historic architectural detail with […]

With a selection of beautiful, iconic pubs with elegant private dining rooms, conveniently located in the city and central London, let Young’s Pubs and Geronimo Inns take the stress out of planning your Christmas party. Choose from two or three-course festive feast menus or canapés; pre-order your wines or reception cocktails and let the in-house […]

You may be surprised to learn that you can hold your next corporate event at Butlin’s. The venues have the most amazing facilities and the team has the expertise to turn your event into a great one. Imagine your colleagues’ delight when you choose a far more inspiring venue. Plus, if you make an enquiry […]

BMA House re-opens its majestic gates for the autumn events season with four new meeting rooms (offering additional 189.20 square metres of space) as part of a wider venue makeover. This follows the recent appointment of new caterer Ampersand. Rebecca Hurley, Deputy Head of Events at BMA House says: “We are thrilled to enhance our venue […]

Home of Saracens, the reigning English and European Rugby Champions, Allianz Park is an award-winning, sustainable and environmentally friendly venue with 24 rooms, accommodating up to 1500 guests theatre style or 2000 for a reception. The in-house team is exceptionally experienced in creating winning events. Inspire your guests by adding a motivational speaker or maintaining […]

Longleat estate is nestled in Wiltshire, the heart of England’s rural West Country. It spans 900 acres and is home to the first Safari Drive-Through outside of Africa, as well as the exquisite Elizabethan Longleat House, which remains family home to three generations of the Thynn family. Longleat is offering one lucky PA Life reader […]

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), owner of Lord’s Cricket Ground, today announces the launch of its Winter Warmer packages, which are set to begin in November. From November 2016 to February 2017, day delegate package holders can treat themselves to a variety of warming options to help them through the colder winter months. Delegates will receive […]

Twickenham Experience has partnered with its official caterer Levy Restaurants UK to launch a campaign to celebrate and share memorable food and drink experiences at the home of England rugby. The #sharetwickers campaign launched last night at an exclusive VIP dinner for media in the England changing rooms at Twickenham Stadium, and will encourage fans, […]

On 29 September, Peyton Events hosted a spectacular British soirée at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) London to launch Britain – A collection of premium event menus. Designed by executive chef Paula O’Neill, the new event menus use only fresh, authentic and natural British ingredients primarily from small, independent producers who can guarantee breed and […]

Balls Brothers is one of London’s pre-eminent wine emporiums for more than 150 years and purveyors of fine wine, exquisite spirits and classic British food. Founded in 1860 as a wine merchant and shipper of ports and sherries, Balls Brothers then went onto open its first wine bar with the motto of the business printed […]

Your Christmas party will be the definition of elegance, intrigue and mystery as Whittlebury Hall invites you to step inside its masquerade ball. Celebrate the festive season with a glamorous twist and live it up like royalty. You’ll see and experience for yourself why masquerade balls are the perfect balance between formal and fun. Live […]

PA Life Deputy Editor Molly Dyson had the chance to experience a taste of the hospitality options on offer at the prestigious Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith during the 2016 Hyundai Mercury Prize awards. Here’s a flavour of the event. It’s not every day you receive an invitation to one of the UK’s hottest music events, […]

Central London party venue BMA House is bringing back traditional Christmas celebrations with all the trimmings. Treat your team to a three-course lunch or dinner menu from £45 plus VAT per person*. Book before 30 November and receive a complimentary festive drinks reception for up to 200. The festivities begin as soon as you step […]

Cairn Group, one of the UK’s most progressive independent hotels, venues and leisure companies, has announced the autumn 2016 opening of a major new venue, the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC). The BCEC, located on Hill Street in the heart of the city’s rejuvenated centre, boasts a fully flexible events space over two floors […]

Camden Dining, which includes such famous venues as Gilgamesh and Shaka Zulu, is offering two lucky readers the chance to win a meal for two worth up to £200 in one of these fabulous restaurants. Award-winning and critically acclaimed, Gilgamesh (pictured above) is an internationally famous Pan-Asian restaurant that opened nine years ago in the heart […]

As Longleat evolves into an increasingly year-round destination, a growing need for a multi-functional, covered space has been established. The newly completed Longhouse at Longleat represents a promise to continuously improve the corporate and event offering. The world famous Safari Park is what Longleat is known for, alongside Longleat House – home to the seventh […]